Probation Officer 2 (Traditional)

MCJC•Dayton, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Juvenile Division CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Probation Officer II FLSA STATUS: Exempt EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours variable DEPARTMENT: Probation Services CIVIL SERVICE STATUS: Unclassified REPORTS TO: Probation Supervisor PAYGRADE: A20 DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS An employee assigned to this classification investigates, counsels and supervises juvenile offenders referred by the Court. The employee provides and maintains information and documentation, administers sanctions, and refers juveniles for treatment or other needed services. Employee may occasionally have to travel out of state, and will respond to emergency situations during off-hours.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Juvenile Court system procedure and process; counseling; social work; corrections; Ohio Revised Code as it pertains to probation functions; criminal justice system; universal precautions for control of blood borne pathogens; programming and community resources; family structure and issues
Ability to: maintain good community relations as Court representative; establish and maintain effective work relationships with associates and job contacts; establish rapport with juveniles and family members of various social and economic backgrounds; perform under stress when confronted with emergency, critical, unusual or dangerous situations; work with resistant clients; maintain confidentiality of confidential and sensitive information; establish caseload priorities.
Skill in: Crisis intervention assessment; interviewing juveniles, family members and others; active listening; mediation; completing statistical and progress reports; data input; operation of computer; application of job software programs; aggressive restraint; analyzing program data and implementing cognitive behavior intervention.
A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, social work or related field with one to two years of related experience, which may include an internship or field placement, or one to two years of work experience in juvenile justice or a related field serving youth and families.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree may be substituted for up to two years experience at the Director’s discretion.
Other requirements vary according to program.

Responsibilities

Monitors, supervises & counsels juvenile offenders to ensure compliance with Court ordered probation terms and conditions.
Develops and implements individual case plans, utilizes Transformational Supervision along with evidence-based practices to monitor juvenile’s progress.
Keeps Court informed of progress through written reports and Court appearances, and confers with youth and family concerning progress, problems and issues in meeting treatment goals.
Intervenes in crisis situations and determines the need for the youth and family.
Strives to establish trusting relationships with assigned youth; encourages youthful offenders in various recreational, cultural, educational and therapeutic activities designed to enhance self-esteem, and participates with youth to build relationship and trust.
Makes announced and unannounced home visits and works closely with client families to provide guidance and structure to the family unit.
Monitors school performance including attendance, academic achievement, behavior problems and other issues.
Interacts with school officials to ensure effective educational planning.
Investigates juvenile offenders and their families.
Analyzes data, administers risk assessments, prepares written reports and makes recommendations concerning disposition of cases.
Attends court hearings to present Social History information, describe youth’s behavior and performance, and provide updates to assist the Judge or Magistrate in making most appropriate disposition.
Provides timely completion of dispositional investigation reports.
Facilitates after-care plans including providing direction to youth in seeking residence after treatment plan, locating support groups for youth and family, providing assistance to care givers in enrolling youth in school, and providing support in dealing with other life issues.
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal court programs, social service agencies and community resources, makes referrals when appropriate and follows up with treatment progress, problems and issues in coordination with treatment agency.
Utilizes volunteers and college interns to supplement juvenile offender programming efforts; Serves as mentor and coordinator for volunteers and interns assigned.
Prepares requests for summons and warrants, effecting delivery of service when appropriate.
Observes and collects urinalysis samples to determine if youth is using illicit drugs
Facilitates parent & youth support group development, and as required provides onsite or work site supervision.
Monitors ACA compliance, and sub-supervises mediation.
Makes speaking engagements and represents court on committees.