Juvenile Probation & Parole Officer - Safeguard & Guide Youth

State of Louisiana; Gretna (LA); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) seeks dedicated Probation and Parole Officers Juvenile for the New Orleans Metro Regional Office in Gretna, LA. This full-time role focuses on supervising and guiding youth, coordinating services, and collaborating with courts and community partners to ensure safe, effective rehabilitation.

Ideal candidates will have the ability to assess risk using tools like SAVRY, maintain regular contact with families, and advance through PPO levels while

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement; OR three years of continuous active military duty; OR six years of full-time experience; OR a bachelor's degree.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate services and community resources for adjudicated and at-risk youth across a multi-parish region.
• Complete risk and needs assessments (including SAVRY) to guide service planning and supervision levels.
• Maintain regular contact with youth, families, and providers to monitor progress and adjust service plans.
• Serve as secondary case manager for youth in secure care to ensure continuity of services.
• Prepare and submit Individual Service Plans, social histories, investigations, and court-ordered reports.
• Schedule evaluations and gather referral documents for residential programs.
• Prepare FAST forms to determine Medicaid/IV-E eligibility and parental cost-of-care contributions.
• Participate in case staffings, court reviews, and testify on youth progress.
• Monitor residential and community-based programs for compliance; assist with audits.
• Maintain case records and data in the agency’s automated system.
• At PPO 3 level: mentor PPO 1/2 staff and lead worker duties.
• Transport youth to placements and assist with emergencies as needed.
• Coordinate Interstate Compact cases and collaborate with courts and social service agencies.

Connaissances

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Accountability

Making Accurate Judgments

Acting with Ethics and Integrity

Adapting to Change

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) seeks dedicated Probation and Parole Officers Juvenile for the New Orleans Metro Regional Office in Gretna, LA. This full-time role focuses on supervising and guiding youth, coordinating services, and collaborating with courts and community partners to ensure safe, effective rehabilitation.

Ideal candidates will have the ability to assess risk using tools like SAVRY, maintain regular contact with families, and advance through PPO levels while