JUVENILE PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER I-IV
State of New Hampshire
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Job summary
State of New Hampshire's Department of Health & Human Services, Division for Children, Youth & Families, Southern (Nashua) District Office, seeks Juvenile Probation & Parole Officers I-IV to supervise and support youth under court oversight. Positions offer hourly pay scales across four levels and full-time benefits in a statewide public service.
Entry- to senior-level roles cover investigations, reporting to courts, and parole supervision, with opportunities for advancement and
Responsibilities
- Attend court hearings and prepare written reports for the courts for use at disposition and review hearings.
- Supervise pre-adjudicated and adjudicated delinquents and CHINS as ordered by the court; oversee youths on administrative release or on parole.
- Develop parole supervision plans with recommendations on conditions and terms of parole for presentation to the Juvenile Parole Board.
Job description
State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Health & Human Services
Division for Children, Youth & Families
Southern ( Nashua) District Office
Juvenile Probation & Parole Officer I-IV
Position #18536
JPPO I- $22.50-$30.02
JPPO II $25.40-$34.14
JPPO III- $28.74-$38.85
JPPO IV-$31.33-$42.60
- Hourly rate listed above includes a one pay-band enhancement above base pay. Wage enhancements are for a specific period of time and are not part of base pay.
- See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
The State of New Hampshire, Division for Children, Youth & Families has a full-time vacancy for Juvenile Probation & Parole Officer I-IV
To perform entry-level field work by providing support and being responsible for the supervision of offending juveniles. Under supervisory oversight prepares investigations reports and recommendations to the court and/or Juvenile Parole Board in matters of parole or administrative furlough as required. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.
To conduct investigations and make recommendations as directed by the court and Juvenile Parole Board and to supervise juveniles placed on conditional release or parole. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.
To serve as an officer of the court regarding juveniles placed on conditional release or parole, investigating and reporting recommendations to the court as required. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.
To serve as an officer of the court regarding juveniles placed on conditional release or parole, investigating and reporting recommendations to the court as required. To provide leadership in the juvenile probation and parole program and to directly supervise staff as assigned. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in criminal justice, criminology, behavioral science, counseling, cultural anthropology, education, human services, psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field.
Valid driver’s license and access to transportation
- Must be able to travel to District Offices and/or other work locations up to 50 miles away from the assigned work location for temporary assignment or reassignment to ensure continuity of service to clients
- May be transferred to an assessment unit within the State to support the Division’s implementation and sustainability of Juvenile Justice Transformation legislation
- Must be able to tele-work from home or other sites as assigned
- Must be able to work overtime or non-traditional hours as assigned to meet the needs of youth and families
Trainee Option: Not applicable
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete thirty (30) hours of DHHS sponsored and/or approved continuing education/training within 12 months of hire.
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes
Criteria: 21109003BGA03 (JPPO to Level 4)
For promotion from the 21-1090 Miscellaneous Community and Social Service Specialists-3 job title to the 21-1090 Miscellaneous Community and Social Service Specialists-4 job title, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:
- Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation and be free of discipline, pursuant to Personnel Rule 1003.01, for one (1) year immediately prior to promotion
- Must be up to date with all case records
- Must receive a performance-based recommendation from the immediate Supervisor and approval from the Juvenile Justice Services Field Administrator or designee
- Must have fulfilled all training requirements for the 21-1090 Miscellaneous Community and Social Service Specialists-4 position, including the successful completion of Core Training, the formal mentor program, and a minimum of 30 hours of in-service training
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be criminal justice, criminology, behavioral science, counseling, cultural anthropology, education, human services, psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field, with at least 2 years working with adults and/or juveniles in the criminal justice or social work field.
Valid driver’s license and access to transportation
- Must be able to travel to District Offices and/or other work locations up to 50 miles away from the assigned work location for temporary assignment or reassignment to ensure continuity of service to clients
- May be transferred to an assessment unit within the State to support the Division’s implementation and sustainability of Juvenile Justice Transformation legislation
- Must be able to tele-work from home or other sites as assigned
- Must be able to work overtime or non-traditional hours as assigned to meet the needs of youth and families
Trainee Option: Not applicable
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete thirty (30) hours of DHHS sponsored and/or approved continuing education/training within 12 months of hire.
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes
Criteria: 21109003BGA04 (JPPO to Level 5)
For promotion from the 21-1090 Miscellaneous Community and Social Service Specialists-4 job title to the 21-1090 Miscellaneous Community and Social Service Specialists-5 job title, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:
- Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation and be free of discipline, pursuant to Personnel Rule 1003.01, for one (1) year immediately prior to promotion
- Must be up to date with all case records
- Must have proven leadership abilities demonstrated through effective conflict resolution, team building, and motivational skills, as evidenced during a promotional interview
- Must receive a performance-based recommendation from the immediate Supervisor and approval from the Juvenile Justice Services Field Administrator or designee
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree and 1.5 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 5.5 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in criminal justice, criminology, behavioral science, counseling, cultural anthropology, education, human services, psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field with at least 3 years working with adults and/or juveniles in the criminal justice or social work field.
Valid driver’s license and access to transportation
- Must be able to travel to District Offices and/or other work locations up to 50 miles away from the assigned work location for temporary assignment or reassignment to ensure continuity of service to clients
- May be transferred to an assessment unit within the State to support the Division’s implementation and sustainability of Juvenile Justice Transformation legislation
- Must be able to tele-work from home or other sites as assigned
- Must be able to work overtime or non-traditional hours as assigned to meet the needs of youth and families
Trainee Option: Not applicable
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete thirty (30) hours of DHHS sponsored and/or approved continuing education/training within 12 months of hire.
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: Yes
Criteria: 21109003BGA05 (JPPO to Level 6)
For promotion from the 21-1090 Miscellaneous Community and Social Service Specialists-5 job title to the 21-1090 Miscellaneous Community and Social Service Specialists-6 job title, the eligibility requirements in Personnel Rule 303.08 Broad Group Level Advancement must be satisfied, as well as the following criteria:
- Must receive a satisfactory performance evaluation and be free of discipline, pursuant to Personnel Rule 1003.01, for one (1) year immediately prior to promotion
- Must be up to date with all case records
- Must have proven leadership abilities demonstrated through effective conflict resolution, team building, and motivational skills, as evidenced during a promotional interview
- Must receive a performance-based recommendation for promotion by the immediate Supervisor and approved by the Juvenile Justice Services Field Administrator or designee
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience OR equivalent combination of 7 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in criminal justice, criminology, behavioral science, counseling, cultural anthropology, education, human services, psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field with at least 4 years working with adults and/or juveniles in the criminal justice or social work field.
Valid driver’s license and access to transportation
- Must be able to travel to District Offices and/or other work locations up to 50 miles away from the assigned work location for temporary assignment or reassignment to ensure continuity of service to clients
- May be transferred to an assessment unit within the State to support the Division’s implementation and sustainability of Juvenile Justice Transformation legislation
- Must be able to tele-work from home or other sites as assigned
- Must be able to work overtime or non-traditional hours as assigned to meet the needs of youth and families
Trainee Option: Not applicable
DISCLAIMERS:
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.
The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.
Responsibilities:
Under supervisory oversight, attend court hearings and prepare written reports for the courts for use at disposition and review hearings. Make sentencing and restitution recommendations to the Court.
Supervise pre-adjudicated and adjudicated Delinquents and CHINS as ordered by the court; minors on administrative release or on parole and minors from other states under the interstate compact on juveniles.
Monitor the parent(s) compliance with court orders and ensure that appropriate school districts are joined as parties.
Promptly report to the court, violations of court orders and conditions that are required by statute or the court or which are serious enough to warrant consideration by the court; attend court hearings on violations and provide information to the court as to the basis for the violation along with recommendations for appropriate action.
Develop parole supervision plans with recommendations on the conditions and terms of parole for presentation to and approval by the Juvenile Parole Board.
Monitor and review cases to ensure that Solution Based community supervision and placement case plans are developed with the youth and the family to ensure that objectives and tasks are being achieved and that court orders are being complied with in accordance with State and Federal Statute.
Under supervisory direction has the authority to arrest and takes into custody any juvenile who is found violating any law, or who is reasonably believed to be a fugitive from justice, or whose circumstances are such as to endanger his/her person or welfare, unless immediate action is taken.
Complete all required documentation, including case plans, court reports and all necessary Bridges documentation of case related activities.
Work under direct supervision of a supervisor and receive regularly scheduled weekly supervision.
Complete all Core Training requirements according to policy including formal mentor program and 30 hours of in-service training annually.
Under supervisory oversight, attend court hearings and prepare written reports for the courts for use at disposition and review hearings. Make sentencing and restitution recommendations to the Court
Supervise pre-adjudicated and adjudicated Delinquents and CHINS as ordered by the court; minors on administrative release or on parole and minors from other states under the interstate compact on juveniles.
