Juvenile Probation Officer I

Position Overview

Under the appointment of the Presiding Juvenile Court Judge, employee performs juvenile probation and/or juvenile intake duties. Receives complaints; considers the commencement of proceedings; makes investigations, reports, and recommendations; supervises juveniles under orders of the juvenile court; makes referrals for services; and performs other duties as designated by law or as directed by the court.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

• Makes investigations, reports and recommendations to the juvenile court.
• Refers to the DHR for investigations, reports and recommendations of complaints and allegations of dependency, or children in need of supervision when so specified by the policies and procedures of the court.
• Receives and examines complaints and allegations of delinquency, in need of supervision or dependency of a child for the purpose of considering the commencement of proceedings as provided by Alabama Law.
• Supervises and assists a child placed on probation or in protective supervision or aftercare by order of the court or other authority of law.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other private or public agencies of the community as needed.
• Makes predisposition studies and submits reports and recommendations to the court as required by Alabama law.
• Performs such other functions as are designated by Alabama law or as directed by the court.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience

• Baccalaureate degree with a major in behavioral science, social work, psychology, administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in providing services to children and adolescents. Education and experience in equivalent to demonstrate knowledge of the juvenile justice system and an understanding of child and adolescent psychology. Advanced educational degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience requirements.

• Considerable knowledge of the juvenile justice system, especially as it relates to juvenile delinquency and children in need of supervision matters.
• Knowledge of community resources providing services to children and families.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with children and their families, and with agencies serving children in the community.
• Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a typewriter and computer.
• Some knowledge of human development and child and adolescent psychology.
• Some understanding of a variety of cultural, ethnic, and racial populations.
• Ability to work independently and to make sound judgments.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of valid driver's license.

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• The person in this position frequently communicates in person and on the telephone.
• Needs to be able to operate office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

• In accordance with PREA guidelines, all candidates are required to undergo a background check through the Department of Human Resources to assess any history of child abuse or neglect.
• Prospective employees joining the team at the Neaves-Davis Center for Children must acknowledge that inability to successfully pass this background check will lead to the termination of their employment at the center.
• During their initial week of employment, new hires must also fulfill the requirement of completing and passing the online PREA test titled "PREA: Your Role in Responding to Sexual Assault." This test is accessible online, and employees are expected to provide a certificate of completion or passing to the facility's Compliance Officer.

Certifications or Licenses Required

• Must have a valid Alabama Drivers license

Work Schedule:

• Must be available for 4:00PM - 12:00AM and 12:00AM - 8:00AM shifts

DISCLAIMER: This job is based on fiscal funding by the State of Alabama. If future funding is not appropriated by the State, this job will be subject to termination.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.

Juvenile Probation

817 Cook Avenue

Huntsville, Alabama, 35801