Juvenile Intake Probation Officer

Lucas County•Toledo, OH

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for conducting intake interviews for youth referred to Probation Services, completing the Disposition Investigation Report (social history), and the risk and needs instrument tool (OYAS), with recommendations regarding dispositional sanctions and overrides for cases when appropriate. Responsible for all supervision of assigned youth pending assignment to District Unit Probation Officer.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in psychology, social work, criminal justice, education or a related field.
At least two (2) years relevant work experience required; three (3) plus years preferred, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
Must possess basic computer/keyboarding skills.
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must.
Must be a minimum of twenty-one (21) years of age.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Submit to a pre-employment screening (including physical exam, psychological exam, TB screen, drug screen) criminal record check and in-depth reference check.
Requires the ability to exercise sound judgment, make informed decisions, apply common sense, carry out instructions and independently problem-solve situations that arise and require immediate resolution.
Requires the ability to perform basic arithmetic, including the ability to calculate percentages and decimals.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills a must.
Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference, descriptive and advisory data and information such as technical operating manuals, statutes, procedures, guidelines and routine and non-routine correspondence.
Must write legibly.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in probation interviewing and non-violent crisis intervention is preferred.

Responsibilities

Meets with families to conduct intake interviews.
Completes all duties as a probation officer until case is assigned to probation officer, including any emergency situations that may arise.
Collects collateral information for intake cases from visits to the youth’s home, school, Juvenile Detention Center or community treatment service providers as appropriate.
Completes Dispositional Investigation Report (DIR) and Risk and Needs instrument tool (OYAS), along with recommending dispositional sanctions and treatment alternatives for each case referred to probation services within the time frames established by departmental.
Completes “Override Request” for those cases that pose peculiarities that the Risk and Needs instrument tool (OYAS) do not measure, and which do not accurately reflect the proper type or level of probation services required for the referred youth.
Implements Court Orders; files probation violations; makes recommendations to assist in devising case plans for probationers; makes recommendations to the court.
Refers youth and/or their families to specialized services and/or programs sponsored by the Court, community agencies or other approved service providers.
Appears in Court to provide testimony and present recommendations as required.
Confers with prosecutors, attorneys, magistrates and judges in conjunction with court hearings.
Prepares and processes items such as motions to show cause, requests for minor warrants, requests for psychological evaluations, placement checklist forms, correspondence and other reports as required.
Prepares and processes reports concerning known or suspected cases of child abuse as required by policy and law.
Makes referrals for the assessment and treatment of substance abuse related problems.
Presents case information to the Resource Staffing Team and others as required.
Substitutes for absent probation officer when needed.
Completes/prepares intra-state and inter-state cases as assigned.
May be required to assist in the collection of research or information for special projects.
May be required to work irregular hours.
Attends mandatory staff meetings and training as assigned.
Provides support and backup to other employees as needed or requested.
All other duties as assigned.