Apply today as a Probation Officer for the Hamilton County Juvenile Court.

Probation Officer

Job Responsibilities

Facilitates the investigation of cases referred to the Probation Department by the Court.
Collects all appropriate background check information available on assigned youth and families for assessment utilizing the resources of the Probation Department and the Court.
Completes risk assessments, coordinates substance abuse and psychological evaluations, develops dispositional recommendations by departmental policy, and presents written/verbal summaries to the Court.
Provides supervision of youth on probation according to assigned caseload (i.e., General, Gender Specific, Mental Health, and youth in Placement Facilities or Sex Offenders).
Monitors progress of established case supervision plans utilizing resources of the Probation Department and the Court, visits homes, schools, etc., maintains contact with social service and law enforcement agencies as needed, and signs complaints.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of IV-E and Reclaim requirements associated with case management and ensures the requirements are met as established by Departmental policy and State statutes.
Prepares and maintains all case documentation, reports, and materials within prescribed timeframes.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the caseload practices of the Probation Department to assume specialized cases at any time.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of court and community resources and can make appropriate referrals.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the principles of evidence-based practices endorsed by the Department and the Court.
Attends required training.
Performs the duties of the Duty Officer for the Probation Department’s intake process.
Performs other administrative duties and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, providing customer service support and direct care monitoring of youth in various court departments and buildings on a temporary, as-needed, and rotation basis.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

Minimum

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related field or a combination of a Bachelor’s degree in any field and two years of paid related case management experience
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess auto liability insurance.
A personal automobile is required to perform field activities.
Must pass a background screening process.

Preferred

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related field and prior training and experience working with gender-specific, mental health, or sex offender populations.
Preferred professional certifications include LSW, LISW, LPC, LPCC, and LCDCIII.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to assess situations, seek multiple perspectives, and, if necessary, gather more information to arrive at an appropriate solution.
Ability to prepare related reports and perform drug testing safely and securely.
Ability to use personal computers and other office machines to prepare related reports.
Strong organizational, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate with individuals of varying intellectual, emotional, and physical skills; maintain confidentiality regarding client information and records.
Ability to operate handcuffs and shackles and physically arrest youth and adults as needed and safely and securely.
Must possess knowledge of case management practices and the court system.

Special Working Conditions

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
Works in various venues, frequently in high-risk, high-crime areas with criminal and delinquent populations.
Works flexible hours, including days and evenings, as needed.
Work is subject to frequent interruptions, crisis intervention, constant reprioritization of work activities, and moderate-to-high stress.

Compensation & Benefits

Work Schedule Details: 405 Hours/Week. First shift, hours may vary.
Starting Salary: $26.00 Hourly
Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

Application Process

Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Juvenile Court are subject to background screening by the document “Offenses that May Disqualify Candidates for Employment.” Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with Hamilton County Juvenile Court.

Hamilton County Juvenile Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A copy of the Equal Employment Opportunity Plan Short Form is available upon request. Please get in touch with the Human Resources Department at 513-946-9238.

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