Juvenile Probation Officer

General Summary

Please Note:

This is a continuous job posting and will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. The posting may close at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Ada County is a great place to work! We have over 2000 employees dedicated to enhancing our community's quality of life. Our Juvenile Services team is growing, and this an excellent opportunity to be a part of taking this team to the next level.

We offer acompetitive Total Rewards package that increases your base salary by approximately
40%, including:

* Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Generous vacation and sick leavestarting on day one

* 11 paid holidays annually

* Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems, with 13.98% employer contribution

* 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to 3% county match, plus a 401(k)

* Paid parental leave, life insurance, and robust wellness programs

* Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

OUR VISION

Inspiring hope for the future

OUR VALUES

* Caring - We care about the work we do, the individuals we serve and the people we work with.

* Authentic - We value our individual strengths and unique passions, and we play to the strengths of others.

* Positive - We look for the good and we bring energy and enthusiasm to our work.

* Present
- We choose to be here, and we listen actively and with respect.

Learn more about Ada County Juvenile Services by visiting their website. Ada County Juvenile Services

POSITION GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Probation officers provide monitoring, guidance, and case management services for youth with court-ordered terms. This role involves managing cases, preparing social histories, counseling, developing programs, and conducting group sessions in an effort to ensure compliance and support rehabilitation efforts for youth.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

A Probation Officer I is an entry level position where the incumbent is provided close supervision, training and learning opportunities. The Probation Officer I must become JPO certified through Idaho Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST).

Essential Functions

* Provides general caseload management support, including coordinating schedules, prioritizing tasks, directing communication, and related tasks;

* Conducts interviews, assessments, and uses observation skills to identify the risk, needs, and strengths of youth;

* Develops case plans and terms in accordance with evidence based/ best practice philosophies;

* Prepare social history and other reports, recommendations, and maintains detailed records and case files;

* Enforces court orders through direct contact with youth and families; monitors youth progress and behavior; ensures compliance with probation conditions; administers drug tests; conducts searches; and provides other probation support to address youth needs and court requirements;

* Conducts office visits or travels for home or field visits to meet with youth and families in uncontrolled environments requiring continual risk assessment, mitigation, and response to ensure safe conditions;

* Attends court hearings and provides testimony regarding youth behavior and compliance;

* Conducts educational group sessions;

* Prepares cases for presentation at Court Multi-Disciplinary Team (CMDT) and state commitment staffings;

* Coordinates the processing of youth offenders through Interstate Compact agreements;

* Assesses for and reports on risks that may impact youth rehabilitation goals and the safety and well-being of youth or the community, which may include identifying drugs and paraphernalia, reporting physical/sexual abuse, or other matters that require intervention;

* Provides crises intervention, which requires responding to high-risk situations, de-escalating volatile situations, and using defensive tactics;

* Acts as a secondary security support to ensure safety of other Probation Officers, youth, and families in certain situational and operational visits as required;

* Maintains cooperative relationships with community resources;

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

* Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or a related human services field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required;

* Must become certified by the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) as a Probation Officer within one year of hire and maintain certification to include annual training;

* Must pass a criminal background check;

* Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license;

* Knowledge of modern probation services, best practices, and philosophy;

* Knowledge of the Balance Approach to Juvenile Justice;

* Knowledge of individual and group behavior;

* Knowledge the laws pertaining to the Juvenile Court;

* Skills in conducting comprehensive interviews utilizing training and best practice / evidence-based techniques;

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