Juvenile Probation Officer - Youth & Community Impact

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Probation Officer I for the Department of Juvenile Justice. The role involves domestic and delinquent intake, probation and parole supervision, and delivering interventions to promote juvenile behavior change and public safety.

The position requires completing a 4-week in-person training within six months, frequent day and overnight travel, and a background in criminal justice and counseling techniques.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal justice system and court proceedings
• Interviewing clients
• Client counseling techniques
• Case planning and needs assessment
• Identifying community resources
• Oral and written communication
• MS Office proficiency
• Valid driver's license by hire date

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic and delinquent intake services
• Supervise juvenile probation and parole
• Deliver interventions for competency development and accountability
• Promote juvenile behavioral change and public safety

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Probation Officer I for the Department of Juvenile Justice. The role involves domestic and delinquent intake, probation and parole supervision, and delivering interventions to promote juvenile behavior change and public safety.

The position requires completing a 4-week in-person training within six months, frequent day and overnight travel, and a background in criminal justice and counseling techniques.