Juvenile Probation Officer

Position: JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER I
To provide efficient and effective casework services for those children who are diverted or who are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court of McLennan County.

* Keeps timely chronological documentation of cases

* Receives offense referrals and performs preliminary investigations

* Prepares social histories

* Dispositions case records

* Maintains timely personal or personnel paperwork to include monthly reports, time sheets, and case tracking

* Complies with legal requirements to ensure juveniles receive full benefits of due process

* Maintains contact with parents, attorneys, law enforcement and community agencies

* Coordinates / participates in all aspects of court hearings

* Makes appropriate referrals to other agencies

* Seeks / secures alternative placement for juveniles

* Transports "at risk" clients

* Regular attendance and timeliness are required

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

EDUCATION:

Required

* Bachelor's degree preferably in a behavioral science or criminal justice

* Must be certified juvenile probation officer or eligible for certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department

SKILLS ~

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

* 1 year of experience in a social service agency (1-year graduate study in criminology, law, social work, psychology or sociology may be substituted for the one-year social service agency experience requirement)

* Current and Valid Texas driver's license and safe driving record

* Must be a certified probation officer when hired or able to obtain certification and have knowledge of the Texas Juvenile Justice Code

* Must also have an ability to work with hostile "at risk" clients and their parents

* Supervises clients on probation, sets goals with clients and helps clients reach their goals through supervision case management

Preferred:

* (BILINGUAL) Fluent Spanish Speaking with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

* Contact with "at risk" clients and persons accursed or adjudicated of misdemeanor and felony offenses, visitors and the general public.

* Work is performed mostly indoors in a 24-hour/7-day confined, security facility

* Climate controlled facility

PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:

* The individual must be able to physically restrain residents exhibiting disruptive behavior in a safe manner in accordance with the behavior management training

* Repetitive hand motions

* Frequent sitting, some standing, occasional walking and light lifting

* Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen

HOURS / SPECIAL

CONDITIONS:

Regular schedule is Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position may be required to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility. Assigned on-call duty on rotating basis.