Juvenile Probation Officer I

Under the appointment of the Presiding Juvenile Court Judge, employee performs juvenile probation and/or juvenile intake duties. Receives complaints; considers the commencement of proceedings; makes investigations, reports, and recommendations; supervises juveniles under orders of the juvenile court; makes referrals for services; and performs other duties as designated by law or as directed by the court.

(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

• Performs such other functions as are designated by Alabama law or as directed by the court.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other private or public agencies of the community as needed.
• Receives and examines complaints and allegations of delinquency, in need of supervision or dependency of a child for the purpose of considering the commencement of proceedings as provided by Alabama Law.
• Supervises and assists a child placed on probation or in protective supervision or aftercare by order of the court or other authority of law.
• Refers to the DHR for investigations, reports and recommendations of complaints and allegations of dependency, or children in need of supervision when so specified by the policies and procedures of the court.
• Makes investigations, reports and recommendations to the juvenile court.
• Makes predisposition studies and submits reports and recommendations to the court as required by Alabama law.

Education and Experience

• Baccalaureate degree with a major in behavioral science, social work, psychology, administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in providing services to children and adolescents. Education and experience in equivalent to demonstrate knowledge of the juvenile justice system and an understanding of child and adolescent psychology. Advanced educational degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience requirements.

• Ability to use a typewriter and computer.
• Some knowledge of human development and child and adolescent psychology.
• Some understanding of a variety of cultural, ethnic, and racial populations.
• Considerable knowledge of the juvenile justice system, especially as it relates to juvenile delinquency and children in need of supervision matters.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of valid driver's license.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with children and their families, and with agencies serving children in the community.
• Knowledge of community resources providing services to children and families.
• Ability to work independently and to make sound judgments.
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Needs to be able to operate office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• The person in this position frequently communicates in person and on the telephone.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.

• Must have a valid Alabama Drivers license

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.