8856 - Juvenile Probation Officer (Community Justice)

Job Description

Pre-Employment Requirements and/or Preferences

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, which includes screening for Marijuana. Click on the link to review Jackson County's Drug-Free Workplace Policy (Download PDF reader).

Job Duties and Requirements

I. Position Summary

Performs professional case management in the investigation, assessment, counseling, supervision, and rehabilitation of youth; ensures and report youths’ compliance to the Juvenile Court; and, maintains community safety. Performs a full range of duties, possesses functional expertise, and performs specialized duties in a highly independent manner with some choice of method and occasionally develops their own methods in the delivery of service.

II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Reviews police reports and investigates assigned cases according to policy and direction; conducts comprehensive risk assessments and interviews with youth, parents, law enforcement officers, court personnel, schools, victims, treatment agencies, etc., to determine facts and appropriate course of action; investigates referrals with District Attorney’s Office as needed.
• Prepares detailed court reports, petitions and other legal documents; establishes and maintains accurate and complete youth case files and updates as needed according to policy and direction; enters and retrieves youth information in the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) as established in policy, procedure and standards.
• Formulates and presents oral recommendations to the court regarding detaining/releasing youth, treatment/compliance issues, and residential or youth correctional facility placements; testifies in court as needed.
• Monitors youths’ compliance and activities with the conditions of diversion agreement, court order, or probation order through regular contacts at office, residence, school, places of work or in the community; conducts personal and property searches, and/or periodic drug testing as established in policy, procedure or standard; imposes sanctions on youth and/or takes youth into custody as a result of violations; uses restraining devices as established in policy; provides secure transportation; prepares cases and legal documents for subsequent hearings.
• Develops and implements comprehensive case plans with youth and parents with the goal of establishing pro-social behavior and repairing the harm caused to the community and victim(s); motivates and manages the youths’ conditions of supervision and rehabilitation by using an appropriate continuum of graduated sanctions and incentives.
• Identifies and develops community resources and support programs; maintains communication and liaison with parents, law enforcement, court, social service and community resource personnel and agencies.
• Teaches and models effective practices in community supervision; applies behavior modification techniques; facilitates skill building individually or in groups or refers youth to appropriate community programs and services; provides individual and family counseling as needed to ensure maximum rehabilitation results; provides crisis interventions as needed.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

III. Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, communication studies, human services or education AND three years of experience working with the criminal justice or social services systems providing direct service to clients; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other

Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must receive certification of successful completion of the Oregon Juvenile Department Directors’ Associations Fundamental Skills for Probation Officers within initial twelve months of employment and possess a valid first aid/CPR certification within initial 30 days of employment.

IV. Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Position requires extensive knowledge of behavior and adjustment problems of youth; counseling and rehabilitation techniques; criminal law, juvenile law and the criminal justice system; law enforcement procedures and protocol; modern office practices; on-going training and proficiency in case management, effective interventions, evidence-based practices, safety procedures and current criminal and juvenile law. Position requires ability to effectively intervene in order to protect the community and aid in youth rehabilitation; investigate criminal backgrounds and violations; counsel youth and recommend appropriate treatment; maintain accurate records; utilize current evidence based practices to aid in the rehabilitation of youth, work in hostile and potentially dangerous environments; restrain combative youth as necessary; make quick, intelligent decisions in crisis situations; learn computer skills including typing; effectively organize duties; display initiative and creativity in carrying out duties and assignments; adapt to changes in program direction, procedures and operations; maintain safety requirements; comply with all statutes, policies and procedures; understand and carry out oral and written directions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working and team focused relationships with coworkers and others contacted in the course of work.

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Typically requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Requires exerting up to 20 pounds frequently, 50 pounds occasionally, of force to move objects. Requires sufficient strength and coordination for restraining and/or carrying the weight of adults and defending one’s self from attack. Work may be conducted in a noisy, crowded area, with exposure to chemicals, solvents, grease, oils, inks, illnesses, diseases, blood borne pathogens, etc. Requires driving.

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Work is generally performed in an office environment and may include exposure to disruptive people.

V. Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ADA and Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments, Jackson County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices. A person who requires an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Office, Attn. ADA Coordinator, at (541) 774-6036 or by TTY/TDD 711 or (800) 735-2900 as far in advance as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled need.

Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. For a copy of Jackson County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, visit our web site at www.jacksoncountyor.gov or call 541-774-6036.

Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the County must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.