Probation Officer Juvenile Court
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Job Location:
Decatur, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The purpose of this classification is to monitor an assigned caseload of juveniles who become involved with or subject to the intervention of the County Juvenile Court.
This classification is safety sensitive subject to random drug testing in accordance with the Countys Drug & Alcohol Policy.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Provides probationary supervision for a caseload of juvenile offenders; reviews court records and court orders; determines obligations of offenders; conducts intake interviews; collects and records case intake data; obtains school records and obtains family social history; explains conditions of probation and related programs and the consequences of probation violation; installs ankle monitors and tracks youth utilizing tracking software; performs drug screening; transports juveniles as required; prepares reports for use in screening and placement of youth; maintains regular communication with probationers and parents/guardians; and closes cases or discharges juvenile from supervision per case time limit.
Formulates case plans for offenders; makes home school and/or field visits; establishes goals and sanctions; secures court ordered or sanctioned services with partnering agencies; assists youth with making amends with victim; monitors compliance with completion of restitution; makes referrals regarding counseling community service tutoring mentoring and work readiness training; and monitors clients school and work attendance and participation in resource programs.
Performs court officer/reporter duties; schedules prepares and presents cases within mandated time limits; provides notification to juveniles and families of upcoming hearings; identifies witnesses victims and other relevant individuals needed to appear in court; prepares and executes subpoenas summonses and other legal documents; provides testimony in court; conducts case related research; and makes recommendation for dispensation of cases.
Identifies community resources designed to meet the needs of children and families; recruits screens and matches probated juvenile offenders to participate in approved programs; screens offenders for willingness and appropriateness; refers parents to community outreach and social service programs as needed; and coordinates with other agencies to assist families with obtaining healthcare and medical coverage.
Provides individual family or group counseling as needed to ensure compliance with court orders; ensures progressive efforts toward rehabilitation and prevention; provides crisis counseling and mediates family or interpersonal conflicts; provides access to and attends mental health screening; and makes child protective service referrals as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Sociology Social Work or a related field required; this classification is considered to be an entry-level professional position however previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge skills and abilities for this classification.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia drivers license.
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
About Company
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