Under close supervision and/or approval of a responsible probation officer or administrative superior, assists probation officers with duties involving tracking and monitoring, intake and diversion, work programs and other routine case handling of minors who have been placed on probation, state supervision, or who are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court
Example of Duties:
This position has three career levels where additional skills and responsibilities may be required
Reports juvenile’s progress to Probation Officer; informs parents of juvenile’s status; Monitors overdue accounts; Creates, completes and submits restitution worksheets; Validates restitution claims; attends restitution hearings as necessary
Supervises juvenile work projects; documents and submits work hours; conducts routine vehicle and person searches; transports juveniles to and from work sites.
Provides a safe and positive work environment; trains juveniles to perform work tasks safely; performs emergency care as necessary; promotes a positive work ethic through mentoring; and performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
Establishes and develops work sites and satellite work stations and maintains professional relationship with vendors.
Serves on committees, participates in training, staff meetings, conferences and retreats; Creates juvenile work schedules; Completes incident reports as necessary and some indoor office work.
May communicate with law enforcement and allied agencies as necessary.
Checks compliance of probationer per probation order/correction plan; May visit juvenile’s homes, schools, and/or employment; Documents visits and contacts with juvenile’s and their families; Monitors house arrest and curfew
Assists the probation officer with conducting appropriate room and person searches; Conducts drugs screens; implements electronic monitoring; reports juvenile contacts, observances, and performance to probation officer
Collects school performance information; Communicates with law enforcement and allied agencies as necessary
Assists the Probation Officer with the handling of non-judicial cases; Drafts routine petitions following the petition guidebook; Under the direction of a probation officer, coordinates diversion programs;
Assists in the handling of non-judicial cases; Educates juveniles about the juvenile justice system; Reviews police reports for information as part of the non-judicial process
Performs other related duties as assigned
Typical Qualifications:
(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)
Graduation from high school
Plus one to two years of practical experience working with juveniles or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
College courses in social and behavioral sciences, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field preferred. First aid certification desirable
Good communications skills, ability to follow written or verbal instructions; supervising and motivating youth (individually and as a group); Ability to deal with stressful and emotional situations; accurate record keeping and good interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of group dynamics, facilitation of development, delinquency issues and techniques and methods used to perform a variety of work duties with a group of juveniles (2-10) with no additional supervision.
Colloborate with work site vendors; work with juveniles with diverse backgrounds and situations and maintain discipline in a group of juveniles
Lift at least 50 lbs; safely operate fleet vehicles and trailers; perform manual labor; operate and maintain equipment and tools.
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