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Probation And Parole Officer-Juvenile

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking dedicated and empathetic individuals to join our team as Probation and Parole Officer-Juvenile. This role plays a critical part in promoting public safety, reducing recidivism, and supporting the successful rehabilitation of justice-involved youth through professional supervision, guidance, and intervention strategies.

This position is responsible for collaborating closely with judges, law enforcement agencies, and community-based organizations to provide services and supervision for juveniles.

An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Communicating effectively:
  Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
• Demonstrating accountability:
  Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally.
• Making accurate judgments:
  Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions using available info, context, and trade-offs.
• Acting with ethics and integrity:
  Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
• Adapting to change:
  Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement; OR
• Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply); OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor's degree.

Experience substitution is available. Necessary special requirements include:

• Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to complete the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum.

Job duties include:

• Coordinating services, programs, and community resources for adjudicated and at-risk youth across a multi-parish region.
• Completing risk and needs assessments (including SAVRY) to guide service planning and supervision levels.
• Maintaining regular contact with youth, families, and providers to monitor progress and adjust service plans.
• Serving as secondary case manager for youth in secure care to ensure continuity of services.
• Preparing and submitting Individual Service Plans, social histories, investigations, and court-ordered reports.
• Scheduling evaluations, gathering referral documents, and coordinating placement packets for residential programs.
• Preparing FAST forms to determine Medicaid/IV-E eligibility and parental cost-of-care contributions.
• Participating in case staffings, court reviews, and testifying on youth progress and placement needs.
• Monitoring residential and community-based programs for compliance; assisting with audits.
• Maintaining case records, narrative entries, and data in the agency's automated system.
• At the PPO 3 level: mentoring PPO 1/2 staff, assisting supervisors with assignments, and serving as a lead worker.
• Transporting youth to and from placements and assisting with emergency situations as needed.
• Coordinating Interstate Compact cases and collaborating with courts and social service agencies.

Position-specific details include:

• Work location:
  
  This vacancy is located at the Natchitoches Regional Office in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
• Appointment type:
  Probational, full-time.
• Career progression:
  This position may be filled as a Probation and Parole Officer 1, 2, or 3 (Juvenile), depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
• Compensation:
  These positions have a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level:
• The Probation and Parole Officer 1 Juvenile has a SER of $1,590.40 biweekly.
• The Probation and Parole Officer 2 Juvenile has a SER of $1,701.60 biweekly.
• The Probation and Parole Officer 3 Juvenile has a SER of $2,084.80 biweekly.
• The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).
• The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

How to apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.

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