Juvenile Probation & Parole Officer Iii-Iv

Position: JUVENILE PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER III-IV
Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health and Human Services

Division for Children, Youth, & Families

Dover Itinerant Office

JUVENILE PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER III-IV

Permanency

#30864

JPPO III- $25.40-$34.14 hourly

JPPO IV-$28.74-$38.85 hourly


* See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth, and Families has a full-time vacancy for Juvenile Probation and Parole Officer III-IV.

Summary:

JPPO III

To serve as officers of the court regarding juveniles receiving services through DCYF-Juvenile Justice Services, or those placed on conditional release or parole. Responsibilities include investigating and reporting recommendations to the court, as required. Serves as a regional JPPO who has specific duties to include responsibilities regarding transitional and adult living services for older youth who are Delinquent or CHINS through Juvenile Justice Services.

Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

JPPO IV

To serve as officers of the court regarding juveniles receiving services through DCYF-Juvenile Justice Services, or those placed on conditional release or parole. Responsibilities include investigating and reporting recommendations to the court, as required. Serves as a regional JPPO who has specific duties to include responsibilities regarding transitional and adult living services for older youth who are Delinquent or CHINS through Juvenile Justice Services.

To provide leadership in the juvenile probation and parole program and to directly supervise staff as assigned. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

JPPO III:

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in criminal justice, criminology, behavioral science, counseling, cultural anthropology, education, human services, psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field with at least 3 years working with adults and/or juveniles in the criminal justice or social work field.

License/Certification:
Valid driver's license and access to transportation

Other Requirements:

Must be able to travel to District Offices and/or other work locations up to 50 miles away from the assigned work location for temporary assignment or reassignment to ensure continuity of service to clients

May be transferred to an assessment unit within the State to support the Division's implementation and sustainability of Juvenile Justice Transformation legislation

Must be able to tele-work from home or other sites, as assigned

Must be able to work overtime or non-traditional hours as assigned to meet the needs of youth and families

Trainee Option:
Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS:
None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Criteria:
None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☒ Yes ☐ No

Criteria: BGA
05 (JPPO to Level
6)

For promotion from the 21-1090 Miscellaneous Community and Social Service Specialists-5 job title to the 21-1090 Miscellaneous Community and Social Service Specialists-6 job title, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:

Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation and be free of discipline, pursuant to Personnel Rule 1003.01, for one (1) year immediately prior to promotion

Must be up to date with all case records

Must have proven leadership abilities demonstrated through effective conflict resolution, team building, and motivational skills, as evidenced during a promotional…