Probation Officer I (Juvenile)
Probation Officer I (Juvenile)
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$ 4373 - 5751
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Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 1-4
- Yamhill County has one regular full-time position for a Juvenile Probation Officer I **Spanish Bilingual Required**.The Juvenile Probation Officer I performs professional correctional and social case work of a basic nature in investigation counseling adjustment rehabilitation and guidance of children with behavioral problems and those coming to the attention of the juvenile court. Responsible for intake assessment of referred cases; prepares and coordinates cases for court hearing. Also manages the diversion case load when assigned. Performs related work as required.
SUPERVISIONRECEIVED:
Works under supervision of a Program Manager and Probation Supervisor who regularly reviews work for adherence to established policies and standards through conference and analysis of case reviews. Some independent judgment is required with respect to methods and procedures with close supervision provided by consultation on a regular basis.
SUPERVISIONEXERCISED:
Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of this class.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OFPOSITIONSASSIGNED ONASSIGNMENT THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME ORALLOF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:- Reviews delinquency referrals schedules intake interviews with youth and parents and also makes appropriate referrals to other agencies.
- Conducts intake interviews.
- Completes a risk assessment of the case to help determine appropriate supervision of cases.
- Gathers information on cases for court hearings.
- Conferswithdistrictattorneysofficeregardingthenatureand facts of cases.
- Ensures preparation of legal documentsas necessary.
- When called upon addresses the Court during jurisdictional and dispositional stages of hearing.
- In coordination with the assigned Deputy District Attorney makes dispositional recommendations to and carries out orders of the court.
- Supervises juveniles placed on probation by the court and informal disposition agreements by the juvenile department.
- Coordinates case management with other agencies and residential programs.
- Prepares and presents information to the court on minors committing violations while on probation.
- Serves as liaison between the juvenile division schools and other agencies regarding any problems with juveniles.
- Providesgeneralinformationtothepublicasrequestedconcerningjuvenile problems and prevention or treatment of juvenile delinquency.
- Handles emergency referrals involving crisis situations and provides necessary services.
- Prepares writtencasereportsandmaintainsrecordsnecessarytotheeffectiveoperationofajuvenile case load and other activities.
- Provides services beyond normal office hours as necessary and is available after normal office hours for on-call purposes as assigned.
- Recommends improvements for intake probation administrative and other office procedures and practices.
The Benefits
Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:
- 15 paid holidays per year.
- 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).
- PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
- Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $58.82/month for 2024 to2025 plan year. *
- 6% Bilingual Pay Incentive.
- Cost of Living Adjustment in July.
- Annual Merit increases upon receiving satisfactory or higher annual evaluation.
*Subject to the AFCSME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 6/30/2026).
Yamhill County has approximately 109000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley within proximity to the Oregon Coast the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.
Required Information
Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.
Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race religion gender sexual orientation national origin age marital or veteran status medical condition or disability or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply.Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet.
Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular prompt and consistent attendance.
Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources at or via email at.
Veterans Preference
Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238 veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify aVeterans Hiring Preference FormMUSTbe completed and submitted with the application along with other supporting documentation.For the form and information for this process pleaseclick here.(Download PDF reader)
If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veterans Hiring Preference Form please contact Human Resources at or via email at.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- JOB SPECIFICATIONKNOWLEDGE OF:
Principles practices and procedures of the Juvenile Department.
Juvenile delinquency laws including detention probation and parole.
Collateral Agency partners and community resources.
Psychology and sociology related to behavior and adjustment problems of juveniles and other therapeutic principles and methods of treating these problems.
SKILL IN:
Communications observation and interviewing techniques.
Preparing comprehensive accurate and concise reports.
Organizing materials and documents.
Communicating orally and in writing.
ABILITY TO:
Manage a heavy case load involving timely completion of work.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Interact effectively and in a professional manner in stressful and/or emotional situations.
Work under reasonably close supervision relating to juvenile cases.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with juveniles parents other agency personnel judges and the public.
Write concisely and perform case management tasks including documenting via electronic systems.
Operate in the Microsoft Windows environment inclusive of using Excel database management and record keeping programs.
Operate in the Juvenile Justice Information System.
Attend work as scheduled and/or required.
Speak fluently in English and Spanish. Minimum Experience and Training/Other Requirements
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Bachelors degree in behavior sciences is required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Juvenile counselor certification from Oregon Juvenile Department Directors Association is required within one year of appointment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to secure and maintain a drivers license valid in the state of Oregon. May be required to drive a County vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid drivers license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.
May be subject to successful completion of a background check.Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Employee typically works in an office environment and uses a computer telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Work also may involve travel to clients homes and meetings. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
The employee is regularly required to sit talk or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion handle or feel and to stand walk reach bend or lift up to 20 pounds
Contact with the public may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior contagious diseases or contact with domestic animals.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
