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Perform a variety of entry level professional duties as needed to manage a juvenile probation caseload. This position involves observing urinary specimen collections and due to the nature of the task, Bonneville County may implement gender-specific hiring. Female technicians will only observe female donors, while male technicians will only observe male donors, there are no exceptions to this requirement.
Job Responsibility:
Perform a variety of entry level professional duties as needed to manage a juvenile probation caseload
observing urinary specimen collections
Perform various preliminary and ongoing case management functions
perform needs assessments
conduct detailed investigations of client social history including physical environment, family and peer relationships, emotional history, etc.
prepare detailed social history reports for submission to the courts and as supporting documentation for professional recommendations
offer in-court recommendations
and make recommendations to hold in custody or release clients based upon current circumstances
Attend dispositions
meet with clients and instructs in probation obligations, regulations and practices
instruct in the completion of various forms
determine contact status (i.e. maximum vs. medium)
and establish probation case plan
and complete documentation
Establish and maintain contact with key individuals involved in the cases and case compliance, i.e., detectives, school resource officers, school officials, attorneys, judges, parents, spouses, co-workers, counselors, etc
Coordinate with various agencies and apprises of client contact obligations
provides agencies with copies of documentation, orders and related materials
perform follow up as needed to assure client contact compliance
issue affidavits as requested by judges for clients who violate probation terms and conditions
Maintain various files to show current case status, i.e., probation status, warrant status, class assignment, etc.
provide written verification of client attendance at court ordered meetings, training, therapy, counseling, classes, etc.
and update file records to show progress and completion of obligations
Perform a variety of field projects to determine client compliance with probation terms and conditions
conduct drug tests, make home and on-site visits
and coordinate with other agencies and treatment personnel to detect violations
Attend various hearings for arraignments and sentencing
may be required to attend court and offer testimony in relation to specific cases regarding probation violations
prepare reports in accordance with department policy showing case activity, etc.
make recommendations for extension or termination of probation
review client compliance related to probation condition and enforce court orders
Prepare complex case documentation as needed to expedite actions of the court, i.e., writes probation violations, write discharges, prepare warrants, etc
Ability to maintain regular, reliable patterns in their work product and attendance according to Bonneville County's expectations
Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required
Requirements:
Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in social science, criminology or related area
One (1) year of experience performing above or similar duties
Some knowledge of the juvenile justice system
complex and technical filing systems related to county probation case management
procedures related to a variety of court processes
laws governing probation compliance and sanctions
principles of supervision
basic bookkeeping
basic mathematics
interpersonal communications and public relations
legal terms and definitions
problem solving
planning and goal setting techniques
Basic Skill in the collection and reading of drug field tests and maintaining the chain of evidence
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
direct and maintain confidentiality in managing sensitive legal issues and cases
react effectively in emergency and/or stressful situations
operate a variety of office machines
personal computer or terminal operation
develop effective working relationships with elected officials, legal professionals, subordinates, mentally unstable, agitated/aggressive people and the public
Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver's license
Must be Idaho POST certified as a Juvenile Probation Officer within one year of appointment
Must be willing to work irregular hours including nights and weekends, and be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing and meet all security requirements for access to NCIC systems and reports including background check and fingerprinting
What we offer:
One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
12 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start
Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30+ hours per week)