SENIOR JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER - 80061491

The Senior Juvenile Probation Officer is responsible for providing supervision and support to youth and their families within the juvenile justice system. This position requires a strong understanding of case management practices, interviewing and counseling techniques, and the ability to provide counseling and guidance to others. The Senior Juvenile Probation Officer will work with youth and their families to develop case plans, coordinate case assignments, and provide direct services and supervision as needed. This position may require non-traditional hours, including weekend and evening hours, and may involve transportation of youth. The successful candidate will be certified in accordance with State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct care training policy and must maintain certification throughout employment.

Requirements

• Four years of experience working directly with adolescents in one or more of the following fields: criminal justice (e.g., law enforcement, courts, correction/rehabilitation facilities, or probation/parole), social services (e.g., child protective services, crisis intervention, foster care/group homes, adoption, or mental health/substance abuse treatment)
• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to provide counseling and guidance to others
• Ability to conduct and document fact-finding interviews
• Ability to make recommendations concerning the processing, handling and disposition of delinquent youth
• Ability to develop case plans
• Ability to coordinate case assignments for multi-problem clients
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to supervise, lead and motivate people
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Ability to actively listen to others
• Ability to understand, apply and explain applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, community/judicial partners, and act as a liaison to those entities in a capacity defined by the department
• Ability to incorporate safe work practices with each task performed and actively participates in initiatives designed to promote a safe work environment
• Ability to maintain a professional, safe and helpful work environment

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance