What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation officer position at State of CT Judicial Branch?
Juvenile Probation Officer Trainee
State of Connecticut Judicial Branch
Statewide
- The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch is seeking a Juvenile Probation Officer Trainee to receive on-the-job training and is given progressively responsible assignments in all aspects of the following operations : prepare predispositional studies for the court and formulates dispositional alternatives appropriate to the needs of the juvenile;
- conduct in-depth interviews with juveniles, parents, educators and social service agencies; initiate referrals for diagnostic evaluation and implements treatment recommendations;
- provide crisis intervention counseling to juveniles and families; may screen juveniles to determine eligibility for alternative vocational and educational programs;
- provide counseling services to enhance juveniles' adjustment in home, school and community; facilitates referral or placement to social service agencies or residential treatment program and serves as a liaison;
- investigate victim restitution and assists victims with their participation in court process; supervise and verifies juveniles' compliance with court orders through periodic interviews and field visits with family and school;
- in conjunction with the State's Advocate, prepare detention hearings and initiates probation violations; maintain probation contact records and prepares status reports;
- testify at court hearings; may participate in drug and alcohol screening; develop community resources and conducts public education workshops and training;
- conduct non-judicial interviews which incorporate elements of assessment, supervision, and diversion; mediate parent-child conflicts in order to develop formal resolutions;
may transport children and family for placement, medical testing, or other required services; perform related duties as required.
Employees in this job class / series must be able to perform physically demanding work and handle critical situations, such as medical emergencies, self-defense, and potentially restraining clients.
Successful candidates and employees in this job class / series must be able to demonstrate proficiency in job simulation exercises and skill assessment tests.
Salary Range : $65,116 - $80,537 / year plus State of Connecticut benefits.
New employees begin at the minimum. The starting salary for existing state employees may be higher than the minimum, in accordance with existing Judicial Branch policy.
The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch offers its employees a top notch array of health and retirement benefits including but not limited to : paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave, group life insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation, voluntary flexible spending account programs, discounted auto and home insurance policies and long and short term disability.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
General Experience : A Bachelor's degree.
Special Requirements : Incumbents are required to have a valid Connecticut motor vehicle operator's license and a motor vehicle available for daily use
Working Conditions : Incumbents may be exposed to some risk of injury from assaultive / abusive clients; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions when interviewing clients in detention or conducting home visits;
may be exposed to communicable diseases.
Term of Appointment : This class is intended to permit the Judicial Branch to recruit and train employees for the class of Juvenile Probation Officer I.
An employee classified as a Juvenile Probation Officer Trainee shall be advanced to Juvenile Probation Officer I upon his / her first anniversary with the Judicial Branch and a service rating of satisfactory or better.
Applications must be received by September 3, 2024. Applications must be submitted through the on-line application site at : (CLICK BELOW).
Careers at the Branch play an essential role for the public and society. Our meaningful, challenging, and interesting positions have a long-lasting effect that serves to advance justice and ultimately provides for the greater good of all.
Please reference posting number 24-7000-073
Last updated : 2024-08-30
Salary : $65,116 - $80,537
