1 JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER I Job in TX, TX
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Mclennan County is Hiring a JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER I Near TX, TX
- Keeps timely chronological documentation of cases
- Receives offense referrals and performs preliminary investigations
- Prepares social histories
- Dispositions case records
- Maintains timely personal or personnel paperwork to include monthly reports, time sheets, and case tracking
- Complies with legal requirements to ensure juveniles receive full benefits of due process
- Maintains contact with parents, attorneys, law enforcement and community agencies
- Coordinates / participates in all aspects of court hearings
- Makes appropriate referrals to other agencies
- Seeks / secures alternative placement for juveniles
- Transports “at risk” clients
- Regular attendance and timeliness are required
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.EDUCATION:
Required
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in a behavioral science or criminal justice
- Must be certified juvenile probation officer or eligible for certification by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department
SKILLS ~ EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- 1 year of experience in a social service agency (1-year graduate study in criminology, law, social work, psychology or sociology may be substituted for the one-year social service agency experience requirement)
- Current and Valid Texas driver’s license and safe driving record
- Must be a certified probation officer when hired or able to obtain certification and have knowledge of the Texas Juvenile Justice Code
- Must also have an ability to work with hostile “at risk” clients and their parents
- Supervises clients on probation, sets goals with clients and helps clients reach their goals through supervision case management
- (BILINGUAL) Fluent Spanish Speaking with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Contact with “at risk” clients and persons accursed or adjudicated of misdemeanor and felony offenses, visitors and the general public.
- Work is performed mostly indoors in a 24-hour/7-day confined, security facility
- Climate controlled facility
PHYSICAL DEMAND REQUIREMENTS:
- The individual must be able to physically restrain residents exhibiting disruptive behavior in a safe manner in accordance with the behavior management training
- Repetitive hand motions
- Frequent sitting, some standing, occasional walking and light lifting
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Regular schedule is Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position may be required to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the facility. Assigned on-call duty on rotating basis.
Job Summary
Full Time
$63k-84k (estimate)
04/01/2024
05/16/2024
co.mclennan.tx.us
WACO, TX
500 - 1,000
1850
A F SKEEN
<$5M
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