What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Probation Officer I: Intake position at Williamson County, TX?
Salary : $50,593.91 Annually
Location : Georgetown : 200 Wilco Way, TX
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 14.02907
Department : Juvenile Services
Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
FLSA : Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting directly to a Juvenile Probation Supervisor, responsible for providing case management and supervision of youth on assigned caseload using trauma-informed practices. Level I of II in Juvenile Probation.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
- Understands, practices, and promotes the vision of Williamson County Juvenile Services
- Maintains daily focus on the department's service philosophy when interacting with youth, including emphasis on Developmental Assets, Developmental Relationships, SPARK identification, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
- Engages with youth on caseload to develop relationships and focus efforts toward diversion of youth from commitment to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD)
- Models positive behavior and leadership to youth in all interactions
- Redirects youth behavior using appropriate trauma-focused interventions when necessary
- Interviews and counsel offenders and families in development and rehabilitation
- Appears in juvenile court and testifies in hearings regarding youth on caseload
- Provides supervision of youth on Conditions of Release, monitor compliance with Electronic Monitor for youth placed on Deferred Prosecution and Court Ordered Probation
- Maintains compliance with daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly contact and case plan standards
- Coordinates and transports juveniles for various appointments outside the facility, and for placement in out-of-county and TJJD facilities
- Develops relationships and communicates regularly with personnel in law enforcement, schools, courts, community organizations, and other social service agencies
- Readily complies with departmental / countywide policies and TJJD standards
- The physical demands and environmental factors listed below, as well as regular attendance, are also essential functions for this position
- Coordinates, supervises, and facilitates special programs, such as Family Nights
- Performs detention and probation intake meetings with youth and family
- Attends all meeting and trainings as required
- Performs special duties as assigned
Intake Assignment
ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
IRREGULAR HOURS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required by date of employment
Required within six (6) months of employment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below :
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at .
Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.
TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Williamson County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible full-time employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; short- term disability and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements.
To review our benefit options and associated costs, click here to visit our interactive benefits cost estimator.
The County also provides retirement benefits. Full-time & part-time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these basic employee benefits and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays. For more details please contact Williamson County Human Resources at 512-943-1533.
Texas Administrative Code : RULE §344.200 I have a four (4) year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Texas Administrative Code : RULE §344.200 I have completed one (1) year / 18 hours of graduate study in a degree field approved by TJJD - OR - I have at least one (1) year of related juvenile supervision experience as defined by TJJD.
Texas Administrative Code : RULE §344.200 : This position requires you are at least 21 years of age at date of hire. Are you able to meet this requirement?
Texas Administrative Code : RULE §344.400 : This position requires you have a non-disqualifying criminal history. Are you able to meet this requirement?
Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal records check. The offer of employment will be contingent upon a non-disqualifying criminal history / sex offender registration background check, child abuse registry check, and passing a drug test and physical exam (provided by County). I am able to meet this requirement.
Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire?
This position requires a driving records check as part of the selection process. In order to be considered for this position, your driving record may not include any of the following conditions during the last 36-months. Any driving convictions involving :
The scheduling needs of this position are currently a rotating schedule, to cover the hours of 7 : 00am-9 : 00pm Monday-Friday (Intake position), and require on-call availability. A successful candidate must have flexibility with work days and times, including evening and weekend hours. The schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the Division Director. Are you able and willing to have the required schedule flexibility for this position?
Are you available and willing to work a varied schedule that includes weekends and holidays?
Do you have experience providing services to at-risk juveniles?
Provide specific example(s) of your experience providing in-home and community case management services to at-risk juveniles. Include the employer(s) and dates you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History / Experience section of this application.
Have you ever been the subject of a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation? What was the outcome of the investigation? Type N / A if this does not apply.
A provision of Texas Administrative Code, title 37 344.302 states that an individual with prior military experience will need to provide related discharge documents during the background check process. Have you ever been on active duty for training (ADT) or served in the military?
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Use the space below to explain ALL gaps in employment. Type N / A if this does not apply.
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At Williamson County Juvenile Services, the protection and safety of the youth that we serve is our #1 priority. For that reason, we will screen all candidates that move forward in the process for positions of trust with children with The Diana Screen®. The Diana Screen® is a sexual risk screening tool used by Williamson County Juvenile Services to screen candidates moving forward in the process to work or volunteer with our youth. The Diana Screen® is administered on a computer in our office and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. The Diana Screen® helps to identify people who may step over a sexual boundary line or who may present a sexual risk to children and teens. The Diana Screen® is used as one part of Williamson County Juvenile Service's overall application / interview / screening process.By completing The Diana Screen® you are helping to make Williamson County Juvenile Services as safe as possible for the youth in our care. For more information about The Diana Screen® please visit www.DianaScreen.comI acknowledge my understanding that the results of the Diana Screen® will be used in determining my eligibility for employment with Williamson County Juvenile Services and I consent to pre-employment / pre-offer participation in the Diana Screen®.
Please provide a brief statement introducing yourself and illustrating why you should be considered as the most qualified individual for this position.
I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that I feel qualifies me for the job I am seeking. Please avoid the use of acronyms or abbreviations that describe job duties and define job titles.
I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected. I also understand that I may not submit a resume in lieu of filling out the application or answering the Supplemental Questions. However, I may attach a resume to the application to provide additional information.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above statement.
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