JUVENILE PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER I-IV-ASSESSMENT

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Division for Children, Youth & Families, Concord District Office, is recruiting Juvenile Probation & Parole Officers I-IV – Assessment. These roles supervise offending juveniles, prepare court reports, and assess youth and families using strength/needs tools, under the Practice Model orientation.

Salary ranges from $22.50 to $42.60 per hour across levels, with a one-pay-band enhancement.

Qualifications

• Education and experience in criminal justice, criminology, behavioral science, counseling, or related field.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to transportation.
• Must be able to travel up to 50 miles for temporary assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level field work overseeing supervision of juveniles.
• Prepare investigations reports and recommendations to the court or Juvenile Parole Board.
• Assess youth and families referred by law enforcement using validated strength/needs tools.
• Uphold agency mission through Practice Model theories and daily practice.
• Advance through JPPO levels via performance and training requirements.

Job description

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JUVENILE PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER I-IV-ASSESSMENT (Job ID: 53572)

Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting

Department of Health & Human Services

Division for Children, Youth & Families

Concord District Office

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 -Assessment

Summary:

JPPO I

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 release as required. Assesses youth and families referred by law enforcement, with a validated strength/needs tool. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

JPPO II

To conduct field work by providing support and being responsible for the supervision of offending juveniles. Prepares reports and recommendations to the court and/or Juvenile Parole Board in matters of parole or administrative release as required. Assesses youth and families referred by law enforcement, with a validated strength/needs tool. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

JPPO III

To serve as officers of the court regarding juveniles placed on conditional release or parole, investigating and reporting recommendations to the court as required. Assesses youth and families referred by law enforcement, with a validated strength/needs tool. Upholds the vision and mission of the agency through utilizing the Practice Model theories, beliefs and principles in daily practice.

JPPO IV

To serve as officers 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. Assesses youth and families referred by law enforcement, with a validated strength/needs tool. 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.

JPPO I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: 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.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license and access to transportation

Other Requirements:

1. 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

2. May be transferred to an assessment unit within the State to support the Division’s implementation and sustainability of Juvenile Justice Transformation legislation

3. Must be able to tele-work from home or other sites as assigned

4. Must be able to work overtime or non-traditional hours as assigned to meet the needs of youth and families

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully complete thirty (30) hours of DHHS sponsored and/or approved continuing education/training within 12 months of hire.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Criteria: None

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:

1. 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

2. Must be up to date with all case records

3. Must receive a performance-based recommendation from the immediate Supervisor and approval from the Juvenile Justice Services Field Administrator or designee

4. 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

JPPO II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience : 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.

License/Certification : Valid driver’s license and access to transportation

Other Requirements:

1. 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

2. May be transferred to an assessment unit within the State to support the Division’s implementation and sustainability of Juvenile Justice Transformation legislation

3. Must be able to tele-work from home or other sites as assigned

4. Must be able to work overtime or non-traditional hours as assigned to meet the needs of youth and families

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS : None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Criteria: None

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:

1. 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

2. Must be up to date with all case records

3. Must have proven leadership abilities demonstrated through effective conflict resolution, team building, and motivational skills, as evidenced during a promotional interview

4. Must receive a performance-based recommendation from the immediate Supervisor and approval from the Juvenile Justice Services Field Administrator or designee

JPPO III MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: 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.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license and access to transportation

Other Requirements:

1. 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

2. May be transferred to an assessment unit within the State to support the Division’s implementation and sustainability of Juvenile Justice Transformation legislation

3. Must be able to tele-work from home or other sites as assigned

4. Must be able to work overtime or non-traditional hours as assigned to meet the needs of youth and families

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS : None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Criteria: None

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:

1. 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

2. Must be up to date with all case records

3. Must have proven leadership abilities demonstrated through effective conflict resolution, team building, and motivational skills, as evidenced during a promotional interview

4. Must receive a performance-based recommendation for promotion by the immediate Supervisor and approved by the Juvenile Justice Services Field Administrator or designee

JPPO IV MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience : 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.

License/Certification : Valid driver’s license and access to transportation

Other Requirements:

1. 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

2. May be transferred to an assessment unit within the State to support the Division’s implementation and sustainability of Juvenile Justice Transformation legislation

3. Must be able to tele-work from home or other sites as assigned

4. Must be able to work overtime or non-traditional hours as assigned to meet the needs of youth and families

Trainee Option: Not applicable

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None

AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS : None

CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Criteria: None

Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No

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

For further information please contact Stephanie St. Cyr, Supervisor VI, [e-mail] , 603-271-3603

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

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

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