Senior Juvenile Probation Officer

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Date:
Jan 23, 2026

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Requisition No:868881

Working Title:

SENIOR JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER -

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THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

LOCATION:

Circuit Five Probation & Community Intervention 43646 That Street, Leesburg, FL 34748

CONTACT PERSON:
Christopher Bray, Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor at ; christopher.bray

STARTING SALARY: $1,848.85 bi-weekly. (In accordance with the current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into this position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee's current rate, whichever is higher.)

• Case Management, Referrals, Recommendations and Assessment
• Initiate contact with youth, family, victims, and law enforcement when referrals are received by FDJJ.
• Conduct home and school visits as part of the information collection/family involvement model.
• Use Motivational Interviewing to engage youth and family and identify needs.
• Obtain and review collateral information from other agencies involved with the youth and family.
• Conduct and document FDJJ screening(s) and assessments to identify risk and needs.
• Facilitate completion of comprehensive assessments and refer youth and family for services regardless of legal status.
• Document all referrals for services and the acceptance or refusal of services.
• Formulate case management strategies based on assessments and information gathered.
• Make service referrals to appropriate providers and follow up actions.
• Make supervision and treatment recommendations to the State Attorney and other judicial partners.
• Discuss safety plans to prevent victimization.
• Complete screening instruments and reports used by the Department and courts.

• Act as DJJ representative during court hearings to support Department recommendations.
• Advocate with attorneys on Department recommendations based on screening, assessment, intake and supervision.
• Prepare and maintain court reports, referral letters, and related correspondence.
• Explain court procedures to youth and families.
• Provide current information to staff responsible for detention screening and reviews.
• Testify at hearings when appropriate.
• Prepare affidavits/petitions for Violation of Probation or any violation that results in a delinquency petition.
• Request hearings when appropriate and communicate outcomes to all parties.

• Complete risk and needs assessment for all supervised youth.
• Conduct face-to-face contacts in home, school, and community settings.
• Maintain communication based on Department requirements.
• Assist youth with obtaining mental health and substance abuse evaluations.
• Follow up with service providers and ensure progress reports are received.
• Assist youth and family with community resources and services.
• Assist with school enrollment, attendance, academic performance, and behavior.
• Arrange life skills groups, counseling, and recreation activities.
• Provide crisis intervention and follow up on referrals.
• Work with youth to establish personal goals and provide ongoing support.
• Assist with transportation coordination to court, school, and residential programs.
• Monitor specialized caseload and refer for services.
• Respond to concerns and risks and provide input on interventions.
• Determine recommended handling of violations and provide appropriate interventions.
• Conduct staffing when benchmarks and case milestones are achieved.
• Prepare case transfer or progress summaries within required time frames.
• Participate in transition and exit planning and provide post-residential referrals.

• Enter all case management activities into JJIS.
• Upload required forms and documents into JJIS case file.
• Organize and maintain hard copy or electronic records.
• Review referral history and other JJIS data for accuracy.
• Obtain and maintain youth’s photograph in JJIS.
• Conduct case reviews in JJIS and correct data entries.
• Act as liaison to the Circuit Data Integrity Officer on JJIS related issues.

• Provide contact information for community-based service providers.
• Meet and maintain communication with schools, teachers, law enforcement, care providers, and other agencies.
• Provide input to circuit management on provider community-based service delivery issues.
• Ensure familiarity with community resources.
• Schedule work crews and supervise youth participating in group work projects.
• Act as a liaison with co-workers, community organizations, agency partners, and the court.

• Attend and participate in professional…