Juvenile Probation Officer - Juvenile Probation

Description

The Juvenile Probation Officer performs professional correction work supervising juveniles placed on probation or in detention by the courts. Work involves assessing juvenile probationers, meeting with probationers to ensure adherence to terms of probation, and maintaining records of probationers' activities and status. Employee is also responsible for providing clients with limited counseling and referring clients to probation assistance programs, and conferring with law enforcement and court personnel in matters pertaining to violation of probation by clients. Work may also involve developing supervision and case plans for probationers, supervising juveniles in detention facilities to ensure their safety and welfare, and transporting juveniles between jails, medical institutions, schools, placements, etc. Duties assigned to employees in the job title vary according to division assignments and/or allocation of workload. Employee is subject to the usual potential hazards of contact with legally delinquent juveniles.

Examples of Duties

Performs juvenile records maintenance, to include recording all contacts, filing physical and electronic records; copying of files for placement; developing and updating case plans as required; conducting assessments and screenings, to include risk and needs assessments; SASSI and or MAYSI; prepares status reports regarding probationers.

Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information.

Enforces court orders and maintains court ordered contact with juveniles under court supervision.

Attends court hearings and gathers information in preparation for hearings.

Prepares and distributes court-related documents for pre-trials hearings, adjudication hearings, and detention hearings; makes recommendations to the court as necessary.

Testifies in court as to probationers' status and adherence to reporting schedules and other terms of probation, as appropriate.

Conducts office visits and field visits with juveniles at home, school, or elsewhere.

Answers phone calls, phone check-ins, and emails; prepares correspondence as necessary.

Documents all contacts with juveniles and others involved in their case, along with all activities involved.

Refers juvenile and family to various programs available through department and community, based on needs of child and family; confers with counselors or other professionals connected to agencies providing human services to probationers.

Transports juveniles to placements; visits juveniles in placement as necessary.

Regular and punctual attendance is required.
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. A minimum of one year of experience in a social service, community, criminal justice, or juvenile justice agency preferred.

In addition, per Chapter 344 of the TAC or any successor statute, the minimum qualifications of the Juvenile Probation Officer are that the candidate:
be at least 21 years of age;have no disqualifying criminal history as described in the TAC;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.

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

Requires the ability to work more than 40 hours during the workweek when necessary.
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.

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.

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• Denton County

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