Probation Officer 2 (CARE and Control

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Probation Officer II, Care and Control
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week
DEPARTMENT: Probation Services
PAY GRADE: A16
REPORTS TO: Juvenile Probation Supervisor

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS
An employee assigned to this classification will become knowledgeable in the Court’s Care and Control process as well as hold a case load of Care and Control youth. Employee will perform various duties in the Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS), a comprehensive case management database. Employee will investigate, counsel and supervise juveniles referred by the Court. The employee provides and maintains information and documentation, administers sanctions, and refers juveniles for treatment or other needed services.

Employee may occasionally have to travel out of state, and will 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.

Knowledgeable and efficient in all Care and Control rules while utilizing the SACWIS system. Must be very detail orientated and have great time management skills. Provides resources for probation officers regarding specialty area. Acts as resource for Department and Court in specialized area.

Monitors and supervises youth 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. Will need to become efficient in assessing the youth as well as the family for these specialized cases.

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

Strives to establish trusting relationships with assigned youth. Encourages youth 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.

Attends court hearings to present Social History information, describe youth’s behavior and performance, and provide updates to assist the Judge or Magistrate 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, and providing 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 the youth’s 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 parent & youth support group development, and as required provides on…