Sr. Probation Officer - Home Detention

Lake County IL•Vernon Hills, IL

58d

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs work of considerable difficulty in probation and other community correctional services with juvenile offenders. Professionals in this position perform casework, supervision, and counseling of juvenile probationers. Work typically involves acting as a lead Probation Officer, or Project Director. This individual is an established leader in the organization. Work is performed under limited general supervision of a Probation Officer Supervisor. Work requires considerable independent judgment, initiative and familiarity with standards, policies, and functions of the 19th Judicial Circuit Court. Duties may often involve aiding in the training of new staff. Provide intervention services for at-risk youth, male and female, in the community via evidenced-based methods. Work requires the use of independent judgment, initiative, and familiarity with standards, policies, and functions of the 19th Judicial Circuit and the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts (AOIC). Hours of Work Varies by unit. May be required to work evenings and weekends as assigned. May be required to be on-call during conventional and non-conventional hours (evening/weekends) All duties as delineated in the Juvenile Probation Officer Job Description apply. Provides guidance and assists in training. Works with management to help improve policies, procedures, and standards. Forms productive and constructive relationships with clients, judiciary, staff, management, and ancillary agencies. Serve as a trainer/mentor. Complete field, home and office visits per departmental policy and standards. Participates in stakeholder and probation committees as needed. May be responsible for: Facilitating programs This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, programs, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time. Identifies and recommends realistic methods and/or procedures to enhance overall division effectiveness and efficiency. Effectively demonstrates an ability to complete a variety of assignments. Demonstrates unique and creative problem solving on a repeated basis. Demonstrates a variety of skills that contribute to effective service delivery. Is competent to work effectively with most all cases and assignments. Possesses a working knowledge of the justice system, relevant laws, court rules, administrative orders, Administrative Office policies and procedures, and the operation of the assigned unit. Competently handles more challenging caseloads. Manages multiple priorities with minimal assistance. Recognizes and diagnoses problems and demonstrates competent problem-solving and decision-making skills on a continuing basis. Demonstrates a continuing awareness of system issues and needs and brings them to the attention of management. Demonstrates competent written and verbal communications.

Requirements

Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferably with major course work in criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, psychology, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years working in probation, criminal justice, or social service field preferred.
Certification from the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must be a resident of Illinois.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Provide intervention services for at-risk youth, male and female, in the community via evidenced-based methods.
All duties as delineated in the Juvenile Probation Officer Job Description apply.
Provides guidance and assists in training.
Works with management to help improve policies, procedures, and standards.
Forms productive and constructive relationships with clients, judiciary, staff, management, and ancillary agencies.
Serve as a trainer/mentor.
Complete field, home and office visits per departmental policy and standards.
Participates in stakeholder and probation committees as needed.
Facilitating programs
Identifies and recommends realistic methods and/or procedures to enhance overall division effectiveness and efficiency.
Effectively demonstrates an ability to complete a variety of assignments.
Demonstrates unique and creative problem solving on a repeated basis.
Demonstrates a variety of skills that contribute to effective service delivery.
Is competent to work effectively with most all cases and assignments.
Possesses a working knowledge of the justice system, relevant laws, court rules, administrative orders, Administrative Office policies and procedures, and the operation of the assigned unit.
Competently handles more challenging caseloads.
Manages multiple priorities with minimal assistance.
Recognizes and diagnoses problems and demonstrates competent problem-solving and decision-making skills on a continuing basis.
Demonstrates a continuing awareness of system issues and needs and brings them to the attention of management.
Demonstrates competent written and verbal communications.