Juvenile Probation Officer : Field; Cedar Park

Juvenile Probation Officer

Reporting directly to a Juvenile Services 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.

Understanding, practicing, and promoting the vision of Williamson County Juvenile Services

Maintaining 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)

Engaging with youth on caseload to develop relationships and focus efforts toward diversion of youth from commitment to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD)

Modeling positive behavior and leadership to youth in all interactions

Redirecting youth behavior using appropriate trauma-focused interventions when necessary

Interviewing and counseling offenders and families in development and rehabilitation

Appearing in juvenile court and testifying in hearings regarding youth on caseload

Providing supervision of youth on Conditions of Release, monitor compliance with Electronic Monitor for youth placed on Deferred Prosecution and Court Ordered Probation

Maintaining compliance with daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly contact and case plan standards

Coordinating and transporting juveniles for various appointments outside the facility, and for placement in out-of-county and TJJD facilities

Developing relationships and communicating regularly with personnel in law enforcement, schools, courts, community organizations, and other social service agencies

Readily complying with departmental/countywide policies and TJJD standards

Coordinating, supervising, and facilitating special programs, such as Family Nights

Performing detention and probation intake meetings with youth and family

Attending all meetings and trainings as required

Performing special duties as assigned

Field Assignment:
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:
Reports directly to – Juvenile Services Probation Supervisor or designee

Direct Reports – No

Physical Demands:
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:
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:

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:

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…