This position is in the Intake Services Branch within the Family Court Social Services Division (CSSD) of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. CSSD oversees all youth involved in the District of Columbia's juvenile justice system who are not committed to the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. The Youth Compliance Specialist (YCS) supports youth compliance with court-ordered conditions of release, particularly electronic monitoring.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or institution in criminal justice, social work, psychology, public administration, or a related field, plus (4) years of experience working in an environment that serves the public. Two (2) years of experience in probation, juvenile justice, law enforcement, or related youth services is preferred. Experience with GPS or electronic monitoring systems and completion of training in evidence-based probation practices are desired. You must submit copies of your education: i.e., transcripts or images of your degree, a copy of your government-issued identification, and SF-50 if applicable, or your application will not be considered. Appointees to this position are covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions and must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 years or over who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System and who have either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position may have their previous law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record, revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
A brief description of the major duties includes: Monitors electrical monitoring violations (e.g., curfew breaches, device tampering, low/no battery alerts, GPS signal loss, and failure to attend scheduled activities). Conducts home visits, makes contact with youth and parent/guardian, and supports immediate interventions in collaboration with law enforcement or community partners to address public safety concerns and promote compliance with court-ordered conditions. Coordinates and conducts the safe and timely transport of court-involved youth within and outside the District as needed to support court orders, service engagement, and placement. Maintains appropriate documentation and collaborates with probation officers, partner agencies, and service providers to ensure continuity of supervision and care during transport. Determines the appropriate level of response to violations, incorporating behavior change strategies and graduated responses, and maintains comprehensive documentation of violations, actions taken, and outcomes to support supervision efforts and court reporting. Provides operations support and technical guidance to Intake Officers during high-volume or emergent situations and ensures seamless coverage for CSSD Intake Services at the Youth Services Center. Leads the review, triage, and prioritization of new cases as they are received, supporting immediate risk screening, accurate data entry, and timely placement coordination for detained and released youth.