Juvenile Probation Officer I​/II- Outreach and Tracking

The Outreach and Tracking (ORT) Juvenile Probation Officers (JPO) provide daily tracking of juveniles to ensure that they comply with their curfew (including home detention) and attend school. The ORT JPOs work a 4/10 schedule (Sunday
- Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday).

Outreach and Tracking is used as an alternative to detention. This program is primarily used to provide supervision of juveniles who are released from detention pending court. It is also assigned to allow juveniles under supervision a chance to correct their non-compliance on Conditions of Release or Conditions of Probation.

Provides supervision and counseling to juvenile clients positioned at various stages within the juvenile justice system. Supervises and monitors all aspects of client’s case related to conditions of probation, including visits with client’s family and other significant contacts, and direct supervision of youth in secure facilities. Conducts initial and subsequent interviews with clients to assist in sentencing, explains conditions of probation, and assists clients in meeting terms of probation.

Documents client behavior for use within the juvenile justice system.

This is the third in a series of five juvenile probation-related job classifications within the Court Services job family. This classification provides supervision to clients who are within various phases of the juvenile justice system. Duties performed are of more complex nature and type. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department

• Conducts investigations on the background of each case, which includes interviewing clients, their families and other significant contacts. Reviews documentation, such as police reports, court transcripts and criminal records and makes assessments regarding the nature of the individual’s environmental, employment, financial or domestic difficulties as they apply to the case. Makes recommendations for sentencing and disposition of probationer and prepares probation plans.
• Supervises and monitors juveniles on probation through regular home, school and office visits and other needed contacts. Determines the needs of the client and family and develops 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. Coordinates case management with representatives of criminal justice and social service agencies.
• Provides individual and crisis intervention counseling, as required.
• Assists clients with various referrals, including, but not limited to, counseling, treatment and job referrals. Verifies attendance and completion of alcohol, drug, mental health counseling and any other court ordered programs.
• Prepares 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.
• Develops client placement plans, including completing placement applications, purchasing clothing, obtaining medical and psychological reports and maintaining contact with clients in placement.
• Appears and testifies in court, conducts urinalysis, requests and executes warrants, obtains consents and other required paperwork.
• Maintains client files and records consistent with laws and policies.
• Provides direct supervision of all clients’ daily activities when working in secure facilities, including maintaining…