Juvenile Probation Officer (underfill Juvenile Probation Officer Trainee) BILINGUAL

Destination Athlete Of Marion County, Or • Salem, OR

419d • $59,634 - $88,026 • Onsite

About The Position

The Juvenile Probation Officer position at Marion County involves professional juvenile case management and supervision, focusing on evidence-based practices to achieve outcomes established by the Juvenile Department. This role is available at two levels: Juvenile Probation Officer Trainee and Juvenile Probation Officer, with the hiring level determined by the candidate's qualifications. The position requires bilingual Spanish/English skills to serve monolingual Spanish-speaking clients effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in social or behavioral sciences or a related field.
• Two years of paid experience working with high-risk youth, or five years of Juvenile Probation Officer experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills, with a requirement to pass a fluency assessment.
• Ability to pass a criminal history background check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with juvenile justice systems.
• Knowledge of juvenile development and risk factors.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional juvenile case management and supervision under close supervision.
• Utilize evidence-based practices supported by research data to achieve identified outcomes.
• Conduct intake assessments to inform clients of Juvenile Department processes and assess their needs, strengths, and risk levels.
• Develop, monitor, and update case plans that address the needs and strengths of clients.
• Provide cognitive restructuring, skill development, emotional regulation, and behavior modification interventions using the EPICS model.
• Coordinate with the District Attorney's office for processing cases, referrals, and violations.
• Create and maintain timely case records and documents using approved software.
• Prepare court orders and present case information and recommendations to the court.
• Monitor clients for compliance with court-ordered conditions and provide additional case management for non-compliance.
• Make referrals to the department, Court, OYA, and community programs as necessary.
• Contact victims to gather restitution information and recommend amounts to the court.
• Participate in staffing regarding clients at local schools and agencies.
• Provide feedback on program development, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree