Juvenile Probation Officer Assistant; Courtroom Coordinator

The Travis County Juvenile Probation department is seeking to fill a Juvenile Probation Officer Assistant/Courtroom Coordinator position with an authentic and dynamic individual with positive team spirit, enthusiasm to integrate into a growing and highly dynamic team, and commitment to a collaborative approach in working as part of a team.

Carrying out orders by the judge, providing assistance to the judge, preparing courtrooms and assuring that all essential parties and materials are present. Coordinating activities within the courtroom and announcing opening and closing of court. Calling witnesses and interacting with attorneys. Assisting the general public in their dealings with the court. Courtroom Coordinators are certified Juvenile Probation Officer Assistants and are trained in the Handle with Care primary restraint technique.

When necessary, Courtroom Coordinators initiate or assist in juvenile restraints and subsequently prepare incident reports.

Under close supervision, assists in the coordination of department records and information management function, including sealing of records and filing of material.

This is the first in a series of five juvenile probation-related job classifications within the Court Services job family. The classification assists in providing supervision to clients who are within various phases of the juvenile justice system. It performs duties of the most routine nature and type and typically performs duties in training together with a higher-level staff member. It may require work in secure facilities and a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.

• Assists in conducting investigations on the background of each case, including interviewing clients, their families and other significant contacts. Reviews documentation such as police reports, court transcripts and criminal records and makes assessments regarding the client's environmental, employment, financial or domestic difficulties as they apply to the case. Assists in making recommendations for sentencing and disposition of probationer and prepares probation plans.
• Assists in supervising and monitoring juveniles on probation through regular home, school and office visits and other needed contacts. Determines the needs of the client and family and assists in developing supervision plans for clients.
• Assures client's understanding of obligations with respect to conditions of the court's order and monitors compliance with the terms and conditions of probation. Addresses violations of court orders by taking appropriate action. Assists in coordinating case management with representatives of criminal justice and social service agencies.
• Assists clients with various referrals, including counseling, treatment and job referrals. Verifies attendance and completion of alcohol, drug, mental health counseling and any other court ordered programs.
• Assists in preparing written assessments and recommendations to the court concerning alternative forms of sentencing, treatment, custody release, suspension of sentence, release into treatment facilities, out‑of‑custody probation supervision, and compliance and progress during probation.
• Maintains client files and records consistent with laws and policies.
• Transports clients to other facilities, as required.
• May assist in developing client placement plans, including completing placement applications, purchasing clothing, obtaining medical and psychological reports and maintaining contact with clients in placement.
• May assist in providing individual and crisis intervention counseling, as required.
• May conduct urinalysis, request and execute warrants, obtain consents and other required paperwork.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Sciences or a directly related field AND one (1) year experience in social services, criminal justice or related field;

OR, any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities…