CSCD Probation OfficerAssessor

Provides CJAD core standard level supervision to clients who have been placed on community supervision by the courts enforces conditions of community supervision and monitors all aspects of casework related to the conditions of community supervision. Conducts initial and subsequent interviews with clients to assist in sentencing explains conditions of community supervision and assists clients in meeting terms of community supervision. Works under close supervision and has limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is first in a series of four probation-related job classifications within the Court Services job family. This classification provides supervision to clients who have been placed on community supervision by the courts and may initially perform duties during training period together with a higher-level staff member. Cases must be staffed with a higher-level staff member for recommendations for appropriate action to be taken. This classification may require work in secure facilities. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department. This job is distinguishable from Probation Officer II in that close supervision is required and the incumbent has limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Conducts interviews with clients investigates and examines information related to clients case and prepares a report to facilitate the sentencing process.
• Conducts initial and subsequent interviews with clients explaining conditions of community supervision as set forth by the courts. Develops supervision plans for clients and completes all required documents on newly probated clients.
• Interprets conditions of community supervision monitors for compliance with conditions and takes appropriate action for non-compliance.
• Maintains ongoing accurate level of supervision on all offenders.
• Monitors clients progress through regular interviews with client. Conducts field visits to clients home and other locations pertinent to clients case.
• Uses motivational interviewing techniques to assist in addressing criminogenic needs and to facilitate change inbehavior to reduce recidivism.
• Documents all contacts with clients and all pertinent facts and events occurring in clients life including issues of compliance and noncompliance. Documents collateral contacts referrals correspondence and any and all other information pertinent to the progress or regress of the client.
• Assists clients with various referrals including but not limited to counseling treatment and job referrals.
• Ensures all money owed by client as set forth in the conditions of community supervision is collected and properly recorded.
• Prepares legal documents and other reports for judges attorneys and the court system as required.
• Conducts urinalysis on clients as required for purposes of substance abuse monitoring. May administer other substance abuse screening and assessment tools.
• Provides testimony in court as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice or a directly related field.

Licenses Registrations Certifications or Special Requirements:
Valid Texas Drivers License.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• Policies practices procedures and legal terminology related to court system.
• Federal State Local and County applicable laws rules regulations guidelines and applicable community supervision services standards and procedures.
• Standard practices in area of assignment.
• Evidence Based Practices.
• Psychological concepts related to behavior change criminal thinking and mental health.
• Ethical Behavior in the Workplace
• Basic Office Etiquette
• Casework techniques.
• Computer equipment to include word processing spreadsheets databases and a variety of software packages.
• Business letter writing grammar and punctuation and report preparation.

• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Interviewing clients.

• Conduct investigations and report results clearly accurately and impartially.
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Reason and make judgments and decisions.
• Effectively communicate in writing and verbally
• Work effectively and courteously under stressful circumstances.
• Deal effectively with clients with mental disorders and clients who are engaging in aggressive or hostile behavior.
• Manage time well perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
• Perform in a stressful environment while maintaining a professional manner.
• Research compile analyze interpret and prepare a variety of memorandums or reports.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele representatives of outside agencies other County employees and officials attorneys judges and the general public.

1. Completion of Certified Probation Officer Course;
2. Achieve passing score on Probation Officer II test;
3. Meet the minimum qualifications of PO II;
4. Demonstrate working proficiency in job duties;
5. Demonstrate HIPAA compliance;
6. Meets or exceeds benchmarks for mandatory departmental and CJAD training for the current biennium.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10-25 pounds visual acuity speech and hearing hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing sitting walking climbing stairs bending stooping crouching kneeling pushing pulling reaching twisting balancing repetitive motion and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases radiation hazardous waste human fecal matter and foul odors. Subject to client and customer contact for extended periods of time.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:411 W 13th St Austin TX 78701
Department: CSCD Adult Probation
Criminal Education and Employment Background Checks Required.
For updates or questions on this position contact:Antisha Walley at.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.