Probation Officer 2

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours variable

CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Unclassified

PAYGRADE:A20

An employee assigned to this classification investigates, counsels and supervises juvenile offenders 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.

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.

Monitors, supervises & counsels juvenile offenders to ensure compliance with Court ordered probation terms and conditions. Develops and implements individual case plans, utilizes Transformational Supervision along with evidence-based practices to monitor juvenile’s progress. 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 the need for the youth and family.

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 unannounced 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.

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. Provides timely completion of dispositional 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 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 parent & youth support group development, and as required provides onsite or work site supervision. Monitors ACA compliance, and sub-supervises mediation.

Makes speaking engagements and represents court on committees.

Supervision of juveniles and other designated programs.

Vehicles; computers; copier, fax machine, telephone, calculator, and other general office equipment; cell phones; overhead projector.

Juveniles; parents, families and guardians;
Attorneys; school officials, teachers, counselors and staff; community social service and treatment providers; law enforcement officers; victims; other courts;
Judges and/or Magistrates;
Bailiffs;
Children’s Services;
Department of Human Services; general public.

Juvenile records and files including…