Specialized Populations Officer – Juvenile

City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Government

Specialized Populations Officer managing high-risk youth and conducting court investigations. Engaging with families and providers for intensive case management in Nebraska.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeBlair • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,313 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Requires intensive case management for our highest risk youth
Conducting screening and risk tools, investigations for the Court
Completing intakes at the request of law enforcement
Facilitating groups, utilizing the science of brain development as a foundation for the work with youth
Skill training, high-level engagement with families, school, & service providers
Service matching that aligns with the key life areas
Monitoring court conditions and doing transition planning
Regular travel is required to support operations across both Fremont and Blair offices
Occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in social services, Criminal Justice or directly related field
2 years of experience in case management in related fields
Preferred Experience: Experience working with youth or families—through tutoring, coaching, mentoring, volunteering, or similar roles—is preferred.
Experience with Probation, DHHS, NDCS, or related systems, as well as skills in interviewing, investigation, or case management, are also desirable.
Knowledge: Customer service principles, Criminal Justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures, Interview and Assessment procedures and practices, Intervention policies and procedures, Cognitive skill building, motivational learning, Social learning theory, Crisis intervention techniques, Modern office procedures and equipment, Recordkeeping principles, Document review techniques, Computers and related software applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
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
13 paid holidays annually
Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave and Funeral/Bereavement leave
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

case managementscreening toolsrisk assessmentinterviewinginvestigationcognitive skill buildingcrisis intervention techniquesdocument reviewrecordkeepingcustomer service

Soft Skills

high-level engagementfacilitationmentoringcoachingtutoringcommunicationteam collaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsflexibility

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in social servicesBachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice