Probation Supervisor

MCJC•Dayton, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manages and provides leadership to one of three specialized probation units — Traditional Probation, Intensive Treatment Services (ITS), or the Resource Planning Program (RPP). This posting fills three supervisor vacancies. Applicants are considered for all three roles; the hiring committee determines the unit that best fits each selected candidate's demonstrated strengths. All three roles are based in Probation and report to the Probation Director. Traditional Probation leads a team of seven officers carrying the department's largest general-supervision caseload — traditional supervision, diversion, and interstate compact cases. It functions as the primary entry and exit point for youth on probation and carries the highest caseload per officer in the department. Intensive Treatment Services (ITS) leads a specialized health-and-wellness team of five, serving referrals from the bench and from Probation as a whole for youth with intensive treatment and behavioral-health needs. Resource Planning Program (RPP) leads a specialized docket team handling the department's highest-need, highest-risk youth and its placement services — in-care services for JCARE, the CAST reentry program, and placement probation in-county, out-of-county, and residential. In all three units, the supervisor must hold a deep, working knowledge of juvenile court process and Ohio law governing juvenile justice, including the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Rules of Juvenile Procedure as they apply to probation. This expertise is a core requirement of the position and is applied daily in case decisions, staff direction, and court representation. In this position, you are an At-Will Employee serving at the pleasure of the Administrative Judge.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in social work, education or related field with over five years of experience working with juveniles in corrections and human behavioral dynamics, including training or experience in management, or a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with at least five years of supervisory/leadership experience.
State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Nice To Haves

Deep, working knowledge of juvenile court process and Ohio law governing juvenile justice, including the Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Rules of Juvenile Procedure as they apply to probation.

Responsibilities

Leads the unit in developing a shared vision that strengthens both the departmental and Court vision, mentoring and guiding staff toward shared goals through conduct, consistency, composure, and genuine investment in each team member.
Serves as the unit’s subject-matter resource on juvenile court process, Ohio Revised Code, and Rules of Juvenile Procedure as they pertain to probation, applying that knowledge to direct the team, resolve complex case questions, and support officers in day-to-day decisions.
Maintains deep understanding and knowledge in the demands of probation supervision and model effective practice.
Works collaboratively with youth and families to develop strength-based, individualized case plans.
Distributes and assigns cases based on officer strengths and caseload capacity, and processes cases for the assigned unit including clients, families, and community partners.
Reviews and approves Dispositional Investigation Reports, warrants, requests for service, courtesy supervision, Home Investigation, early termination of probation, and Report and Recommendation filings for compliance, along with all other required documentation.
Directs case evaluation to identify youth who need expanded services, oversees escalation of case management and referrals to the Formal Review Committee, attends court hearings, and supports officers in court as needed.
Represents the department and Court in a manner consistent with their mission and standards.
Supervises Juvenile Probation Officers and support staff, trains new staff on the functionality of the unit, delegates work, plans priorities, provides direction, and oversees implementation of Court and departmental goals at the unit level.
Conducts employee evaluations, resolves work complaints and issues, addresses client and community complaints, provides ongoing supervision to staff, and ensures work complies with court process, procedure, and regulatory requirements.
Conducts monthly case conferences, reviews and approves staff mileage monthly, approves and monitors staff leave time, and is competent in timekeeping payroll systems.
Establishes and evaluates unit goals, maintains unit communications, conducts weekly unit meetings, and participates in leadership meetings.
Produces weekly written unit reports and quarterly reports and tracking forms, demonstrating strong written communication across reporting, case planning, and documentation.
Performs the duties of a Juvenile Probation Officer as needed, serves on committees, and completes reports in accordance with formal review requirements.
Other related duties as required by supervisor.