Juvenile Probation Officer I And Ii Jobs

Participate in various meetings and present and/or gather data to assist management in making administrative and operational decisions.

Develop reports and recommendations for appropriate action based on the analysis of gathered data.

Recommend and establish contract forms and procedures; monitor adherence to contract terms.

Research availability and applicability of grant funding; research methods necessary for specific grant proposals; recommend and monitor procedures for grant implementation.

Coordinate the publication and dissemination of procedures; review present and pending legislation to determine effect on departmental operations and programs.

Direct, train, assign, and evaluate subordinate clerical and technical personnel in the performance of standard tasks.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Assist the Juvenile Justice Youth Development Specialist III in their absence and assume responsibilities for the operation of the assigned shift.

Experience in establishing rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or socio-economic backgrounds including the ability to deal tactfully with others.

Experience working with youth including residential care, treatment, counseling and/or rehabilitation of juveniles and/or adult offenders.

Demonstrated program measurement, reporting and evaluation skills.

Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years

Knowledge of case management practices.

Case Management, Referrals, Recommendations and Assessment

Provide technical assistance and conduct case reviews with staff to determine applicable case management intervention strategies.

Case Management, Interventions & Supervision:

Provide technical assistance and conduct case reviews with staff to determine appropriate case management intervention strategies.

Review written or verbal reports from collateral sources, such as educational institutions, employers, counselors, electronic databases, etc.

Knowledge of case management practices; of interviewing and counseling techniques.

Case Management, Referrals, Recommendations and Assessment

Case Management, Interventions and Supervision

Juvenile Probation Officers are required to maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications throughout employment.

Abide by all provisions of s.985.644(1) regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel.

Working Title: JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER - 80002115

Knowledge of various counseling and treatment modalities.

Compile, organize, and update case history files for accurate representation of youth and family background, behavior and other relative information.

Attends court and make recommendations regarding youth.

Attend and participate in various work-related meetings and training.

Must have valid driver’s license from state of residence, and provide proof of such.

Applications must be received by Human Resources no later than

Knowledge of case management practices; of interviewing and counseling techniques.

Case Management, Referrals, Recommendations and Assessment

Case Management, Interventions and Supervision

Juvenile Probation Officers are required to maintain CPR and First Aid Certifications throughout employment.

Abide by all provisions of s.985.644(1) regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel.

Working Title: JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER - 80081582

Considerable knowledge of the juvenile justice system, especially as it relates to juvenile delinquency and children in need of supervision matters.

Knowledge of community resources providing services to children and families.

Some knowledge of human development and child and adolescent psychology.

Makes investigations, reports and recommendations to the juvenile court.

Makes appropriate referrals to other private or public agencies of the community as needed.

Makes predisposition studies and submits reports and recommendations to the court as required by Alabama law.

Knowledge of and skill with basic computer programs to complete forms and required documentation for caseload management

Ability to use non-violent physical restraint and non-hostile management of aggressive behavior

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Probation Officer certification

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification

Prior experience with at-risk youth

Knowledge of the principles of youth probation work and related court procedures.

Knowledge of child and adolescent development and behavior and family dynamics.

Some knowledge of community resources available to youth and their families.

Ability to organize time and effectively manage workload.

Skill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing applications.

An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Manage time well, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.

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Maintains client files and records consistent with laws and policies.

Transports clients to other facilities, as required.

May assist in providing individual and crisis intervention counseling, as required.

Informs youth offenders of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.

Performs arrests of youth offenders who have violated the terms of their release, in accordance with statutory requirements.

OR Two years of experience as a P.O.S.T. certified peace officer.

Three (3) or more years of professional experience in law enforcement as a Certified Peace Officer.

Aids in making plans for helping youth offenders with life adjustments.

Counsels' youth offenders via office visits, employment visits, telephone inquiries, community contacts and correspondence.

Interview victims and witnesses; write reports, take photographs, collect and preserve evidence, and dust for and lift fingerprints.

Considerable time spent issuing warnings and citations to enforce a variety of city or county ordinances, codes and regulations.

Investigation of a variety of law enforcement situations (e.g., traffic accidents, runaways, missing persons, vandalism, petty and grand thefts, and burglaries).

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

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

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

· Keeps timely chronological documentation of cases

· Receives offense referrals and performs preliminary investigations

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

Preferred Qualifications are examples of experience and education considered to be highly desirable by hiring agencies.

Experience working as a probation officer.

Experience working in a courtroom setting.

Experience working with alcoholism, drug abuse counseling, or law enforcement.

Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations for dealing with confidential case material.

Knowledge of balanced and restorative justice principles, rehabilitation, probation, and social casework.

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Protects constitutional and statutory rights and liberties

Provides fair, timely and constructive resolution of cases

Facilitates victim and community reparation

Probation Officer- Denver Juvenile Probation

To be established at the local district. Positions may perform one or more the following:

Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

Plans and helps facilitate psychoeducational groups using leadership style that promotes participation and positive adolescent development.

Monitors performance of juveniles relating to completion of behavioral requirements, and treatment programming.

Ensures adherence to safety requirements.

Requires strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

CPR Certification, Handle with Care Certification.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Assist the Juvenile Justice Youth Development Specialist III in their absence and assume responsibilities for the operation of the assigned shift.

Experience in establishing rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or socio-economic backgrounds including the ability to deal tactfully with others.

Experience working with youth including residential care, treatment, counseling and/or rehabilitation of juveniles and/or adult offenders.

Demonstrated program measurement, reporting and evaluation skills.

Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years

Supervise the activities of juveniles in the course of meeting their educational, emotional, recreational, disciplinary, and basic child care needs.

Maintains safe, secure and positive environment, while meeting the educational, emotional, recreational, disciplinary, and basic needs of each detainee

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits &

Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements

Provide a safe, secure and positive environment for juveniles detained in the Juvenile Detention Center.

Supervise family visitation and documents juveniles' behavior and adaptation to a secure, supervised setting on a daily basis.