
Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor
Hendricks County Job Description
Title: Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Department: Probation Department Pay Band: Probation Officer Salary Scale set by IOCS
Supervisor: 1) Assistant Chief Probation Officer
2) Chief Probation Officer
Hours of Work: 35 hours/week, Monday-Friday
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Provide supervision of juvenile offendersplaced on probationwith the goals of providing services that are in the best interestof the child and family, protection of the public, assistance of victims, and the reductionof recidivism, as directedby the Hendricks County Comis.There will be an emphasison the use of evidence-based practices. Coordinate with The Departmentof Children's Services,the JDAI Coordinator, the JuvenileCourt Judge, the Prosecutor's office,and the Public Defender's office as well as other entities to create and enhance variousservices for juvenile clients and their families. These servicesinclude but are not limitedto diversion,
shelter care, residential placement, and pre-adjudication services. These duties are pursuant to the Orders of the Hendricks County Judges.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervision duties include, but are not limited to, all activities necessary for monitoring of activity, including monthly meetings with school administration to determine compliance with school policies, substance abuse referrals, urine screens, paperwork, record keeping, fee collection, receiving and responding in a timely manner to all telephone, mail, and electronic mail correspondence and contacts, of juveniles placed on probation. Supervision duties also include but are not limited to statutorily prescribed duties and requirements in the Indiana Code.
- Court duties include, but are not limited to, testifying, providing recommendations on cases, cooperating with the prosecutor and defense, and preparing all notes and documents as needed.
- Field duties include, but are not limited to home and school visits, home, school, and vehicle searches, employment verification, and assisting law enforcement agencies as required.
- Available for after-hours calls at any time, to include making detention decisions, making detention arrangements and notifying all parties of court times and details of detainees.
- Proficiency of Odyssey and SRS Case Management Systems.
- Comply with Indiana Office of Court Services' requirements for certification and continuing education for a Probation Officer.
- Complete Indiana Risk Assessment Management Systems and comply with all requirements of INcite.
- Adhere to all policy and procedure manualsof the Hendricks County Probation Department.
- Assist and cooperate with Hendricks CountyHome Detention, HendricksCounty Work Release, HendricksCounty Courts, and all other County agencieswhen requested.
- Comply with the JudicialCode of Conduct adopted by the Indiana Supreme Court.
- Intake duties include,but are not limited to, informing juvenilesand their family of charges,collecting all requiredbackground information, makinginformal/deferral decisions,prepare and file preliminary investigations and recommendations to the court.
- Staff cases with juvenile probation officers to assistin the best possible outcomesfor juveniles and their families.
- Coordinate with other county agencies and DCS to staff and assist with residential placementprospects for juvenileswho qualify.
- Collaborate with in county and out of county agenciesto increase diversion opportunities for juveniles and their families.
- Work with Juvenile Court staff as well as the prosecutorand the public defender to reduce the time it takesto process JD, JS, and JM cases from the date of the incident.
- Improve upon early intervention service referrals made by juvenile probation for juveniles and their families.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Carrying a handgun and qualify consistent with Sheriff Department guidelines.
- Operate County vehicles in accordance with the laws of Indiana.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited University, preferably in the Social Sciences.
- Probation OfficerCe1iification from the IndianaOffice of Court Services.
- I.Y.A.S ce1iification from the IndianaOffice of Court Services and INcite compliance.
- I.D.A.C.S certification from the IndianaState Police.
- Proficiency with all Windows based programs.
- Proficiency with Odyssey and SRS.
- Effective motivational interviewing and communication skills.
- Ability to understand IndianaStatutes.
- Ability to effectively and professionally deal with other people.
- Ability to handle varied and changing priorities without direct supervision.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to supervise and control irate, intoxicated, mentally ill, and violent offenders placed on probation.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Knowledge is extremely broad in scope. Work is guided by evidence-based practices and principles that must be applied to meet specific situations and problems. Work requires the use of independent judgment in dealing with juveniles and their families who are unique and individualized in their situations. Work is complicated and non-standard in nature. Several manuals, policies, guidelines, and agencies are available as sources of information in assisting in the performance of duties. Probation Officers determine their own priorities and accomplish duties and assignments according to accepted schedules. Coordination and communication are key skills with this position, as well as the ability to effectively collaborate with others.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
In addition to daily interaction with fellow Probation Officers and staff, a working relationship must be maintained with various governmental and judicial agencies, law enforcement agencies, schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, substance abuse treatment agencies, other County offices, families of individuals, victims of crimes, attorneys, and the general public. Individual must at all times exercise sound judgment in the dealing with the public, attorneys, other Court staff members, other Department members, and other governmental entities. Individual must demonstrate the highest level of integrity and trustworthiness. Individual must respect and maintain confidentiality of all matters before the Department.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed in an office environment, schools, the field, and the court, as required. The nature of the work carries the risk of serious physical injury and death caused by people and/or animals. Working and receiving phone calls after n01mal business hours is to be expected and required.
APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The job description for the position of Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor for the Probation Department describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.
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