ISP Probation Officer - JMHP - Juvenile Probation
ISP Probation Officer - JMHP - Juvenile Probation
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Description
The Intensive Supervision Probation Officer performs professional correction work supervising juveniles assigned to intensive supervision probation. Work involves assessing juvenile probationers developing supervision and treatment plans regularly meeting with probationers to ensure adherence to terms of probation maintaining records of probationers activities and status and developing rehabilitation plans for juvenile offenders.
Examples of Duties
Ensures juveniles follow court-ordered conditions of probation according to standards set by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or any successor agency.
Reviews and discusses progress of juveniles toward completion of probation terms and required programs and services.
Schedules and attends case staffings to discuss and develop the Departments response or recommendation regarding problem behavior by juveniles.
Prepares applicable written documents and reports for all court hearings such as Social History and updates to Social History; completes applications for children court-ordered into placement.
Meets with juveniles and families according to the Intensive Supervision Probation phase system for on-site and off-site face-to-face visits documents visits; schedules and reschedules visits as necessary.
Transports juveniles to/from detention centers jails medical or mental health facilities schools and residential placements as necessary.
Supervises court ordered community service work projects completed by juveniles.
Attends hearings that involve juveniles under direct supervision; makes recommendations to court.
Maintains computer files and records; updates documents as necessary.
Completes risk and needs assessments at required intervals.
Creates individual case plans; reviews and updates case plans at required intervals for each juvenile on caseload.
Conducts random drug tests on probationers.
Arranges for and monitors counseling for families and juveniles; acts as liaison for other departments schools hospitals and families.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
In addition to the essential duties the ISP Officer assigned to the JMHP:
Supervises juveniles ordered and participating in the JMHP.
Remains up to date on issues relevant to mental health trauma and the best practices in working with juvenile offenders and their families who have higher mental health needs.
Participates as a member of the Juvenile Mental Health Program team.
Conducts skill building sessions that address the unique needs of juveniles with mental health conditions.
Attends weekly groups to monitor the compliance and participation by juveniles in the JMHP; may require some participation and input in the groups.
Works closely with in-house mental health professionals community programs and service providers to coordinate and monitor treatment and other services for juveniles in the JMHP and/or their families.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree conferred by a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and a minimum of two years insocial service community corrections or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons.
In addition per Chapter 344 of the TAC or any successor statute the minimum qualifications of the ISP Officer are that the candidate:
- be at least 21 years of age;
- have no disqualifying criminal history as described in the TAC;
- possess the work experience required in 344.210 of the TAC or any successor statute;
- never have had any type of certification revoked by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;
- complete the training required by the TAC; and
- pass the certification exam as required by 344.700 of the TAC or any successor statute.
Certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department within six (6) months of initial employment is required. Certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer upon hire preferred.
Must attain certification in the Handle with Care Behavioral Management System or a successor behavior management system within the first 30 days of employment and maintain certification in accordance with the recertification intervals established in Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards.
Must attain certification in First Aid/CPR/AED from the American Red Cross within the first 30 days of employment and maintain certification in accordance with the recertification intervals established by the American Red Cross or successor authority.
Possession of a valid drivers license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas drivers license within 90 days.
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.Supplemental Information
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
