Impactful Juvenile Probation Officer I | Flexible Schedule

McLennan County (TX); Waco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McLennan County Juvenile Court seeks a dedicated casework professional to manage referrals, prepare social histories, document cases, and coordinate court hearings for youth under jurisdiction or diversion. You will maintain thorough records, ensure due process, and collaborate with families, attorneys, and agencies to secure appropriate placements.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in behavioral science or criminal justice, Texas probation certification or eligibility, and a valid Texas driver

Qualifications

• 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.
• 1 year of experience in a social service agency (1-year graduate study in criminology, law, social work, psychology or sociology may substitute).
• 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 knowledge of the Texas Juvenile Justice Code.
• 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 (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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 including monthly reports, time sheets, and case tracking.
• Complies with legal requirements to ensure juveniles receive full 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.

Skills

1 year social service experience

Texas driver license

Certified probation officer / eligible

Work with hostile at-risk clients

Supervises probation clients

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral science or criminal justice

Certified juvenile probation officer or eligible (Texas JJD)

Job description

McLennan County Juvenile Court seeks a dedicated casework professional to manage referrals, prepare social histories, document cases, and coordinate court hearings for youth under jurisdiction or diversion. You will maintain thorough records, ensure due process, and collaborate with families, attorneys, and agencies to secure appropriate placements.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in behavioral science or criminal justice, Texas probation certification or eligibility, and a valid Texas driver