Juvenile Probation & Parole Officer Iii-Iv

Department of Health and Human Services, Division for Children, Youth, & Families
Dover Itinerant Office

JUVENILE PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER III-IV

JPPO III: Serve as officers of the court regarding juveniles receiving services through DCYF-Juvenile Justice Services or those placed on conditional release or parole. Investigate and report recommendations to the court. Serve as a regional JPPO with duties related to transitional and adult living services for older youth who are delinquent or CHINS through Juvenile Justice Services. Uphold the agency’s vision and mission through the Practice Model theories, beliefs, and principles in daily practice.

JPPO IV: Serve as officers of the court regarding juveniles receiving services through DCYF-Juvenile Justice Services or those placed on conditional release or parole. Investigate and report recommendations to the court. Serve as a regional JPPO with duties related to transitional and adult living services for older youth who are delinquent or CHINS through Juvenile Justice Services. Provide leadership in the juvenile probation and parole program and directly supervise staff as assigned.

Uphold the agency’s vision and mission through the Practice Model theories, beliefs, and principles in daily practice.

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.

• Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after 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.
• Valid driver’s license and access to transportation.

• Must be able to travel to district offices and/or other work locations up to 50 miles away 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.

None.

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 7 years of education and experience after 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 4 years working with adults and/or juveniles in the criminal justice or social work field.
• Valid driver’s license and access to transportation.

• Must be able to travel to district offices and/or other work locations up to 50 miles away 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.

None.

In‑Band Advancement Available:
No
Broad Group Level Advancement Available:
Yes (criteria BGA
05 – JPPO to Level
6). Promotion requires a satisfactory performance evaluation, up‑to‑date case records, proven leadership abilities, and a performance‑based recommendation approved by the Juvenile Justice Services Field Administrator or designee.

The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to…