Juvenile Probation Officer Juvenile Services

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

Perform complex case management of all assigned youth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Review and process law enforcement referrals.

Perform intake interviews, conduct assessments, prepare dispositions, and formulate case plans.

Appear and testify in court as necessary.

Provide supervision of youth which may include office visits, home visits, school visits, and curfew checks, and monitor compliance with terms of supervision.

Interact with youth, families, victims, court personnel, law enforcement personnel, school officials, attorneys, community agencies, and mental health professionals.

Coordinate referrals for services as needed by youth and families.

Maintain case files and documentation, and prepare related records and reports.

Participate in an on-call rotation to respond to law enforcement referrals and crisis intervention situations.

Perform other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Be a US Citizen.

Be at least 21 years of age.

Possess a valid Texas Driver's License.

Meet criminal history employment guidelines as provided by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

Have acquired a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Have 1 year (18 hours) of graduate study coursework OR 1 year related work experience as approved by TJJD.

Satisfactorily complete Juvenile Probation Officer Basic Training and participate in continuing education to maintain certification as required by TJJD.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

Be at work regularly, consistently, and on time.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Operate standard office equipment, computers, and related software.

Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Adhere to a strict level of confidentiality and ethics.

Work independently and efficiently.

Exercise good faith judgments and decision-making.

Establish and maintain cooperative interpersonal relationships.

Apply listening, interviewing, and problem-solving skills, work under pressure, and address conflict.

Read, analyze, interpret and follow standards, policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position typically requires manual dexterity, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Light Work: Performing the essential functions typically requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.

Johnson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.