at PULASKI COUNTY in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Job Description
Department: Tenth Division Circuit Court
Position Control Number: 0437-003
FLSA Status: Personal Staff not subject to FLSA
Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is designated as safety-sensitive..
Random Drug/Alcohol Test: Yes
Opening Date: August 15, 2026
Closing Date: September 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically
and reasonably feasible.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB SUMMARY: Oversees the day-to-day operations of the intake and FINS departments and the assessment of arrested youth to ensure whether youth can be released to parent/guardian or detained in Juvenile Detention Facility in compliance with state law and, for released youth, ensures whether the case will be handled by out of court services, juvenile diversion, or by further action of juvenile division court.
Attention: certain duties are particular to case type and court and may not be performed by all employees.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises, coordinates, and oversees the Juvenile Circuit Court Intake and FINS departments.
- Implements and manages protocols for all juvenile-related issues to ensure intake is available to law enforcement twenty-four hours a day either by phone or in person.
- Schedules and participates in on-call duties of intake and FINS officers.
- Monitors, advises, or conducts initial intake interviews with juvenile and parent/guardian to ensure accurate services are given on an individual basis.
- Observes and administer psychological and drug assessments to juveniles manually and via computer programs (MAYSI, CRAFFT, and OYAS).
- Reports any and all allegations or suspected incidents of child physical or sexual abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline.
- Oversees the assessment of youth detained because of arrest or at-risk behavior in accordance with statutory law and available information and whether the juvenile should be released on a citation or detained in the juvenile detention facility.
- Coordinates the intake and FINS officers’ activities with the juvenile courts, law enforcement, school districts, prosecuting attorneys, community service support agencies, parents/guardians, and other affected parties.
- Enters all new juvenile delinquency cases and supporting information and assessments into the court-based document computer system, Context.
- Ensures established protocols and eligibility of the out-of-court Diversion Program are followed for qualifying juveniles; Supervises and monitors the compliance of juveniles enrolled in the program.
- Monitors referrals and recommendations to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in regard to the disposition of all juvenile intake cases.
- Ensures legal documentation for all intake and FINS cases for court hearings are prepared in a timely manner as prescribed by Arkansas law.
- Prepares monthly and yearly statistical data reports reflecting intake activity for the courts, including Diversion Program data and risk assessment data.
- Ensures coordination between intake/FINS department, probation officers, and court personnel in providing all necessary services to juveniles and their families.
- Serves as a liaison between intake and FINS department and Juvenile Circuit Court Judges.
- Maintains a current list of juveniles under the court’s jurisdiction, including but not limited to probation rules, arrest warrants, and pick-up orders.
To apply for this position, please use the following URL:
https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=fb3dcff6afb95324842b819b4bb82350
RHID: AR0045511
