What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Probation Officer position at Elkhart County Government?
ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Judiciary-Court Services
HIRING RATE: Indiana Judicial Conference of Indiana Salary Schedule for Probation Officers plus county supplemental
Benefits Offered
HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings & overtime
LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart County Judicial Center
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)
Job Summary
Provides supervision for juvenile offenders placed on probation with the goals of providing services that are in the best interest of the child and family, protection of the public, assistance of victims, and the reduction of recidivism, as directed by the Elkhart County Juvenile Court with an emphasis on use of evidence-based practices.
Job Requirements
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER
DEPARTMENT: Elkhart County Judiciary-Court Services
HIRING RATE: Indiana Judicial Conference of Indiana Salary Schedule for Probation Officers plus county supplemental
Benefits Offered
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
- FREE Primary Care Health Clinic
- Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b
- 14 Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Monday- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings & overtime
LOCATION OF POSITION: Elkhart County Judicial Center
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application)
Job Summary
Provides supervision for juvenile offenders placed on probation with the goals of providing services that are in the best interest of the child and family, protection of the public, assistance of victims, and the reduction of recidivism, as directed by the Elkhart County Juvenile Court with an emphasis on use of evidence-based practices.
Job Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, degree in Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, or Criminal Justice
- Compliance with Indiana Judicial Center requirements for certification and continuing education for probation officers
- Ability to supervise and respond to irate, intoxicated, mentally ill, and possibly violent juveniles
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices; ability to understand Indiana Statutes
- Must be 21 years of age and be an American Citizen
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; Proficiency with Windows based programs
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Pre-employment background check and drug screen
117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526
Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer