Probation Supervisor - Juvenile Services - Community Mental - 1

General Summary:
This position shall direct supervise and coordinate their assigned unit in accordance with departmental policies and procedures directives of the Court and applicable state and federal statutes.

Essential Duties:
Other duties may be assigned. Assist in training of employees. Assist in annual employee performance appraisals. Adhere to departmental policies and procedures. Adhere to TJJD Standards. Coordinate daily activities related to assigned unit. Conduct regular office visits with assigned caseload and maintain a monthly activity log for individual casework assignments. Generate court reports as required serve summons and be available to appear in court. Adhere to TJJD standards in the management of assigned cases Monitor juvenile offenders adherence to court orders; aid juveniles and families in development and rehabilitation. Develop quality relationships with personnel in law enforcement schools community organizations and other social service agencies. Be available to Deputy Director to assist in solving any unit problems. Make effective and informative presentations regarding the Brazos County Juvenile Services. Adhere to specific policy procedure or practice of assigned unit. Make timely and accurate audits of probationers files as required by the department. Make arrests and perform restraint techniques. Maintain 80 hours biannually of approved training to maintain JPO and JSO certification. On call 24 hours a day subject to irregular work hours. Follow established policies procedures and practices of the department. Abide by the Texas Juvenile Justice Departments Code of Ethics. Maintain security and confidentiality of all case information files and chronos as required by the Texas Family Code. Facilitates and participates in departmental programs.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is related or a logical assignment to the position.

This job description does not constitute an offer of employment. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Other Duties as assigned.

Supervision
Received:Deputy Director
Given:Supervises Juvenile Probation Officers and/or support staff that are assigned to their units. This includes training of new officers and staff conducting performance reviews and recommending personnel actions. Conduct regular staff meetings regarding policies procedures problem solving program planning and in-service training. Review and approve time sheets and time off requests.

Education
Required:Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice or a related field plus one (1) year of responsible paid experience in a juvenile correctional work or social services.
Preferred:

Experience
Required:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Must be 21 years of age or older and be able to meet criteria for certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer and Juvenile Supervision Officer through TJJD.
Preferred:

Certificates Licenses Registrations
Required:Valid Texas drivers license with appropriate liability auto insurance coverage (Drivers license requirements must be met within 30 days if employee recently moved from another state). Must be able to meet all criteria for certification as a probation officer through TJJD which includes a certified copy of transcript with written proof of accreditation of your college or university as well as written proof (on employers letterhead) of required work experience from previous employer (which should include dates of employment and description of job duties and performance) non-disqualifying criminal history/sex offender registration background check.
Preferred:

Physical Demands
Typical:Duties require daily standing walking sitting talking and listening; frequent use of hands and/or fingers to grasp handle pick-up pinch type or feel; frequent reaching with hands or arms and lifting of objects over 100 pounds; close vision distance vision ability to distinguish color peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met or are encountered 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.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Typical:An understanding of human behavioral patterns and the ability to apply good judgment in dealing with troubled youth and their families. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. Must possess basic computer knowledge and competence. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must have physical ability to make arrests and perform restraint techniques.

Work Environment
Typical:The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the essential duties of this job the employee is constantly required to perform multiple tasks simultaneously to work under time pressures to meet deadlines and to work closely with others as part of a team; the employee is frequently required to do tedious exacting work. Worker is subject to physical hazards from traffic; serious hazard and infection from exposure to communicable disease; physical harm as the result of confrontation. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.