Juvenile Probation Officer
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 55993 - 75275
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
About Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD):
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) is the third-largest juvenile justice agency in the country and the second-largest department in Harris County employing over 1200 professionals dedicated to youth justice transformation and reform. HCJPD is committed to improving outcomes for youth reducing racial disproportionality and ensuring a safe environment for both staff and residents. We continuously innovate by implementing systemic changes to lower detention populations and promote positive youth development.
About Youth Diversion and Development:
The Youth Diversion and Development (YDD) Division provides services and supervision to justice-involved young people in the community rather than placement out of the home. Community supervision and rehabilitative services for young people and their families are provided by Community Unit Probation Services (CUPS) located throughout Harris addition there are numerous satellite offices utilized to provide more convenient locations for families. YDD also seeks to divert young people from further involvement in the juvenile justice system by providing informal alternatives to formal court proceedings and diversion programs to young people and their families.
Position Overview:
The Juvenile Probation Officer provides effective services and supervision to youth in order to reduce their juvenile justice involvement and link them to community-based programs. The Juvenile Probation Officer works in collaboration with designated community providers to deliver therapeutic support and services to youth and families. The primary objective is to minimize the youths involvement in the juvenile justice system through comprehensive coordinated community-based services that address identified risk factors and needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as a casework coach counselor and broker of services for youth and family. Knows community partners and utilizes community-based services for youth.
Collaborates with youth and family to develop strength-based case plans.
Fosters family engagement by involving the family in decision-making opportunities educational workshops and organized family events.
Helps develop skills that will help youth in being a productive member of their community by providing programs designed to reduce recidivism enhance self-esteem and social skills increase academic performance job skills and improve mental and physical well-being.
Partners with the youth and family to identify and respond to service needs by maintaining regular contact with the youth and family and conducting post-court interviews home visits office visits and visits in the community.
Staff cases with service providers community partners supervisors and any appropriate party to triage and or discuss continuum of care for youth. Maintains contact with other departmental personnel and placement facilities as required.
Communicates transmits and receives information effectively in both written and oral form and maintains accurate and timely data entries.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements
All applicants must register and pass the HCJPD Standard Basic Spelling & Grammar assessmentwith a minimum score of 80%.
Bachelors degree conferred by a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Texas High Education Coordinating Board and either:
A) One (1) year of graduate study at an accredited college or university (18 completed post-graduate hours) in Criminology Corrections Counseling Law Social Work Psychology Sociology or other closely related field.
OR
B) At least 1500 hours of paid or non-paid experience in a social service community corrections or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons. These hours must have been earned within twelve (12) months which do not have to be consecutive months.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of Youth Diversion and Development departmental policies procedures and guidelines.
Knowledge of casework standards in accordance with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Knowledge of computer programs required to perform job.
Knowledge of community resources and program development.
Demonstrates good decision making skills and sustains a high level of judgment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer in accordance with TJJD requirements.
Must be 21 years of age.
Licensure:
- Must possess a valid drivers license and have available transportation for use on the job with a vehicle insured to comply with the liability limits required by statute.
Additional Requirements:
Upon receiving a conditional job offer all applicants must undergo a criminal background check and drug screening.
All applicants must provide evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. If the attest result is positive additional documentation will be required.
All employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing as well as testing based on reasonable suspicion that the employee may be under the influence of a substance prohibited by the countys drug and alcohol policy during the course and scope of employment.
In the event of a public emergency declared by the county staff may be assigned to other duties facilities or departments under the supervision of another county department.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
Employees in this position must possess and maintain a valid Texas Drivers license and maintain liability insurance coverage at least equal to the minimum amounts required by law.
Certified copies of educational transcripts and/or college credits will be required during the hiring process.
This position involves working with challenging youth where the use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Grant-funded Full-time
Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
With some late nights and weekends required.
Salary:
- $55993.60 - $75275.20 Annually
- Depends on Qualifications
Open Position Location:
9111 Eastex Freeway Houston TX 77093
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- General Counsel
- Presentation Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Data Collection
- Intake Experience
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Case Management
- Medication Administration
- Social Work
- Writing Skills
- Addiction Counseling
