Juvenile Probation and Aftercare Specialist I

Delaware LLC; Delaware; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Paid Leave

Holidays

Job summary

The State of Delaware is seeking an entry-level Juvenile Probation and Aftercare Specialist I to supervise and support youth under court-imposed conditions, using motivational interviewing and trauma-informed practices. The role involves case management, reporting, and coordinating with families and service providers to promote youth accountability and safety.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing case plans, monitoring compliance, and providing referrals.

Qualifications

• One year of experience supervising and supporting at-risk youth in rehabilitation services.
• Bachelor's degree or higher or anticipated graduation within 3 months in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field.
• Valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct community supervision and support to youth, including face-to-face visits.
• Interviews clients to assess risk, needs, and frequency of contact; develop case plans.
• Monitor compliance with probation/aftercare through visits, GPS monitoring, and calls.
• Attend court hearings and provide progress reports/testimony as needed.
• Prepare and update records and reports; coordinate referrals to resources.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Case Management

Community Supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (Behavioral Science/Psychology/Sociology/Human Services)

Job description

Summary Statement

This is entry level Juvenile Probation and Aftercare Specialist work, responsible for directly providing community supervision and support to youth in compliance with the terms of court-imposed conditions of probation, aftercare, or pre-adjudication supervision. Work includes regularly applying case management principles and practices, as well as using motivational interviewing and a trauma-informed approach, when working with clients and their families. Employees perform the full range of Essential Functions, completing routine and standardized assignments under close supervision.

Summary Statement

This is entry level Juvenile Probation and Aftercare Specialist work, responsible for directly providing community supervision and support to youth in compliance with the terms of court-imposed conditions of probation, aftercare, or pre-adjudication supervision. Work includes regularly applying case management principles and practices, as well as using motivational interviewing and a trauma-informed approach, when working with clients and their families. Employees perform the full range of Essential Functions, completing routine and standardized assignments under close supervision.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, employees can complete job duties of a similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Provides direct community supervision and support to youth, including face-to-face visits, and uses evidence-based approaches such as Motivational Interviewing to foster successful collaboration with clients.
• Interviews clients to obtain and verify personal, social, and delinquent/criminal histories and completes assessments of individuals to determine risk, needs, strengths, and frequency of client contact.
• Determines appropriate methods of addressing client risks and needs based on the nature and complexity of circumstances, the client's caretaker and support system, and available community resources.
• Develops and implements case plans outlining court-imposed requirements and individual goals and objectives to be accomplished during the period of supervision, including the methods and techniques to be used.
• Monitors client activities to ensure compliance with the conditions of probation and aftercare through regular contact including field visits, office appointments, Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring, and telephone contact.
• Investigates and reports possible probation and aftercare violations for further investigation and action by a probation and parole officer or law enforcement.
• Attends court hearings to answer questions, make recommendations, and present progress reports, including providing testimony.
• Prepares and updates a variety of records and reports including recommendations for case disposition.
• Provides referrals to applicable resources and monitors compliance with required activities and services.
• Communicates regularly with clients and families, court officials, social service agencies, and community resource contacts, including schools and behavioral healthcare service providers, to coordinate and exchange information.
• Cooperates with law enforcement regarding intelligence inquiries with a goal of maintaining safety for the youth and the community.
• Uses automated information systems and computer software to research, review, evaluate, and report on case data.
• Performs other related duties as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Juvenile Probation and Aftercare Specialist I

Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

• One year of experience in supervising and supporting at-risk youth receiving rehabilitation services in a detention, residential, probation, or community-based setting in compliance with treatment plans and/or court orders.

OR

Possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher or have an anticipated graduation date within 3 months, with coursework in Behavioral Science, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field.

• Possession of a valid Driver's License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing: Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

Benefits

At the State of Delaware, we invest in our people and support them in and outside of the office. Our employees enjoy a total compensation package that far exceeds the value of their base salary. We offer comprehensive benefit plans that will give you peace of mind and security. Below is a list of benefits that are offered to eligible employees:

Health and Well Being

• Health Benefits, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

Just In Case

• Disability Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance

Your Future

• Retirement Benefits, Deferred Compensation

Professional Growth

• Training and Development Programs

Work Life Balance

• Paid Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Alternative Work Schedules

More Benefits

• Flexible Spending, Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Visit Statewide Benefits for more information!

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the "My Applications" tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

Individuals who use TDD may request auxiliary aid or service by calling [phone] or by visiting delawarerelay.com.

If you need assistance with an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or general applicant support, you may call [phone] or email [e-mail].

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race