Juvenile Probation Officer

Union County Ohio•Marysville, OH

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Union County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile and Probate Division, is seeking a compassionate, motivated Juvenile Probation Officer to join our team. This rewarding position provides supervision, guidance, and case management to court-involved youth while helping them make positive choices and achieve lasting success.

Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the field of social work, human services, education, psychology, cognitive behavior therapy/counseling or other related field PLUS one (1) or more years of experience in juvenile justice, social service, social work, corrections, law enforcement, or related field.
A Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred.
Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the county's vehicle insurance policy.
Must possess or be able to obtain necessary licensure or certification to allow for carrying of any safety related equipment including but not limited to, tasers and pepper spray.
Must possess and maintain certification for the use of Ohio Courts Network.
Knowledge of: county, department, and unit goals and objectives; county, department, and unit policies and procedures; personnel rules and regulations; government structure and process; public relations; legal terminology; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; case management; criminal justice; probation work methods and philosophies; social work or social behavioral sciences; counseling; available community resources; court policies and procedures; court system structure and process; probation case management; interviewing; safety practices and procedures; federal, state, and local laws; investigation techniques; courtroom procedures.
Skill in: crisis de-escalation, conflict resolution, telephone console operation; word processing; computer operation; use of modern office equipment; motor vehicle operation.
Ability to: carry out instructions in written, oral, or picture form; deal with problems involving variables within familiar and unfamiliar context; use proper research methods to gather data; recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; subdue and/or restrain youth and/or adults; resolve complaints/conflict; add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers; exercise independent judgment and discretion; prepare accurate documentation; respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials; communicate effectively; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communication; work alone on most tasks; lift file boxes; handle sensitive communication with officials and general public; travel to and gain access to work site; develop and maintain effective working relationships; perform job safely.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred ; however, in extenuating circumstances an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training (which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities) may satisfy this requirement.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage assigned juvenile probation cases.
Monitor compliance with court orders and implement appropriate incentives or sanctions.
Build positive relationships with youth, families, schools, and community partners.
Conduct case investigations, prepare reports, and attend court hearings.
Perform regular case contacts and drug/alcohol screenings as needed.
Manages case load of juveniles and/or adults under community control sanctions (e.g., oversees youth and/or adults; interviews, conducts visits/meetings, and observes youth and/or adults at residence, school, work site or other community locations; cooperates with public and private organizations regarding treatment and welfare of youth and/or adults; reviews documents, records, and reports to develop case plans in conjunction with youth and/or adults to address identified risk factors; maintains and reviews case plans with youth (including his/her parent(s)/guardian(s)) and/or adults to address identified risk factors; maintains and reviews case plans with offenders throughout supervision period to gauge progress of established goals; conducts visual surveillance and monitoring; performs drug testing by observing, collecting and transporting specimens or using drug kit procedures when necessary and maintains a written chain of evidence from sample collection through testing and hearing process; completes placement recommendations, arrest, and violation investigations by interviewing individuals, reading & understanding technical information including medical, psychological, law enforcement, and legal documents; travels to youth and/or adult homes, schools, places of employment, community service sites, jails, treatment facilities, medical/clinical appointments, courts, etc.; assists courts, attorneys and law enforcement officers; supervises and assists youth and/or adults with conditions of probation/supervision; consults with and makes recommendations to Courts and attorneys; investigates alleged probation violations; implements curfew and other sanctions as directed by the Court; notifies courts of probation violations; assists youth and/or adults in obtaining services; assists youth and/or adults in completing community services and other court orders; maintains records and makes such available to the probation department administration and courts; etc. Supervises youth and/or adults on pre-trial supervision as needed. Coordinates work with the Court's Specialized Dockets as needed.
Completes appropriate screenings/assessments on youth and/or adults; prepares and files appropriate case updates, violations and other documents as needed/directed; prepares required court reports and paperwork; prepares monthly data collection reports; collaborates with educators as a means of monitoring attendance, behavior and grades and creating intervention plans when necessary; collaborates with law enforcement and/or other county agencies; maintains records in accordance with retention period as required by law; etc.
Maintains required licensures, certification, and continuing education requirements, if any.
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Attends staff meetings as assigned.
Will be required to work evening and weekend hours