Role OverviewThe Senior Juvenile Probation Officer will be responsible for case management, referrals, recommendations, and assessments. They will initiate contact with youth, families, victims, and law enforcement, conduct home and school visits, and use Motivational Interviewing to engage youth and families. The Senior Juvenile Probation Officer will also obtain and review collateral information, conduct and document FDJJ screenings and assessments, and facilitate the completion of comprehensive assessments.
What You Will Do
The Senior Juvenile Probation Officer will conduct face-to-face contacts in the home, school, and community-based settings, interact with youth, families, and community during non-traditional hours, and maintain communication based on departmental requirements. They will also make service referrals, provide technical assistance, and conduct case reviews with staff.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of case management practices, interviewing and counseling techniques, and the ability to provide counseling and guidance to others. They will also be able to make recommendations concerning the processing, handling, and disposition of delinquent youth and develop case plans.
Requirements
- Certified Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) with one to three years of experience
- Four years of experience working directly with adolescents in criminal justice or social services
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to provide counseling and guidance to others
- Ability to make recommendations concerning the processing, handling, and disposition of delinquent youth
- Ability to develop case plans
Benefits
- Paid bi-weekly salary
- CPR and First Aid certifications
- Opportunity for non-traditional hours
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
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