HOURLY: $16.95

JOB OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this position is to coordinate juvenile cases and other programs associated with juvenile referrals under the direction of the Court Administrator and Municipal Court Judge. This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. Other duties include implementing community programs, monitoring compliance with court judgements, working with local schools, reporting information and recommendations relevant to providing assistance to the judge, acting as a resource to service providers, and other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Schedules and prepares minor/juvenile cases for hearings and maintains their records.
2. Attends court hearings to assist in processing minor/juvenile case referrals and attends hearings to report compliance or non-compliance of their cases.
3. Meets with minor/juvenile and parents after court hearings to review mandated sanctions; ensures parent and minor/juvenile understands the court order, procedures and options.
4. Assists minor/juvenile defendants and parents in locating all necessary programs and services that the court has ordered the minor/juvenile to attend and complete.
5. Creates forms, logs, files and referral sheets to ensure documentation of hours performed and that court-ordered services are provided to the minor/juvenile defendant and his/her parents.
6. Determines proper documentation of community service hours for all minor/juvenile cases.
7. Monitors all minor/juvenile files and keeps minor/juvenile defendants, their parents, and the court programs and community service work to help promote a successful completion of the court’s orders.
8. Prepares and processes complaints, summons, subpoenas, etc.
9. Maintains a working relationship with schools where minor/juvenile defendants attend.
10. Process fine payments, as appropriate.
11. Must be able to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
12. Perform the requirements of the Youth Diversion Plan, which will be effective 1/1/2025.
13. Assist in taking payments, filing, answering phone calls and respond as appropriate.
14. Perform magistrate duties on weekends.
15. Must be able to work after hours (5:00 pm) to run court on juvenile cases.
16. Contribute to team effort by performing other duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS:
Computer, printer, scanner, calculator, copier, and other general office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Works in a well-lighted, air-conditioned office with minimal hazard to health or body. Works a 5-day week with a minimum of 40-hour a week; however, may work some weekends and work as needed due to work cases. Little or no physical effort is required; involves sitting and standing as job requires.

EDUCATION/SKILLS REQUIRED:
Must have a High School Diploma with a minimum of (1) year experience in a related field. Must be computer literate and proficient in Incode. Requires that the individual have excellent grammar and communication skills. Must be able to communicate in written an oral in the English and Spanish language. Must also have a Texas Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Note: The above duties describe the chief functions of the job and are not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of the job.