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Description Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire a Bilingual BEST Officer. The Juvenile Supervision Officer works directly with high-risk/need juvenile offenders and their families in the community that would otherwise be detained, monitors individuals through community face-to-face contact, alcohol and drug testing, and electronic home monitoring, reports to courts and partnering agencies regarding juvenile's progress and provides mentorship for clients. This is a full-time, benefited position that will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm with some weekends and evenings required.

This position will work out of 1777 6th St., Boulder, Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt. Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work

Hiring Salary Range: $67,068.00 - $81,834.00 Annually Tentative Hiring Timeline: Phone Screening: Week of August 24th First Round Interviews: Week of August 31st Language Proficiency Test (if applicable): Week of September 7th Reference Check: Week of September 7th New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month (Must not have been employed at Boulder County during the 12 months prior to re-hire date to qualify). Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions. Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Visit studentaid.gov for more information. Examples of Duties Assess juveniles for their appropriateness for the B.E.S.T. program Develop case plans for each juvenile which address community safety, youth's need and guardian's needs as part of recommendation to the courts Make appropriate referrals for clients/families on caseload for interventions or treatment to different partnering agencies Monitor individuals through community face-to-face contact, alcohol and drug testing, and electronic home monitoring based on case plan Develop and maintain positive working relationships with DA, Public Defender, private attorneys, Social Services, IMPACT, Mental Health, law enforcement, other counties' CYDC personnel, CJS, courts, clerks, judges and magistrates, as well as members of the public Attend trainings through Boulder County, CJS and conferences to keep current on Juvenile Justice trends Report to courts and partnering agencies regarding juvenile's progress Appear in court for clients' court hearings Help client and family understand what is happening in court and what to expect before and after court Attend all staffing for juveniles on caseload including CRTs school re-entry/threat assessments etc

Enter tracking data into ETO and provide tracking information for TRAILS and CYDC tracking purposes Provide community resources and referrals for clients and their families Work as an unofficial mentor to clients by modeling behavior when interacting with them in the community in day-to-day settings Performs related work, as required May be reassigned during emergency situations Required Qualifications PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications and will not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager.

If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged.

In this position, we are looking for a minimum of: 6 years of combined education and experience in criminal justice, social services, public service, customer service(public facing role) or related fields Additional related education may count towards required experience. BILINGUAL SKILLS: Applicants must demonstrate English and Spanish fluency at the time of the pre-employment screening process. Spanish language proficiency will be determined through standardized verbal and written demonstration(tier 3) Additional compensation will be provided based on the use of bilingual skills.

DRIVER'S LICENSE & RELIABLE VEHICLE: Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here. BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING: A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation with fingerprinting Must pass a TRAILS background check prior to hiring SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be CPR/First Aid Certified. If not prior to hire, it is required to completed after hire through the county or state contractors.

Supplemental Information PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 2 (two) years experience working with adolescents KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of the assigned program Interviewing and counseling skills Ability to work directly with at-risk and disadvantaged populations including those potentially in crisis Ability to work effectively with other employees, clients, agencies and the public PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequently walks, bends, crouches and sits or stands for extended periods of time By position, operates large vehicles daily and/or conducts home visits Occasionally required to physically pursue, restrain and control minors housed in the Juvenile Center Pushing/pulling meal cart, occasional lifting and carrying Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate computer keyboard and office equipment Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and members of the public Boulder County is a workplace dedicated to supporting individuals and families of all types and to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.