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Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court - Agency 5

Location:

Fremont, NE, South Sioux City, NE

Hiring Rate:

$31.458

Job Posting:

JR2026-00025432 Juvenile Justice Resource Supervisor (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

05-06-2026

Job Description:

** The (Judicial Branch) does not sponsor STEM (form i-983) or non-immigrant work visas for this position. **

The Judicial Branch offers:

Health & Wellness
• 79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
• Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
• Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Financial Security
• 156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
• FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase

Paid Time Off & Leave
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
• Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave

Professional Growth
• Paid training to develop your skills
• Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
• Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
• Opportunity for bilingual pay


Under general supervision of district Chief Probation Officer, this position’s responsibilities include matching juvenile service needs and funding options relative to out-of-home care/placement and behavior health services in conjunction with the referring probation officer, analysis of provided services, and research to identify and develop interventions, best practices, and services at the district level.

 

Location: incumbent may have choice of location:

2860 W 23 Drive, Fremont, NE 68025 or

1000 West 29 Street Ste 118, South Sioux City, NE 68776

 

Work Schedule: Some non-traditional hours may be required.

 

Salary:

The Juvenile Justice Resource Supervisor‘s salary range is $65,432.67 to $79,723.32 annually.

After probation period is completed, the Permanent wage will increase at least 2.5%. Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

 

Job Duties

1. Utilizes assessment instruments completed by probation officers and case staffing to identify funding streams for out-of-home care/ placement and/or wrap around services based on needs and behaviors.

2. Conducts analysis of provided services, and research to identify and develop interventions, best practices, and services at the district level.

3. Responsible for the distribution of cases, coordinating court appearances, and management information in order to monitor workload.

4. Consults with probation officers and utilizes risk assessment instruments and case staffing to match juveniles with appropriate alternatives to detention based on needs and behaviors.

5. Coordinates with the Juvenile Justice Treatment Specialist/designee to identify, obtain, and resolve issues relative to juvenile services to enhance the use of detention alternatives.

6. Maintains appropriate documentation which supports compliance with federal, state, and local laws; collects and monitors data outcomes; prepares reports, as necessary, and oversees program evaluation.

7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

 

Requirements / Qualifications:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related fields

• AND 3 years of related experience in probation system.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Travel will be required.

Knowledge

• Supervisory principles;

• Applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies, programs and services;

• Case management practices and principles and community resources;

• Best practices regarding risk assessment and intake options;

• Knowledge of issues concerning juvenile justice, and access to services for juveniles;

• Knowledge of Justice System;

• Applicable practices and regulations for legal proceedings;

• Computers and applicable software applications.

Skills

• Managing and evaluating employees;

• Prioritizing and assigning work;

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards;

• Planning, coordinating, monitoring, and prioritizing resource development assignments;

• Consulting and interacting with the court, staff, providers and other stakeholders;

• Developing placement service plans, analyzing assessment instruments, matching service needs and funding options;

• Developing and providing education to staff and other local, state, and national juvenile justice stakeholders;

• Maintaining records and files;

• Operating computers and applicable software applications;

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

 

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Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.