Senior Juvenile Probation Officer

The Senior Juvenile Probation Officer will work with youth and families to provide case management, referrals, and assessments. They will conduct home and school visits, initiate contact with victims and law enforcement, 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 comprehensive assessments.

What You Will Do

The Senior Juvenile Probation Officer will complete a risk and needs assessment using the appropriate Department-approved instrument(s) for all youth screened/supervised by the department. They will also conduct face-to-face contacts in the home, school, and community-based settings, initiate face-to-face contacts with youth and families following court, and maintain communication based on departmental requirements.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to provide counseling and guidance to others, conduct and document fact-finding interviews, and make recommendations concerning the processing, handling, and disposition of delinquent youth. They will also have the ability to develop case plans, coordinate case assignments, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, community/judicial partners, and act as a liaison to those entities.

Requirements

• Must be a certified Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) with at least one (1) year of experience.
• Four years of experience working directly with adolescents in one or more of the following fields: criminal justice (e.g., law enforcement, courts, correction/rehabilitation facilities, or probation/parole), social services (e.g., child protective services, crisis intervention, foster care/group homes, adoption, or mental health/substance abuse treatment).
• A valid driver's license.

Benefits

• CPR & First Aid certifications
• E-Verify (Employment Eligibility)
• Reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities
• Drug-Free workplace