Probation Officer II; Juvenile

Yamhill County Juvenile Probation Division has one regular, full-time position for a Probation Officer II. In this position you will perform professional correctional and social case work of a more difficult and complex nature in the investigation, counseling, adjustment, rehabilitation, and guidance of youth with behavioral problems and those coming to the attention of the juvenile court. Performs intake assessment of referred cases.

Prepares and coordinates cases for court hearing. Performs related work as required.

Works under general supervision of a Program Manager who reviews work for adherence to established policies and standards through conference, review of activities, and case reports.

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of this classification. May supervise activities of a student intern or volunteer, as directed.

• Performs duties similar to juvenile probation officer I in handling juvenile case referrals of a more difficult or complex nature.
• Reviews all referrals to juvenile court services and makes disposition of cases which includes arranging for intake interviews with juveniles and parents. Makes appropriate referrals to other agencies.
• Conducts intake interviews.
• Determines risk level of the youth via the JCP Risk Assessment Tool and helps assigned DDA to determine if action will be taken informally or formally through a court hearing.
• Prepares cases for court hearings.
• Confers with district attorney's office regarding the nature and facts of cases and ensures that necessary legal documents are prepared.
• Provides support to assigned DDA during the jurisdictional and dispositional stages of hearing.
• Presents facts of cases to the court.
• Makes dispositional recommendations to and carries out orders of the court.
• Supervises juveniles placed on probation by the court or informal disposition agreements by the juvenile department.
• Co‑ordinates case management with other community partner agencies and residential programs.
• Prepares and presents information to the court on minors committing violations while on probation.
• Prepares written case reports/notes and maintains records necessary for effective supervision of a high‑risk caseload.
• Serves as liaison between juvenile court services and other agencies including handling court hearings, preparing legal documents, coordinating general services between the department and other agencies, handling emergency referrals, and providing services to children and families in crisis situations.
• Participates in community programs related to prevention of juvenile delinquency and may address groups concerning departmental programs and activities.
• Conducts custody investigations for domestic relations matters when directed by the presiding judge or supervisor.
• Provides services beyond normal office hours as necessary and is available after normal office hours for on‑call purposes, as assigned.
• Recommends improvements in intake, probation, administrative and other office procedures, and practices.

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8‑hr day).
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) – 100% employer funded contributions.
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $70.13/month for PPO and $0 monthly for HMO for 2025 to 2026 plan year.
• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.

Subject to the AFCSME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026).

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains.

Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are…