Juvenile Probation Officer

JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER

Full Time Mountain Home, , US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $22.03 To $27.54 Hourly

Performs a variety of administrative and professional duties as needed to manage a juvenile probation case load; performs related work as required.

The principal function in this class is to supervise court ordered probation of juveniles. The work includes performing preliminary and ongoing case management functions and preparing and processing support documentation for professional recommendations to the Court. Juvenile Probation Officers may have other related responsibilities as assigned in performing work in community service, restitution, school supervision and/or teaching cognitive self-change skills and prevention work.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment; on-call assignments, travel and/or home visits are a required part of this job.

• Meets with clients and families and instructs in probation obligations, regulations and practices; instructs in the completion of various forms; determines contact status (i.e., maximum vs. medium) using risk assessment and establishes probation program; completes detailed documentation; coordinates with other agencies.
• Administers risk assessments and develops case plans to target identified risk domains
• Conducts detailed investigations of client social history including physical environment, family and peer relationships, emotional history, etc.;
• Establishes and maintains contacts with key individuals involved in the cases and case compliance such as detectives, school resource officers, school officials, attorneys, judges, parents, counselors, etc.;
• Meets with various organizations or agencies, serves on committees, and may conduct public presentations.
• Issues affidavits as requested by judges for clients who violate probation terms and conditions;
• Administers, monitors and reports on grants related to probation duties and responsibilities;
• Prepares pre-sentence investigations and reports; counsels’ clients and families on Court process and required testimony during all phases of proceedings;
• Supervises juveniles on probation in office and community, including home visits and searches of persons and properties;
• Maintains various files to document written verification of client attendance at ordered meetings, training, therapy, counseling, classes, etc.;
• Updates file records to show progress and completion of obligations, using Idaho Juvenile Offender System (IJOS data base);
• Makes recommendations for extension or termination of probation; reviews client compliance related to probation conditions and enforces court orders;
• Attends hearings and testifies on various court related matters;
• Prepares monthly reports showing case activity;
• Coordinate juvenile transportation with Sheriff’s Office;
• Gathers information from victims to include statements and restitution requests for social court reports. Monitors the payments made by offenders and submits affidavits to Prosecuting Attorney when payments are delinquent;
• Administers drug tests;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• Must maintain confidentiality to include not discussing client’s cases with parties not subject to the case.
• Contingent on the continued approval of the Board of County Commissioners, this employee may elect to be armed with a firearm in the performance of their duties upon POST certification.