Probation Officer III (CBS

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
Juvenile Division

DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS
This position provides community supervision services, 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. with occasional evening and Saturday events programming. The employee may occasionally respond to emergency situations during off-hours.

An employee assigned to this classification models exemplary skill competency in all facets of probation officer positions and functions including general probation services, alcohol or drugs, gender specific, sex offender, mental health, learning disabled or other, and serves as department and Court resource in specialized area.

The employee also performs the duties of Juvenile Probation Officer I and II, providing training. Employee may occasionally have to travel out of state, and will respond to emergency situations during off-hours.

“In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge.”

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 exemplary skill competency in all facets of juvenile probation, including competency in all specialty areas. Provides staff training and serves as unit supervisor as assigned. Provides and acts as resource for probation officers regarding specialty areas.

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 confere 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 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…