Bilingual Juvenile Probation Officer (underfill Juvenile Probation Officer Trainee)

Marion County • Salem, OR

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Marion County is recruiting for a Juvenile Probation Officer or Juvenile Probation Officer Trainee. The level of hire will be determined by the hiring manager. This on-site position provides professional juvenile case management and supervision using research-supported, evidence-based practices to achieve outcomes established by the Juvenile Department. Trainees work under close supervision and may be promoted to Juvenile Probation Officer after meeting the required experience, knowledge, training, skill, and ability requirements. Juvenile Probation Officers work under general supervision and may act as lead workers for trainees, student placements, and volunteers.

The role serves monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals and requires fluent Spanish and English. A 5% hourly wage supplement is provided for this skill, and finalists must pass a standardized verbal and written Spanish/English fluency assessment. The position is full-time, represented by a union, eligible for overtime, and scheduled for 40 hours per week on varying days and hours according to departmental and program needs.

Requirements

• Fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills; finalists must pass a verbal and written Standardized Spanish/English Fluency Assessment.
• For the Juvenile Probation Officer Trainee level: a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in social or behavioral science or a related field, plus experience and training demonstrating the required knowledge and abilities; or a satisfactory combination of relevant work, education, training, or experience as determined by Marion County.
• For the Juvenile Probation Officer level: a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in social or behavioral science or a related field and five years of juvenile probation officer experience; or a satisfactory combination of relevant work, education, training, or experience as determined by Marion County.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, EPICS, case plans, motivational interviewing, juvenile development, risk and protective factors, family systems, and assessment and intervention techniques with juveniles and families in the juvenile justice system.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally; interview juveniles and families; and gather, evaluate, and integrate relevant information for case planning and decision-making.
• Ability to make case disposition recommendations, serve as a community liaison, and work with people from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt to changing workflow, juvenile justice practices, and department directives; develop cooperative working relationships with employees and the public; operate a keyboard and computer; and drive a motor vehicle.
• Ability to supervise student placements and volunteers and to assist in securing and maintaining custody of resistive juveniles.
• Current driver’s license in the applicant’s state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
• Must pass a criminal history background check. A conviction does not necessarily disqualify an applicant.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana.
• Physical ability to secure and maintain custody of resistive juveniles.

Responsibilities

• Intake clients, explain Juvenile Department processes, and assess their needs, strengths, and risk levels using approved tools and professional assessments.
• Develop, monitor, and update evidence-based case plans that address clients’ needs, strengths, and risk levels, including Title IV-E plans and required grant or subsidy reimbursement components.
• Deliver cognitive restructuring, skill development, emotional regulation, and behavior modification interventions addressing criminogenic needs using the EPICS model.
• Coordinate with the District Attorney’s Office on new cases, referrals, violations, and case closures.
• Create and maintain timely case records, correspondence, reports, and documents using approved software and applications, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Prepare court orders and present written and verbal case information and dispositional recommendations to the court.
• Monitor clients’ compliance with court-ordered conditions and provide additional case management and interventions for non-compliance.
• Maintain regular face-to-face and telephone contact with clients, parents, school staff, and treatment and program staff.
• Refer clients to department, court, Oregon Youth Authority, and community programs, completing necessary documentation.
• Contact victims; coordinate with the Marion County District Attorney’s Office to gather restitution information; negotiate restitution amounts for FAAs; recommend restitution and department or court fees; and monitor payments and other financial obligations.
• Participate in client staffing with local schools and other agencies, including YST and resource committee meetings.
• Collaborate with public and private agencies and use community resources to develop case plans and juvenile placements.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with department personnel and programs to facilitate services for juveniles.
• Provide feedback on program development, policies, procedures, data collection, statistics, and records.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• As a Juvenile Probation Officer, act as a lead worker over trainees, student placements, and volunteers and provide guidance to other Probation Officers when in a lead-worker position.

Benefits

• An additional 5% will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for fluent Spanish/English skills.
• Eligible full-time employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level