Juvenile Probation Officer
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“Juvenile Probation Officer at Juvenile Probation Officer. Skills: Supervises juveniles, counsels juveniles, investigates cases, prepares reports. Supervises and counsels juveniles and families. Screens cases referred to Juvenile Department”
Industry & Context.
Makes independent judgments or judgments in consultation with supervisor as to appropriate action; Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate facts from which to develop individual program plans and appropriate case dispositions
Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business must have a driving record which meets standards set by the County and the County’s insurance carrier, Remains on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, Must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, Occasionally works in outside weather conditions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, one year of experience in full-time casework, counseling, or community or group work in a social service, educational, community, corrections, or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons, Certification (or ability to obtain certification within six months) as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), Valid Texas Motor Vehicle Operator's License with appropriate automobile insurance, Must obtain Defensive Driving Certificate within 6 months of employment
Nice to Have
preferably in criminology, corrections, counseling, law, social work, psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology, business management, public administration, or education, One year (24 semester hours) of graduate-level education (preferably in one of the fields mentioned above) may be substituted for the year of required work experience, Internship/volunteer work may be considered as experience, where the duties are those of a probation officer and the intern/volunteer is supervised by a probation officer
What You'll Do.
Supervises and counsels juveniles and families
Screens cases referred to Juvenile Department
Adjusts cases without legal action
Diverts or refers cases to other agencies
Works out agreements in family law cases
Makes recommendations for prosecution
Researches and investigates case background
Prepares reports for prosecution
Maintains records and generates reports
Provides intervention strategies to parents and children
Handles crisis intervention
Provides verbal direction and guidance
school and office visits
Completes intake and supervision assessments
Supervises and monitors juveniles on probation
Assures clients understand obligations
Provides information to the public
Serves summons or court papers
Corresponds with attorneys
Appears and testifies in court
Coordinates clients' transportation and needs
Receives incoming referrals
Determines if case warrants detaining juvenile
Prepares placement packets
Supervises children in community placements
Performs inter-county transfer
Performs Interstate Compact procedures
Maintains knowledge of community programs
Develops child placement plans
Develops counseling and casework objectives
Develops treatment programs
Responsible for case management
Works with schools on educational programs
Develops vocational training and employment opportunities
Collects fees and sends notices
Performs other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Consultation with supervisor; Consultation with other service agencies; Consultation with Juvenile Prosecutor; Consultation with the court; Consultation with other county employees and officials; Consultation with representatives of other agencies
Communication Scope
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, courts, law enforcement, and the general public; Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Full Job Description
Base Pay: $24.03 Hourly . **SUMMARY:** Supervises and counsels with juveniles and their families when juveniles are on deferred prosecution or adjudicated probation or during the intake process according to departmental policies and procedures. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following: In compliance with departmental philosophy, policies and procedures; screens cases referred to the Juvenile Department and makes independent judgments or judgments in consultation with supervisor as to appropriate action. Adjusts cases without legal action, diverts or refers cases to other agencies, works out agreements wherever possible in family law cases and/or makes recommendations for prosecution to the Juvenile Prosecutor or to the court for other appropriate official action. Researches and investigates the background of each case and interviews children, their families and others to assess the situation. Prepares reports for the prosecution, other service agencies, the court, and/or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), as well as any documentation for monetary or community restitution programs or other specialized services. Maintains records and generates statistical and other reports as required, utilizing manual and automated reporting systems. Provides various kinds of intervention strategies to parents and children as needed, including handling crisis intervention, and verbal direction and guidance following alleged violations of the law. Maintains current knowledge of available community resources for making referrals; participates in in-service training and continuing education and researches and maintains current knowledge of juvenile law, counseling, treatment techniques and applicable county-wide, departmental and division policies and procedures. Completes home, school and office visits as required by Juvenile Department policy and procedures. Completes necessary intake and supervision assessments as mandated by the Texas Juvenile Justi
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