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Cultural Competencies:

• Job Ownership, Accountability & Reliability: Follows-up on and meets commitments; can be depended upon to be willing to work, do it properly, and complete it on time. Takes pride in the job and ownership for work, and possesses a strong ability to stay focused on individual, department, and County results. Faithfulness in coming to work daily and conforming to scheduled work hours.
• Communication:Clearly and effectively expresses ideas, instructions and thoughts (verbally and in writing) so they are clearly understood. Demonstrates a level of listening skill such that customer and co-worker needs are understood and resolved. Communicates respect for and recognition of the contributions of individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Customer Focus & Public Relations:Builds positive internal and external customer relationships; is committed to customer satisfaction; assumes responsibility for solving customer problems and ensures commitments to customers are met.
• Initiative:Independently acts to resolve problems and provide solutions; seeks out new responsibilities; generates new ideas; practices self-development. Able to follow through on assignments and take appropriate action with the appropriate amount of supervision for this position.
• Organizational Compliance & Safety:Complies with external regulations and internal policies, rules and procedures to help protect the organization from fraud, waste, abuse, discrimination and other practices that disrupt operations and/or put the County at risk. Understands, supports and follows safety standards as required by the job; keeps the workplace clean and safe. Demonstrates appropriate use of and respect for County property and equipment.
• Teamwork:Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, and trust among the team; fosters commitment and team spirit; works cooperatively with others to achieve overall goals. Readiness to respond positively to instructions/ procedures.

Essential Duties:

• Must maintain and answer their phones if they are on call.
• Maintain a general understanding of Kansas laws related to juveniles and maintain knowledge of services with area agencies.
• Screen youth taken into custody and examine placement options.
• Make informed placements of youth.
• Protect confidentiality of information acquired.
• Complete conditions of release for Juvenile Offenders and complete all release forms.
• To assist Law Enforcement with the placement forms for CINC and find foster homes if needed.
• Inform Juvenile Division of County Attorneys Office and all other involved agencies of information regarding youth.
• Maintain all files for each contact and complete UAs.
• Any other duties at the discretion of Director.

Requirements