Monitor the parent(s) compliance with court orders and ensure that appropriate school districts are joined as parties
Promptly report to the court, violations of court orders and conditions that are required by statute or the court or which are serious enough to warrant consideration by the court; attend court hearings on violations and provide information to the court as to the basis for the violation and recommendations for appropriate action
Develop parole supervision plans with recommendations on the conditions and terms of parole for presentation to and approval by the Juvenile Parole Board
Monitor and review cases to ensure that Solution Based community supervision and placement case plans are developed with the youth and the family to ensure that objectives and tasks are being achieved and that court orders are being complied with in accordance with State and Federal Statute
Take into custody, and under supervisory oversight has the authority to arrest, any juvenile who is found violating any law, or who is reasonably believed to be a fugitive from justice, or whose circumstances are such as to endanger his/her person or welfare, unless immediate action is taken.
Complete all required documentation, including case plans, court reports and all necessary Bridges documentation of case related activities.
Work under direct supervision of a supervisor and receives regularly scheduled supervision.
May serve as a field training officer for newly hired staff or supervise an intern
Completes all mandatory and Core Training requirements according to policy, including 30 hours of in-service training annually.
Independently attend court hearings, conduct pre-dispositional investigations for adjudicated youth and prepare written reports for the courts for use at disposition and review hearings. Make sentencing and restitution recommendations to the Court.
Supervise pre-adjudicated and adjudicated Delinquents and CHINS as ordered by the court; minors on administrative release or on parole and minors from other states under the interstate compact on juveniles.
Monitor the parent(s) compliance with court orders and ensure that appropriate school districts are joined as parties.
Promptly report to the court, violations of court orders and conditions that are required by statute or the court or which are serious enough to warrant consideration by the court; attend court hearings on violations and provide information to the court as to the basis for the violation and recommendations for appropriate action.
Develop parole supervision plans with recommendations on the conditions and terms of parole for presentation to and approval by the Juvenile Parole Board.
Monitor and review cases to ensure that Solution Based community supervision and placement case plans are developed with the youth and the family to ensure that objectives and tasks are being achieved & that court orders are being complied with in accordance with State and Federal Statute.
Has the authority to arrest and takes into custody any juvenile who is found violating any law, or who is reasonably believed to be a fugitive from justice, or whose circumstances are such as to endanger his/her person or welfare, unless immediate action is taken.
Complete all required documentation, including case plans, court reports and all necessary Bridges documentation of case related activities.
Independently prioritize work demands. Receives regular supervision from a supervisor and may serve as a field training officer for newly hired staff or supervise an intern. May provide supervision to other staff at the request of the JJS District Office Senior supervisor.
Participate in community based or statewide committees to establish effective working relationships with adolescents, families, court officials, law enforcement agencies, service providers and the general public
Complete all mandatory and Core Training requirements according to policy, including 30 hours of in-service training annually.
Independently, attend court hearings, conduct pre-dispositional investigations for adjudicated youth and prepare written reports for the courts for use at disposition and review hearings. Make sentencing and restitution recommendations to the Court
Supervise pre-adjudicated and adjudicated Delinquents and CHINS as ordered by the court; minors on administrative release or on parole and minors from other states under the interstate compact on juveniles.
Monitor the parent(s) compliance with court orders and ensure that appropriate school districts are joined as parties
Promptly report to the court, violations of court orders and conditions that are required by statute or the court or which are serious enough to warrant consideration by the court; attend court hearings on violations and provide information to the court as to the basis for the violation and recommendations for appropriate action
Develop parole supervision plans with recommendations on the conditions and terms of parole for presentation to and approval by the Juvenile Parole Board
Monitor and review cases to ensure that Solution Based community supervision and placement case plans are developed with the youth and the family to ensure that objectives and tasks are being achieved and that court orders are being complied with in accordance with State and Federal Statute
Has the authority to arrest and takes into custody any juvenile who is found violating any law, or who is reasonably believed to be a fugitive from justice, or whose circumstances are such as to endanger his/her person or welfare, unless immediate action is taken
Complete all required documentation, including case plans, court reports and all necessary Bridges documentation of case related activities.
Independently prioritize work demands. Receive monthly supervision from a supervisor and serve as a field-training officer for newly hired staff or supervise an intern.
Demonstrate independent decision-making ability and in the absence of the supervisor may assume responsibility for administration of daily business operations. Also, demonstrate leadership skills and abilities and is a positive influence to other employees. Supervise subordinate JPPOs as assigned by the DJJS District Office Senior Supervisor.
Participate in community based or statewide committees to establish effective working relationships with adolescents, families, court officials, law enforcement agencies, service providers and the general public.
Complete all mandatory and Core Training requirements according to policy, including 30 hours of in-service training annually.
For further information please contact Lance Paquette, Supervisor VI, LANCE.O.PAQUETTE@DHHS.NH.GOV , 603-579-9367.
- TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay
Other Benefits:
- Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
- $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
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TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
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