0000003911.JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER.JUVENILE DEPARTMENT

Dallas County•Dallas, TX

3d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Provides professional casework, supervision, counseling, and services to rehabilitate youthful offenders committed to divisions within the Juvenile Department. Depending on the position, duties may include intake and risk assessments, diagnosis, investigations, crisis intervention, case planning, report writing, determining youth dispositions, and arranging resources to address the immediate needs of youths and their families. The role is based in a secured, 24-hour facility and may involve working with juveniles who have committed dangerous or aggressive acts. Employees may be required to work overtime or double shifts, change shifts, and be held over or called back as essential personnel. The employee may be transferred to another department, shift, location, or facility based on departmental needs. The position may also involve home visits and transporting youths.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminology, Corrections, Counseling, Law, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, Business Management, Public Administration, Education, or a job-related field of study.
Skilled in the use of standard software applications.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, and the general public.
Obtain Probation Officer certification within six months of employment.
Pass an extensive background investigation.
Possess a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record.
Complete mandatory drug testing before employment and be subject to random, unannounced drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.
Be physically able to perform handling-with-care techniques, including takedowns, chasing, and restraining youth, as outlined in Texas Juvenile Justice Department requirements.
Tolerate work in an emotionally demanding and stressful environment with juveniles who may have committed dangerous or aggressive acts.
Be at least 21 years of age for applicable positions and pass all portions (physical and written) of the Juvenile Academy to continue employment, or meet applicable PREA and Ethics standards for specific positions.

Nice To Haves

One year of job-related experience in casework, counseling, community supervision, or group work in a social services, community, corrections, or juvenile agency serving offenders or disadvantaged persons.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and services to youths to promote rehabilitation and protect the community from further delinquent acts.
Conduct intake and risk assessments to determine appropriate levels of supervision and intervention.
Consult with family members, school officials, and others to understand youths and tailor services to their needs.
Plan treatment programs involving education, substance-use treatment, camp or foster-care placement, or other community-based treatment.
Counsel youths and families on behavior, school, responsibility, attitudes, goals, consequences, and related concerns; discuss rehabilitation progress and conduct crisis intervention.
Document casework contacts, status changes, progress, and problems; prepare accurate court reports and maintain case records.
Respond to inquiries and serve as a liaison with schools, community agencies, law enforcement, CPS, MHMR, and other agencies.
As needed, supervise youths in holding areas, respond to emergencies, chase or restrain youths, and transport youths from police custody in accordance with applicable laws and procedures.
Attend required staff training and meetings.
Serve as back-up to staff and assume duties as necessary, including administering medications, transporting youths to appointments, processing intake assessments or discharges, and disciplining youths.
Perform other duties as assigned.