Director I - Family Court, Juvenile Branch
Director I - Family Court, Juvenile Branch
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Job Description
Position Summary
The employee in this position provides administrative oversight and supervises juvenile probation services in various geographical districts special service or functional groups and/or in the area of policy and planning. This is an at-will position in where the employee serves at the discretion of the Administrative Judge of the Family Division.
The employee in this class is responsible for probation field and institutional units and/or intake services at Philadelphias Juvenile Justice Services Center. Work involves planning and participating in orientation and in-service training programs; ensuring professional performance of duties and compliance with established policies procedures and rules; overseeing resource development and utilization; and supervising professional and support staff. Work also includes recommending and participating in policy and regulation formulation. This position reports directly to the Chief of Probation or other administrative superior. The employee is expected to exercise considerable independence and discretion in directing assigned office operations within established policies.
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Essential Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Directs evaluates and coordinates juvenile probation services within several assigned units.
- Supervises either directly or through subordinate supervisors a moderate to large-sized probation staff.
- Holds conferences with unit supervisors and officers either individually or in groups for the purpose of evaluating the work of staff and to ensure uniformity of action.
- Reviews problematic probation cases. Reviews pre-sentence pre-parole interstate supervisory reports and monthly work analyses to determine staff and training needs and to evaluate progress made in overcoming identified deficiencies; mediates labor issues.
- Establishes program goals and priorities recommends changes participates in the formulation of new or revised agency policies and regulations and implements new programs.
- Prepares position papers on probation issues affecting the court system.
- Provides aid to staff in establishing community treatment opportunities to rehabilitate probationers without detention.
- Prepares various reports and keeps statistics for judges Chief Probation Officer Deputy Chief Probation Officers and agencies.
- Meets with judges and other court officials to resolve problems and informs officials of new developments.
- Meets with officials of other agencies both governmental and private to develop improved services.
- Gives trainings and lectures to various organizations describing the probation program.
- Aids in preparing the annual budget and additional fund justification.
- Reviews work and rates job performance of employees; reviews ratings provided by subordinates.
- Coordinates the publication of policy and guidance manuals.
- Chairs regular staff meetings and ad hoc committees.
- Establishes branch training priorities.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists in recruiting new probation and parole staff.
- Resolves minor complaints.
- Performs additional related work as required.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Standard courtroom and clerical office conditions.
- Direct contact with diverse court clientele.
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Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of probation casework procedures and practices criminal court procedures probation supervision principles and practices major community social agencies and their ability to rehabilitate criminal offenders.
- Thorough knowledge of the general laws and regulations of Pennsylvania and other states relating to juvenile probation.
- Ability to train and direct a large staff of probation officers in effective work methods and the ability to develop improved casework techniques.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees local officials agencies and the public.
- Ability to prepare or supervise the preparation of reports and records.
- Thorough knowledge of CPCMS and JCMS applications.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the First Judicial District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Qualifications :
- A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
- Six years of progressively responsible administrative professional or technical experience in the assigned function at a large public agency or institution two years of which shall have been at the management level coordinating the provision of administrative services.
OR
Equivalent combinations of training and experience providing the characteristics required to perform the essential functions of the class may substitute.
- Completion of an evaluation and/or interview process after meeting minimum application standards.
- Ability to perform the essential functions and work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.
- Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation.
- Covid-19 vaccination is recommended.
- Must work on site (not remote).
Additional Information :
In order to apply and be considered for this position please visit to complete an application and upload a resume.
Salary Range: $94068 - $105130
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