Juv Probation Officer I - Dept 679

Come work at a place where we strive to promote and create a safe community. We take pride in living and working in Central Texas and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

Job Description :

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

• Fulfill all duties related to his / her assignment as directed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the United States Department of Justice. This includes, but is not limited to, all polices in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Texas Family Code, Bell County Employee Handbook, and Bell County Juvenile Services policies and procedures.
• Must have the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Keep the Area Manager advised of all critical situations that may arise.
• Performs case management for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
• Conducts initial intake interviews of youth and family to gather and assess information to determine nature of offense and determine probable cause.
• Required to make day to day decisions related to case management and recommendations to the Court based on the youth's risk and need level using validated screening instruments.
• Prepares individualized case plans, makes appropriate community resource referrals, maintains contact with outside agencies related to referrals.
• Visits youth at home, school, at work, in residential treatment facilities, or in detention as required by level of supervision or the immediate need.
• Maintains current, and accurate case records on all assigned youth.
• Works directly with the Court, the County Attorney's Office, Defense Attorneys, and service providers.
• Prepares reports and documents for the court and testifies when required.
• Provides transportation to treatment facilities or other care as required or directed by the Area Manager.
• Monitors and enforces compliance with court orders, deferred prosecution rules, condition of release, diversion program, and temporary pre-court monitoring and assigns sanctions for violations per department policy.
• Maintain contact with youth to ensure that restitution monies are paid and ensures that all personnel needing information on restitution are kept informed.
• Fulfills duties related to the JPO on-call roster.
• Fulfills duties related to the JSO on-call roster : providing direct care and supervision / security for juveniles in either a pre-adjudicated detention facility or a post-adjudication residential facility and working a schedule that will involve weekends, holidays, evening, or nights (shift work).
• Always maintain his / her appearance and appropriate professional behavior.
• Address behavioral issue / concerns of residents to ensure compliance, to include assisting staff during any situation that requires the use of Handle with Care and the department approved management program.
• May be moved to other positions within the department as necessary with or without notice.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Cour, the Area Manager, Assistant Director, or Chief Juvenile Probation Officer.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

one (1) year of experience in corrections, counseling, sociology or closely related experience is preferred.

Physical Demands :

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) :

Involves routine and frequent exposure to :

Special Certifications and Licenses :

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Additional Qualifications :

Proposed Compensation :

24.43 - $24.43

Additional Recruiting Instruction :

Bell County reserves the right to close, or extend any job posting at any time, regardless of the job posting closing date listed.

All current employees must also complete their application on the county website. The Background investigation Release Form and the Prison Rape Elimination Act Disclosure form which can be obtained at :

https : / / www.bellcountytx.com / departments / human_resources / juvenile_services_applicant_forms.php#outer-286

Work Shift :

Office Hours (United States of America)

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.

Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy located at the Historic Courthouse, 3rd Floor, in downtown Belton.

Salary : $24