Bilingual Juvenile Probation Officer; underfill Juvenile Probation Officer Trainee

Marion County is recruiting for a Juvenile Probation Officer or Juvenile Probation Officer Trainee. The level at which the successful candidates are hired will be determined by the hiring manager.

Juvenile Probation Officer Trainee: $30.14 - $40.38 hr.
Juvenile Probation Officer: $33.15 - $44.47 hr.

Under close supervision, to perform professional juvenile case management and supervision while utilizing evidence-based practices supported by research data designed to achieve identified outcomes established by the Juvenile Department. Upon satisfactorily meeting the experience, knowledge, training, skill, and ability requirements, the department may request the promotion of a trainee to Juvenile Probation Officer.

Works under the close supervision of a Juvenile Program Supervisor who sets goals, assigns caseload, and reviews performance by observation and through reports and conferences. May also receive department orientation and consultation with Juvenile Probation Officers.

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this class.

Under general supervision, to perform professional juvenile case management and supervision while utilizing evidence-based practices supported by research data designed to achieve identified outcomes established by the Juvenile Department.

Work under the general supervision of a Juvenile Program Supervisor, who sets goals, assigns caseload and reviews performance by observation and through reports and conferences.

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this class. However, acts as lead worker over Juvenile Probation Officer Trainees, student placements, and volunteers. If in a lead worker position, may provide guidance to other Probation Officers.

This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required.

• Intake clients to inform them of Juvenile Department processes and assess the needs, strengths and risk level of clients utilizing department approved tools and professional assessments.
• Develop, monitor and update case plans that include evidence-based practices to address the needs, strengths and risk level of the client. Provide Title IV-E case plans on identified youth.
• Cognitive restructuring, skill development, emotional regulation and behavior modification interventions that address criminogenic needs are delivered using the EPICS model.
• Coordinate with the District Attorney's office to process new cases, referrals, violations and case closures.
• Create and maintain timely case records, correspondence and documents utilizing approved software and applications.
• Prepare court orders and present written and verbal case information and dispositional recommendations to the court.
• Monitor clients for compliance with court ordered conditions. Make regular contact, both face-to-face and by phone, with client, parents, school staff and treatment and program staff. Provide additional case management and interventions for non-compliance.
• Make referrals to the department, Court, OYA and community programs by completing all necessary documentation.
• Contact victims and coordinate with the Marion County DA's Office to gather restitution information, recommend restitution amounts to the court, and monitor payment of restitution.
• Participate in staffing's regarding clients (YST, resource committee, etc.) at local schools and other agencies.
• Prepares timely digital and paper reports and orders for the case record and the Court; prepares and presents information regarding clients to the Court, presents dispositional recommendations.
• Develop, monitor and update case plans that include evidence-based practices and components required for grant or subsidy reimbursements that address the needs, strengths and risk level of juveniles while maintaining confidentiality.
• Makes contact with victims, negotiates restitution amount for FAAs, recommends department and court fee and monitors the collection of all financial obligations.
• Collaborates with public and private agencies and utilizes community resource to develop case plans and juvenile placements.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with department personnel and programs to facilitate services to juveniles.
• Provide…