JPD - Juvenile Probation Officer Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Social Work

Job Title:

JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER

Section:
Youth Care & Collaboration Officer (Bilingual-Spanish Speaking)

Grade: PS1

Salary: $68,654 annually/$32.36 hourly
Union: AFSCME Council 31/Local 3477

This summary is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of an employee assigned to this position, nor does the order identify priority.

Essential Responsibilities

This officer will work a 40-hour week. Their schedule can be either a day, afternoon or overnight shift depending on assignment. Shifts may be assigned on weekends and holidays depending on job assignment.

Officers meet with assigned clients in the community and in their homes in all areas of Cook County.

Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, including youth, family, and community-based providers.

Coordinate supportive services with community-based providers, as determined by the youth's case plan and court order.

Supervise a caseload in accordance to Department policy.

Assess each case received in accordance with Department policy.

Input all required information into the department’s case management system according to policy.

Demonstrate the use of accountability through restorative practices.

Demonstrate the ability to work with system stakeholders, including the youth and family.

Commit to ongoing learning to develop skills in the juvenile justice field.

Commit to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

Complete social investigations, risk/needs assessments, case plans and addendums as assigned.

Maintain contact with youth/families/school and collateral agencies through home, school and collateral visits according to policy.

Transporting of youth when needed for programming, school, Court or when directed by management.

Make timely and appropriate referrals pursuant to department policy.

Adhere to the principles of risk, need and responsivity. (RNR)

Conduct one’s self in a professional and ethical manner with internal and external partners.

Adjust one’s schedule to be flexible with youth, families, service providers and system stakeholders.

Ensure that all collateral records are requested in a timely manner and document all attempts to obtain records in the social investigation and case management system.

Follow up with collateral agencies to obtain records and once received review and incorporate findings into the supervision plan and maintain records per department policy.

Track minor’s progress/compliance and ensure the Court receives accurate, complete and timely feedback on case progress.

Additional Responsibilities

Participate in court proceedings for juvenile petitions assigned to their caseload.

Review, record (in client’s area of case management system) and report to Court the status of any adult court proceedings.

Comply with all timekeeping policies.

Utilize rewards and sanctions with clients.

Utilize Motivational Interviewing techniques to promote and support behavior change.

Understand community-based resources; evidence based practices and how to use them as a tool in caseload management.

Adhere to all Department policies and Juvenile Probation Officer responsibilities as outlined by policy.

Complete community-based visits in accordance to policy.

Travel as required throughout Cook County.

Adhere to the Department Code of Conduct at all times.

Attend and participate in training annually as per Department policy.

Attend all individualized supervisory conferences, and assigned unit and division meetings.

Perform other duties as directed by SPO, DCPO, SCPO or Director.

Professional Development Targets to Meet Essential Responsibilities

Possess an understanding of the principles of casework supervision.

Possess a comprehensive understanding of the Illinois Juvenile Court…