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Juvenile Assessment Center Bilingual Spanish/English Assessment Specialist One full time position available.

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 2pm - 10pm; Friday & Saturday 12pm - 8pm $34,103.98 a year plus benefits (work days/salary are non-negotiable). Employees enjoy 12 holidays a year and up to 10 hours earned each month in vacation time.

The Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) is seeking a flexible and responsible professional to join a dynamic team serving at-risk, high need, and delinquent youth.

The JAC is an early intervention program providing immediate screening and assessment services to youth in need.Most youth receive services at the JAC’s main location within the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Detention Facility. It is the mission of the Juvenile Assessment Center to provide a coordinated, multi-agency, single entry site which contributes to the safety of youth, families, and the community through early intervention, comprehensive assessment and improved access to appropriate services.

Responsibilities:

JAC Bilingual Assessment Specialist obligations include data entry, fingerprinting and mug shots, screening, and assessment of youth transported by law enforcement or referred by community partners. Specialists identify areas of risk and need, recommend post-assessment services, and conduct follow-up communication. Specialists are required to submit detailed assessment reports to District, County, and Municipal courts within a given deadline when applicable. Specialists may also facilitate crisis intervention for youth and families prior to the release of youth back to the community. In some cases, Specialists will coordinate with partnering agencies for an alternative release from the program.

Qualifications:

 Fluency in Spanish and English (reading, writing, and speaking) required.

 Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a preferred degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, human development, or a closely related field.

 Work schedule flexibility; may be required to work holidays.

 Strong written and verbal communication skill.

 Must be able to pass criminal background check and UA. Additionally knowledge of the motivational interviewing techniques and experience working in the juvenile justice system and/or related field preferred.

To Apply:

Email resume and letter of interest with BILINGUAL ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST in the subject line to: Sarah Troy, School Liaison at the Juvenile Assessment Center; STroy@Arapahoegov.com. Be sure all electronic materials can be easily opened by Microsoft Word or Adobe Reader. Emails without BILINGUAL ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST in the subject line will not be opened. Deadline: Open until filled.