Lead Intake Probation Officer

Lead Intake Probation Officer

Ellis County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ellis County participates in E-Verify.

Ellis County offers the following benefits for full-time employees.

Insurance:

HEALTH: PPO BCBS Plan

Ellis County offers an incentive program which pays for employee premiums at 100% if completed. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

DENTAL: PPO BCBS Plan

Employee premiums are paid at 100% by the County. Dependent coverage is available at the expense of the employee.

VISION: BCBS/Eye Med Vision Care

Coverage is offered at the expense of the employee.

SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS

Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Term Life, and Whole Life offered through American Fidelity at the expense of the employee.

Retirement:

TEXAS COUNTY & DISTRICT RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TCDRS)

Employee Deposit Rate:

- 7% (Mandatory)

Vesting:

- 8 years of service

Employer Matching Rate:

- 200% at retirement

Retirement Eligibility:

- 20 years of service (any age)

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LIFE

The County provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 1x their annual salary through TCDRS.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457(b) Plan through Corebridge Financial. The County offers payroll deductions, and the employee chooses the amount of investment.

Other County Benefits:

VACATION

Vacation time is accrued after one year of service and granted on your anniversary date each consecutive year.

1st – 4th year anniversary date
12 days

5th – 15th year anniversary date
17 days

16th year anniversary date & thereafter
22 days

SICK LEAVE

Employees accrue 4 hours of sick leave each month.

HOLIDAYS

Employees receive 14 paid holidays. Holiday schedules vary from year to year.

PERSONAL DAY

Employees receive one 8-hour personal day after completing 6 months of employment.

After the first six months of employment, employees will accrue one 8-hour personal day on January 1st of each consecutive year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, juvenile justice, human services, or a related field; or qualifications consistent with applicable departmental requirements.
• Experience working with juveniles, probation, social services, court services, corrections, or a related human-services field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases and work independently.
• Supervisory, lead-worker, training, or mentoring experience is preferred.
• Must meet all applicable requirements for appointment as a probation officer within the jurisdiction.

Leadership Responsibilities:

The Lead Intake Probation Officer provides day-to-day leadership to intake staff and serves as a resource for complex cases and operational issues. The position may assist supervisors and management with staff assignments, training, performance monitoring, policy implementation, and program development.

Other Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must obtain First Aid Certification within six months of employment.

• Must hold a valid Texas driver license and liability insurance coverage.

• Driving record must reflect acceptable rating by Ellis County to operate a county vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Lead, coordinate, and monitor the daily activities of intake probation officers.
• Review of juvenile referrals, complaints, reports, and other documentation to determine appropriate intake actions, to include detention or release of a juvenile
• Conduct or oversee intake interviews, risk/needs assessments, and social history investigations.
• Evaluate information concerning the youth, family, school, behavioral history, and community circumstances.
• Make recommendations regarding diversion, release,…