Juvenile Probation Officer I: Field (Cedar Park)

Williamson County; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamson County Juvenile Services seeks a Juvenile Probation Officer at the Cedar Park location to provide case management and supervise youth on caseload using trauma-informed practices.

You will collaborate with law enforcement, schools, and community partners to divert youth from TJJD, conduct intake with families, and participate in court proceedings. Requirements include TJJD certification and CPR/First Aid within set timelines. On-site role with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• One year of related work experience or Master's degree transcript
• TJJD Juvenile Probation Officer certification within six months
• CPR certification within six months
• First aid certification within six months
• Handle with Care certification within six months
• TBRI training within six months

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and supervision of youth on caseload using trauma-informed practices
• Interviews and counsel offenders and families
• Appear in juvenile court and testify at hearings
• Coordinate and transport youth for appointments and placements
• Develop relationships with law enforcement, schools, courts, and social service agencies
• Ensure compliance with release conditions and program requirements

Skills

Trauma-informed practices

Motivational Interviewing

TBRI

SPARK identification

Case management

Job description

Reporting directly to a Juvenile Probation Supervisor, responsible for providing case management and supervision of youth on assigned caseload using trauma-informed practices. Level I of II in Juvenile Probation. This posting is for the CEDAR PARK Juvenile Probation location.

• Understands, practices, and promotes the vision of Williamson County Juvenile Services
• Maintains daily focus on the department’s service philosophy when interacting with youth, including emphasis on Developmental Assets, Developmental Relationships, SPARK identification, Motivational Interviewing, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
• Engages with youth on caseload to develop relationships and focus efforts toward diversion of youth from commitment to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD)
• Models positive behavior and leadership to youth in all interactions
• Redirects youth behavior using appropriate trauma-focused interventions when necessary
• Interviews and counsel offenders and families in development and rehabilitation
• Appears in juvenile court and testifies in hearings regarding youth on caseload
• Provides supervision of youth on Conditions of Release, monitor compliance with Electronic Monitor for youth placed on Deferred Prosecution and Court Ordered Probation
• Maintains compliance with daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly contact and case plan standards
• Coordinates and transports juveniles for various appointments outside the facility, and for placement in out-of-county and TJJD facilities
• Develops relationships and communicates regularly with personnel in law enforcement, schools, courts, community organizations, and other social service agencies
• Readily complies with departmental/countywide policies and TJJD standards
• The physical demands and environmental factors listed below, as well as regular attendance, are also essential functions for this position
• Coordinates, supervises, and facilitates special programs, such as Family Nights
• Performs detention and probation intake meetings with youth and family
• Attends all meeting and trainings as required
• Performs special duties as assigned

FIELD ASSIGNMENT

• Supervises youth on probation to include Court Ordered Conditions of Release from Detention, Court Diversion Program, deferred prosecution, formal probation, and out of county placements
• Engages youth in identifying and developing SPARK interests, and work with community partners to establish opportunities for youth
• Performs any/all Court Assignment duties, as needed, for juveniles on caseload

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Juvenile Services Probation Supervisor or designee
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to use non-violent physical restraint and non-hostile management of aggressive behavior
• Position requires prolonged walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, twisting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, squatting, writing, and typing in the performance of daily activities
• Position involves operating motor vehicles
• Position involves using mechanical restraint devices (handcuffs and leg shackles)

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Continuous contact with youth accused of or adjudicated for various crimes
• Work is primarily conducted indoors in air-conditioned building
• May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Serves on-call on a 24-hour basis
• Requires flexibility to work days, evenings, and/or weekend hours
• Ability to work scheduled Saturdays supervising juveniles in programs
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency
• Regular attendance is required

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

REQUIRED BY DATE OF EMPLOYMENT

• Valid driver’s license
• Written proof of one year of related work experience from previous employer (on employer’s letterhead to include: dates of employment, description of job duties and performance) OR certified original of Masters’ degree transcript

REQUIRED WITHIN SIX (6) MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Juvenile Probation Officer certification
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification
• First aid certification
• Handle with Care certification
• Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) trained

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual Spanish speaker
• Knowledge of and skill with basic computer programs to complete forms and required documentation for caseload management
• Prior experience working with at-risk youth

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: Yes
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: Child Abuse Registry Check, Diana Screen®

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) is prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.