Probation Officer IV (AFTERCARE)

MCJC•Dayton, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

An employee assigned to this classification demonstrates competency in one or more specialized areas including alcohol or drugs, gender specific, sex offender, mental health, learning disabled or other, and serves as a department and a Court resource in specialized area. The Juvenile Probation Officer IV also performs the duties of Juvenile Probation Officer II, and provides training to Probation Officers, interns and volunteers. Employee may occasionally have to travel out of state, and will respond to emergency situations during off-hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, social work or related field with three years of experience in the juvenile justice system, or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field with two years of work experience in juvenile justice or a related field serving youth and families.
Demonstrated skill and expertise in a specialized area pertinent to juvenile justice.
Completion of 10 hours training per year in the field of expertise.
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.
Specialized field may require licensure or certification.

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree may be substituted for up to two years experience at the Director’s discretion.

Responsibilities

Performs juvenile probation responsibilities, and demonstrates competency in specialty area.
Provides training to interns and volunteers regarding job duties and responsibilities, and trains and provides resources for probation officers regarding specialty area.
Acts as resource for Department and Court in specialized area.
Demonstrates competency in one or more specialized areas (i.e. AOD, gender specific, sex offender, mental health, learning disabled, etc.) and acts as a resource for the Department/Court in developed special area.
Monitors and supervises juvenile offenders to ensure compliance with Court ordered probation terms and conditions.
Develops and implements case plans, and monitors juvenile’s compliance.
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 need for parenting education.
Supervises felony offenders for Aftercare services for JCARE-ART (Juvenile Cognitive Alternative Rehabilitative Effort (CBT) and Aggression Replacement Training), and the Center for Adolescent Services.
Supervises youth while in programming at the Center for Adolescent Services.
Interacts with youth in the community as well as in local placement.
Participates in family sessions and treatment team meetings while youth are in placement.
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 surprise 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.
Schedules appointments.
Attends court hearings to present Social History information, describe youth’s behavior and performance, and provide updates to assist the Judge or referee in making most appropriate disposition.
Completes 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 support groups, and provides work site supervision.
Monitors ACA compliance, and sub-supervises mediation.
Makes speaking engagements and represents court on committees.