Specialty Court Juvenile Probation Officer

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) seeks a Specialty Court Juvenile Probation Officer in Houston, TX. This grant-funded, full-time position focuses on intensive supervision, family support, and coordination with service providers to support youth under court supervision.

You will manage case files, conduct visits, coordinate services, and assist with transportation as needed. A Bachelor's degree and valid driver's license are required, with additional TJJD certification pursued

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field (Criminology, Corrections, Counseling, Law, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related).
• Graduate study in a related field is acceptable.
• At least 1500 hours of paid or unpaid experience in social services/juvenile agency working with offenders or disadvantaged persons.

Responsibilities

• Meet with and monitor youth; complete case file management including visits, contacts, assessments, GPS monitoring, court reports, progress notes, and referrals.
• Coordinate with service providers, legal representatives, and supervisors to discuss continuum of care.
• Assist with transportation and transfer/release facilitation for youth.
• Provide support to other Specialty Court Juvenile Probation Officers and administrative staff as needed.

Skills

Driver's license

Case management

Documentation

Knowledge of adolescent development

Community resources knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree conferred by a college or university

Graduate study in Criminology, Corrections, Counseling, Law, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or related field

At least 1500 hours of related social service/juvenile agency experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) seeks a Specialty Court Juvenile Probation Officer in Houston, TX. This grant-funded, full-time position focuses on intensive supervision, family support, and coordination with service providers to support youth under court supervision.

You will manage case files, conduct visits, coordinate services, and assist with transportation as needed. A Bachelor's degree and valid driver's license are required, with additional TJJD certification pursued