Juvenile Probation & Parole Officer — Shape Youth Futures

State of Louisiana; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Coverage

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Job summary

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice seeks a Probation and Parole Officer-Juvenile for the Natchitoches Regional Office. You will supervise, guide, and intervene with adjudicated and at-risk youth, coordinating with judges, law enforcement, and community partners to promote public safety and successful rehabilitation.

The position requires completing the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum and meeting minimum qualifications; SER biweekly ranges from $1,590.40 to $2,084.80

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.
• Experience substitution applies: 30 semester hours equals one year of experience, up to 120 semester hours.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services, programs, 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, gather referral documents, and coordinate placement packets 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 and placement needs.
• Monitor residential and community-based programs for compliance; assist with audits.
• Maintain case records, narrative entries, and data in the agency’s automated system.
• At PPO 3 level: mentor PPO 1/2 staff, assist supervisors with assignments, and serve as a lead worker.
• Transport youth to and from placements and assist with emergency situations as needed.
• Coordinate Interstate Compact cases and collaborate with courts and social service agencies.

Skills

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Accountability

Making Accurate Judgments

Acting with Ethics and Integrity

Adapting to Change

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice seeks a Probation and Parole Officer-Juvenile for the Natchitoches Regional Office. You will supervise, guide, and intervene with adjudicated and at-risk youth, coordinating with judges, law enforcement, and community partners to promote public safety and successful rehabilitation.

The position requires completing the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum and meeting minimum qualifications; SER biweekly ranges from $1,590.40 to $2,084.80