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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT JOB TITLE: Juvenile Officer I (County Employee)

LOCATION: Thirty Fifth Judicial Circuit, Stoddard County Juvenile Office. Bloomfield, Missouri

Definition of Work: As provided by Court Operating Rule 7of the Missouri Circuit Court Personnel System this is an entry level professional work in the enforcement and administration of the Missouri juvenile justice

system. An employee in this position must be 21 years of age, and is vested with the statutory authority of a

juvenile officer to take charge of children who come under the jurisdiction of the juvenile or family court. This

position si expected to exercise supervision over the juveniles under the court's jurisdiction. Employees ni this class are expected to work with some degree ofindependence. Close supervision is received from and work is

reviewed by ahigher level Juvenile Officer.

Within six months of employment this officer will be required to perform on call duties after regular business hours with a 25 minute response time in person to Bloomfield. Missouri.

Required Minimum Education and Experience: (The following statement represents the minimum education and experience that will be used to determine qualifications of applicants. provided equivalent substitution will be permitted in case of deficiencies of either experience or education. Education above the minimum stated may be substituted on a vear for vear basis for the required general experience; experience above the minimum stated may be substituted on a vear for vear basis for the required education)

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field.

OR

Professional employment in a public or private agency involving substantial amount of time (over 50% time) in delivery of protective services to families, adults, children or the aged may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

STARTING SALARY: $ 39,000.00 annual salary. Benefits are provided. AClass I Juvenile Officer has a Code 0-overtime code.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIVING RESUMES: October 25, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

EMPLOYMENT DATE: November 15, 2024

ADDRESS TO SEND RESUMES: Tonya Cause, Chief Juvenile Officer. Post Office Box 50, Bloomfield, Missouri 63825. You may apply in person at the Stoddard County Justice Center. 403 South Prairie, Bloomfield, Missouri, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

THE THIRTY-FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

General Surgeon Join the Medical Staff at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center

General Surgeon Emad Amirhom, M.D.  has joined the medical staff of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.  

"Helping patients overcome diseases, and in some cases, curing them of cancer through surgery, is my true passion.” Dr. Amirhom said. “I am eager to collaborate with the medical team to ensure that my patients receive the highest level of care. Building a strong doctor-patient relationship is essential to their well-being and is critical in the healing process."

Dr. Amirhom graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Cairo University in Cairo, Egypt. He completed a Surgical Oncology Residency with the National Cancer Institute at Cairo University and a General Surgery Residency at Bronx Health System in Bronx, New York. Dr. Amirhom also practiced as a General Practitioner with the Ministry of Health in Cairo, Egypt.  

Dr. Amirhom will join the practice of Regional Physician Services.  Areas of specialty include open and minimally invasive surgery, including robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery. He treats a range of illnesses and injuries, including appendicitis, hernias, gallbladder disease, breast cancer, colon cancer, thyroid issues, and others.

"Advancements in medical practice and treatment options continue to transform patient care," said Clyde Wood, CEO of Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. "We are pleased to welcome Dr. Amirhom to our medical staff as we remain committed to delivering safe, high-quality surgical care to our community."

Dr. Amirhom will maintain office hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  He is currently accepting new patients. For more information, visit RegionalPhysicianServices.com and click “Providers” or call  573.778.2600.

About Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center:

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and serves Butler County and seven other surrounding counties. PBRMC is committed to meeting our community’s healthcare needs by providing compassionate, quality patient care. The medical center offers a wide range of services, including oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, robotic surgery, women’s health and more. Learn more at PBRMC.com.