Juvenile Diversion Officer (Case Manager I)

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Johnson County’s District Attorney Office is looking for a qualified applicant to fill the position of Juvenile Diversion Officer. The position is located at the Youth and Family Services Center, 920 W Spruce, Olathe, KS 66061.

This is a grant-funded position, and employment is contingent upon funding. The term of the grant is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027.

First review of applications is May 25, 2026.

• Completes intakes to include interviewing juveniles and parents, completing a risk to re-offend assessment screening (YLS-SRV), and reviewing collateral information on all Immediate Intervention Program clients.
• Provides supervision to assigned caseload; identifies risks and needs; develops individualized case plans; completes ongoing assessments; utilizes communications strategies which support case plans; makes referrals to community-based programs for job development, education, training, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment; and other needed programming.
• Evaluates and monitors client compliance, performance, and progress; holds clients accountable; monitors violations, extensions, transfers, and discharges; prepares legal documents to be presented to court; assists clients with budgeting to address financial obligations; acknowledges success; reviews case files; interviews clients; determines eligibility; makes recommendations to court based on prior criminal history; processes files; staffs caseload; provide guidance and direction to clients; provides ongoing correspondence with court, attorneys, judge, schools, law enforcement, service providers and community stakeholders.
• Arranges or provides transportation to clients; meets and/or communicates with clients, family members, providers, school employees, community stakeholders, or employment specialists to ensure compliance and monitor progress/success; conducts work, home, or school visits; determines approved residential placements/plans; notifies court of non-compliance; discusses options including revocations; provides alternative sanctions to revocation; attends revocation hearings, testifies in court; provides individual or group program facilitation; coordinates volunteers.
  Makes recommendations for process improvement; tests new technology and provides feedback; collects and inputs data, case notes, and file information into assigned computer programs; creates, updates, maintains, and monitors files; creates reports and provides information to stakeholders.
• Obtains drug and alcohol monitoring per court orders; provides results; follows all standard procedures for safe handling and testing of samples.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field; one year experience working with at-risk youth or youth involved in the criminal justice system; successfully passa criminal history check; and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record. Applicant must submit toand pass a pre-employment, post-offer drug screen prior to employment.

Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary byDepartment/Agency.

Physical, Environmental, and Special Working Conditions:
Weather essential Department and County job.
On call/stand-by work required based on assignment.