Probation Officer IV; JCARE

Probation Officer IV (JCARE)

Job Category:
Probation Services

Requisition Number: PROBA
001087

Posted:
July 7, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Salary: $56,773 USD per year

Dayton, OH 45422, USA

Classification

Title:

Probation Officer IV (JCARE) FLSA Status:
Exempt Employment Status:
Full-time

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week Department:
Probation Services Pay Grade: A18

Reports To:

Juvenile Probation Supervisor

Distinguishing Job Characteristics This position is a senior level Probation Officer providing intensive services to youth in the JCARE-ART Program placed within a secured setting at the Juvenile Detention Center. Services include in-care program planning, youth group facilitation, community monitoring, CBT/ART programming, wrap-around service coordination, individual and group counseling, staff training, family sessions, education department collaboration, and day/evening reporting. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The employee may occasionally respond to emergency situations during off-hours.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.

Performs juvenile probation responsibilities, and demonstrates competency in specialty area.

Demonstrates competency in one or more specialized areas (i.e. CBT/ART, Job Skills Training) and acts as a resource for the Department/Court in developed special area.

Monitors and supervises juvenile offenders to ensure compliance with Court ordered probation terms and conditions. Develops and implements case plans, and monitors juvenile's compliance. Keeps Court informed of progress through written reports and Court appearances, and confers with youth and family concerning progress, problems and issues in meeting treatment goals. Intervenes in crisis situations and determines need for parenting education.

Strives to establish trusting relationships with assigned youth. Encourages youthful offenders in various recreational, cultural, educational and therapeutic activities designed to enhance self-esteem, and participates with youth to build relationship and trust.

Makes announced and surprise home visits and works closely with client families to provide guidance and structure to the family unit. Monitors school performance including attendance, academic achievement, behavior problems and other issues. Interacts with school officials to ensure effective educational planning.

Investigates juvenile offenders and their families. Analyzes data, administers risk assessments, prepares written reports and makes recommendations concerning disposition of cases. Schedules appointments.

Attends court hearings to present Social History information, describe youth's behavior and performance, and provide updates to assist the Judge or referee in making most appropriate disposition. Completes court investigation reports.

Facilitates after-care plans including providing direction to youth in seeking residence after treatment plan, locating support groups for youth and family, providing assistance to care givers in enrolling youth in school, conducts family sessions while the youth is in treatment and provides support in dealing with other life issues.

Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal court programs, social service agencies and community resources, makes referrals when appropriate and follows up with treatment progress, problems and issues in coordination with treatment agency.

Utilizes volunteers and college interns to supplement juvenile offender programming efforts. Serves as mentor and coordinator for volunteers and interns assigned.

Prepares requests for summons and warrants, effecting delivery of service when appropriate.

Observes and collects urinalysis samples to determine if youth is using illicit drugs

Facilitates support groups, and provides work site supervision. Monitors ACA compliance, and…