ISP Probation Officer - JMHP - Juvenile Probation

Description

The Intensive Supervision Probation Officer performs professional correction work supervising juveniles assigned to intensive supervision probation. Work involves assessing juvenile probationers, developing supervision and treatment plans, regularly meeting with probationers to ensure adherence to terms of probation, maintaining records of probationers' activities and status, and developing rehabilitation plans for juvenile offenders.

Examples of Duties

Ensures juveniles follow court-ordered conditions of probation, according to standards set by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or any successor agency.

Reviews and discusses progress of juveniles toward completion of probation terms and required programs and services.

Schedules and attends case staffings to discuss and develop the Department’s response or recommendation regarding problem behavior by juveniles.

Prepares applicable written documents and reports for all court hearings such as Social History and updates to Social History; completes applications for children court-ordered into placement.

Meets with juveniles and families according to the Intensive Supervision Probation phase system for on-site and off-site face-to-face visits, documents visits; schedules and reschedules visits as necessary.

Transports juveniles to/from detention centers, jails, medical or mental health facilities, schools, and residential placements as necessary.

Supervises court ordered community service work projects completed by juveniles.

Attends hearings that involve juveniles under direct supervision; makes recommendations to court.

Maintains computer files and records; updates documents as necessary.

Completes risk and needs assessments at required intervals.

Creates individual case plans; reviews and updates case plans at required intervals for each juvenile on caseload.

Conducts random drug tests on probationers.

Arranges for and monitors counseling for families and juveniles; acts as liaison for other departments, schools, hospitals, and families.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.

In addition to the essential duties, the ISP Officer assigned to the JMHP:

Supervises juveniles ordered and participating in the JMHP.

Remains up to date on issues relevant to mental health, trauma, and the best practices in working with juvenile offenders and their families who have higher mental health needs.

Participates as a member of the Juvenile Mental Health Program team.

Conducts skill building sessions that address the unique needs of juveniles with mental health conditions.

Attends weekly groups to monitor the compliance and participation by juveniles in the JMHP; may require some participation and input in the groups.

Works closely with in-house mental health professionals, community programs, and service providers to coordinate and monitor treatment and other services for juveniles in the JMHP and/or their families.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree conferred by a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and a minimum of two years in social service, community, corrections or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons.

In addition, per Chapter 344 of the TAC or any successor statute, the minimum qualifications of the ISP Officer are that the candidate:
be at least 21 years of age;have no disqualifying criminal history as described in the TAC;possess the work experience required in §344.210 of the TAC or any successor statute;never have had any type of certification revoked by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;complete the training required by the TAC; and pass the certification exam as required by §344.700 of the TAC or any successor statute.
Certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department within six (6) months of initial employment is required. Certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer, upon hire, preferred.

Must attain certification in the Handle with Care Behavioral Management System, or a successor behavior management system, within the first 30 days of employment and maintain certification in accordance with the recertification intervals established in Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards.

Must attain certification in First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross within the first 30 days of employment and maintain certification in accordance with the recertification intervals established by the American Red Cross or successor authority.

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver’s license within 90 days.

Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Supplemental Information

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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.

*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.

Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.

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Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.

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Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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