Probation Officer I

Cobb County Government • Juvenile Court Marietta, GA

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to provide supervision and case management to youth placed on local jurisdiction probation and/or other categories of court-ordered conditions of supervision. This position requires working a flexible schedule, i.e., some evenings, some weekends, and/or via a rotating on-call schedule that requires phone accessibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related field required
• One year experience in probation case management, criminal justice or related field
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provides probationary supervision for a caseload of juvenile offenders; reviews court records and court orders: determines obligations of offenders; conducts intake interviews; collects and records case intake data; obtained school records and obtains family social history; explains conditions of probation and related programs and the consequences of probation violation; installs ankle monitors and tracks youth utilizing tracking software; performs drug screening; transports juveniles as required; prepares reports for use in screening and placement of youth; maintains regular communication with probationers, parents/guardians; and closes cases or discharges juvenile from supervision per case time limit.
• Formulates case plans for offenders: makes home, school, and/or field visits; establishes goals and sanctions; secures court ordered or sanctioned services with partnering agencies; assists youth with making amends with victim; monitors compliance with completion of restitution; makes referrals regarding counseling, community service, tutoring, mentoring, and work readiness training; and monitors clients' school and work attendance and participation in resource programs.
• Performs court officer/reporter duties: schedules, prepares, and presents cases within mandated time limits; provides notification to juveniles and families of upcoming hearings; identifies witnesses, victims, and other relevant individuals needed to appear in court; prepares and executes subpoenas, summonses, and other legal documents; provides testimony in court; conducts case related research; and makes recommendation for dispensation of cases.
• Identifies community resources designed to meet the needs of children and families: recruits, screens, and matches probated juvenile offenders to participate in approved programs; screens offenders for willingness and appropriateness; refers parents to community outreach and social service programs as needed; and coordinates with other agencies to assist families with obtaining healthcare and medical coverage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level