Juvenile Probation Officer Jobs

POSITION SUMMARY: To provide efficient and effective casework services for those children who are diverted or who are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court of McLennan County.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Keeps timely chronological documentation of cases

· Receives offense referrals and performs preliminary investigations

· Prepares social histories

· Dispositions case records

· Maintains timely personal or personnel paperwork to include monthly reports, time sheets, and case tracking

· Complies with legal requirements to ensure juveniles receive full benefits of due process

· Maintains contact with parents, attorneys, law enforcement and community agencies

· Coordinates / participates in all aspects of court hearings

· Makes appropriate referrals to other agencies

· Seeks / secures alternative placement for juveniles

· Transports “at risk” clients

· Regular attendance and timeliness are required

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

EDUCATION:

Required

· Bachelor’s degree preferably in a behavioral science or criminal justice

· Must be certified juvenile probation officer or eligible for certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department

SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:

Required:

· 1 year of experience in a social service agency (1-year graduate study in criminology, law, social work, psychology or sociology may be substituted for the one-year social service agency experience requirement)

· Current and Valid Texas driver’s license and safe driving record

· Must be a certified probation officer when hired or able to obtain certification and have knowledge of the Texas Juvenile Justice Code

· Must also have an ability to work with hostile “at risk” clients and their parents

· Supervises clients on probation, sets goals with clients and helps clients reach their goals through supervision case management

Preferred:

· (BILINGUAL) Fluent Spanish Speaking with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

DISCLAIMER: McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past ten years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

All Employees

o Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community

o Must have ability to earn and keep the trust of fellow employees and the community at large

o Must be dependable as an encouraging force for team morale and in overall attendance

o Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

· Contact with “at risk” clients and persons accursed or adjudicated of misdemeanor and felony offenses, visitors and the general public.

· Work is performed mostly indoors in a 24-hour/7-day confined, security facility

· Climate controlled facility

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

· The individual must be able to physically restrain residents exhibiting disruptive behavior in a safe manner in accordance with the behavior management training

· Repetitive hand motions

· Frequent sitting, some standing, occasional walking and light lifting

· Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen

HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Regular schedule is Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position may be required to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility. Assigned on-call duty on rotating basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.20 - $27.64 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• On call
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person