Juvenile Probation Officer : Field; Cedar Park

Juvenile Probation Officer

Reporting directly to a Juvenile Probation Supervisor, responsible for providing case management and supervision of youth on assigned caseload using trauma-informed practices. Level I of II in Juvenile Probation. This posting is for the CEDAR PARK Juvenile Probation location.

Examples of work performed include:

• Understands, practices, and promotes the vision of Williamson County Juvenile Services
• Maintains daily focus on the department's service philosophy when interacting with youth, including emphasis on Developmental Assets, Developmental Relationships, SPARK identification, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
• Engages with youth on caseload to develop relationships and focus efforts toward diversion of youth from commitment to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD)
• Models positive behavior and leadership to youth in all interactions
• Redirects youth behavior using appropriate trauma-focused interventions when necessary
• Interviews and counsels offenders and families in development and rehabilitation
• Appears in juvenile court and testifies in hearings regarding youth on caseload
• Provides supervision of youth on Conditions of Release, monitor compliance with Electronic Monitor for youth placed on Deferred Prosecution and Court Ordered Probation
• Maintains compliance with daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly contact and case plan standards
• Coordinates and transports juveniles for various appointments outside the facility, and for placement in out-of-county and TJJD facilities
• Develops relationships and communicates regularly with personnel in law enforcement, schools, courts, community organizations, and other social service agencies
• Readily complies with departmental/countywide policies and TJJD standards
• The physical demands and environmental factors listed below, as well as regular attendance, are also essential functions for this position
• Coordinates, supervises, and facilitates special programs, such as Family Nights
• Performs detention and probation intake meetings with youth and family
• Attends all meeting and trainings as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

Field assignment includes:

• Supervises youth on probation to include Court Ordered Conditions of Release from Detention, Court Diversion Program, deferred prosecution, formal probation, and out of county placements
• Engages youth in identifying and developing SPARK interests, and work with community partners to establish opportunities for youth
• Performs any/all Court Assignment duties, as needed, for juveniles on caseload

Organization relationships include:

• Reports directly to – Juvenile Services Probation Supervisor or designee
• Direct Reports – No

Physical demands include:

• Ability to use non-violent physical restraint and non-hostile management of aggressive behavior
• Position requires prolonged walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, squatting, writing, and typing in the performance of daily activities
• Position involves operating motor vehicles
• Position involves using mechanical restraint devices (handcuffs and leg shackles)

Environmental factors include:

• Continuous contact with youth accused of or adjudicated for various crimes
• Work is primarily conducted indoors in air-conditioned building
• May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)

Irregular hours include:

• Serves on-call on a 24-hour basis
• Requires flexibility to work days, evenings, and/or weekend hours
• Ability to work scheduled Saturdays supervising juveniles in programs
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
• Must be at least 21 years of age and have a non-disqualifying criminal history per Texas Administrative Code Sections 344.200 and 344.400
• Maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record

Licenses and certifications required by date of employment include:

• Valid driver's license
• Written proof of one year of related work experience from previous…