Probation Officer IV (AFTERCARE

Juvenile Justice Center
380 West Second Street
Dayton, OH 45422, USA

Juvenile Justice Center
380 West Second Street
Dayton, OH 45422, USA

CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Probation Officer IV - Aftercare
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week
DEPARTMENT
:
Probation Services
PAY GRADE
: A18
R
EPORTS TO
:
Juvenile Probation Supervisor

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS
An employee assigned to this classification demonstrates competency in one or more specialized areas including alcohol or drugs, gender specific, sex offender, mental health, learning disabled or other, and serves as a department and a Court resource in specialized area. The Juvenile Probation Officer IV also performs the duties of Juvenile Probation Officer II, and provides training to Probation Officers, interns and volunteers.

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.

Provides training to interns and volunteers regarding job duties and responsibilities, and trains and provides resources for probation officers regarding specialty area. Acts as resource for Department and Court in specialized area.

Demonstrates competency in one or more specialized areas (i.e. AOD, gender specific, sex offender, mental health, learning disabled, etc.) 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. This position supervises felony offenders for Aftercare services for JCARE-ART (Juvenile Cognitive Alternative Rehabilitative Effort (CBT) and Aggression Replacement Training), and the Center for Adolescent Services.

Additionally, this position supervises youth while in programming at the Center for Adolescent Services. This position involves interacting with youth in the community as well as in local placement. Participating in family sessions and treatment team meetings while youth are in placement is a common occurrence.

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 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…