Department: Municipal Court Reports to: Director of Municipal Court
Summary: Under basic supervision, provides case management services to assist students with excessive absences from school/classes; intervenes with student to explain consequences of truancy and alternatives and maintain case files on offenders.
Essential Functions
Receives and reviews truancy cases and Class C Misdemeanors sent from school officials; contacts students with excessive absences and tardiness problems at school; intervenes with students and families to explain consequences of truancy violations and legal alternatives; determines best process to resolve student's issues; performs duties according to defined state policies and standards.
Maintains case files on offenders, and generates status and summary reports; assists families to access medical, educational, and social services to promote compliance with court orders.
Contacts teachers, counselors, and parents to discuss truancy issues; develops intervention strategies, and assigns detention and other punishment alternatives; monitors students for compliance.
Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Associate's degree in Political Science/Government or a related field; AND two years' experience in social services, case management or Teen Court/JCM.
Knowledge
Principles of record keeping, records management and case management.