Job Summary:

The Juvenile Probation Officer will oversee youth who are on probation or parole, ensuring adolescents and their families comply with court terms and orders.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Meets with the juvenile and family to assess the situation and understand relevant aspects of the family and social history.
• Regularly visits juveniles home to ensure compliance with terms and orders set by court.
• Counsels juveniles, offering guidance on changing or eliminating behavioral issues.
• Based on juveniles compliance and progress, provides presiding judges with recommendations for alternate sentencing or treatment.
• Ensures educational matters, medical issues, and court mandates are properly addressed.
• Provides regular, detailed, and accurate reports to the court.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to stay calm in difficult and emotional situations and to counsel troubled youth and their families.
• Understanding of laws and regulations pertaining to the custody, welfare, protection, and detention of juvenile offenders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Behavioral Sciences, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.
• Experience working with troubled adolescents preferred.
• Valid drivers license.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.