Juvenile Probation Officer - Juvenile Probation - J29150

Position: Juvenile Probation Officer - Juvenile Probation - J29150 - 34800
Base Pay: $24.03 Hourly.

SUMMARY:

Supervises and counsels with juveniles and their families when juveniles are on deferred prosecution or adjudicated probation or during the intake process according to departmental policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

In compliance with departmental philosophy, policies and procedures; screens cases referred to the Juvenile Department and makes independent judgments or judgments in consultation with supervisor as to appropriate action.

Adjusts cases without legal action, diverts or refers cases to other agencies, works out agreements wherever possible in family law cases and/or makes recommendations for prosecution to the Juvenile Prosecutor or to the court for other appropriate official action.

Researches and investigates the background of each case and interviews children, their families and others to assess the situation.

Prepares reports for the prosecution, other service agencies, the court, and/or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), as well as any documentation for monetary or community restitution programs or other specialized services.

Maintains records and generates statistical and other reports as required, utilizing manual and automated reporting systems.

Provides various kinds of intervention strategies to parents and children as needed, including handling crisis intervention, and verbal direction and guidance following alleged violations of the law.

Maintains current knowledge of available community resources for making referrals; participates in in-service training and continuing education and researches and maintains current knowledge of juvenile law, counseling, treatment techniques and applicable county-wide, departmental and division policies and procedures.

Completes home, school and office visits as required by Juvenile Department policy and procedures.

Completes necessary intake and supervision assessments as mandated by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) and local policy and procedures.

Supervises and monitors juveniles on probation and/or deferred prosecution; assures clients' understanding of their obligations with respect to conditions of the court's order(s).Remains on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Provides information to the public about the department's various services and may make presentations to groups and organizations.

Serves summons or other court papers, corresponds and/or otherwise communicates with litigating attorneys, psychologists, psychiatrists and other professionals; and/or appears and testifies in court.

Coordinates clients' transportation and other needs according to policy and procedures.

Receives incoming referrals and utilizes all available information and policies to determine if case warrants detaining the juvenile.

Prepares placement packets, supervises children in community placements and performs inter-county transfer for out-of-county children; performs Interstate Compact procedures for out-of-state children.

Maintains knowledge of community programs so as to utilize these services for Juvenile Department clients.

May be assigned specialized caseloads based upon departmental decisions to provide optimum services to clients and the community.

Develops child placement plans, including completing placement applications, purchasing clothing, obtaining medical and psychological reports and maintaining contact with children in placement.

Develops counseling and casework objectives and treatment programs and is responsible for case management.

Works with schools on educational programs for juveniles and develops vocational training and employment opportunities.

Required to collect fees and send notices for past due accounts.

Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any employee who drives a vehicle on official business…