Probation Officer I

2 weeks ago

West Chester, United States Chester County of Pennsylvania Full time

**Summary**:
In accordance with the Juvenile Act, JCJC Juvenile Court Standards, and the Juvenile Court's Balanced and Restorative Justice Mission, the Probation Officer I will provide assessment, case planning, supervision and support for juvenile offenders who have been referred to the Juvenile Probation Department.

**This job requires the following documents to be obtained, reviewed as acceptable by the supervisor and re-obtained every three years: PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal History and FBI Criminal History.**

**Essential Duties**:
**Essential Duties, Tasks and Accountabilities**:

- Receive and examine allegations and charges of juvenile delinquency in order to consider the commencement of proceedings under the Juvenile Act.
- Conduct initial interview with juvenile, family, and attorney to review allegations of delinquency and collect family history and background.
- Investigate juvenile's prior criminal history and community and school conduct through collateral contacts with District Justices, police officers and school personnel.
- Utilize available screening and assessment tools to assist in and support recommendations.
- For juveniles placed on informal adjustment, ensure conditions are met within the timeframe set by the Juvenile Court Standards.
- Develop and recommend case plans (i.e., consent decree, formal probation, and placement or aftercare services) for juveniles on probation.
- Ensure that case plans for the juvenile consider the goals of community protection, competency development, and accountability and address the juvenile's and family's strengths and needs.
- Actively participate in treatment teams and assist in the development of treatment goals to help prevent the juvenile's removal from the community.
- Gather information, pertaining to victim impact and restitution, for consideration in the disposition of a case.
- Ensure that DNA data and testing is collected on all youth that have been adjudicated delinquent for the offenses specified in Act 57 of 2002.
- Arrange transfer of disposition or probation to another jurisdiction if non-residents of the county commit delinquent acts.
- Assist in ensuring juvenile's compliance with court-ordered conditions by making referrals to appropriate agencies, services and programs, and collect all collateral reports to assist in appropriate case planning.
- Ensure the ordering and collection of victim restitution.
- Assess juvenile's progress towards goals and adjust level of supervision, as needed.
- Conduct thorough home investigations, school and community visits during supervision of juveniles in accordance with the Juvenile Court Judges Commission Standards.
- Attend court hearings, provide reports, and make recommendations as appropriate to the court.
- Determine the need for pre
- and post-adjudicatory detention or alternatives to detention in accordance with the Detention Risk Assessment Instrument and the Juvenile Act.
- Maintain detailed, accurate and timely records in the Court Management System.
- Monitor caseload through regular caseload review with supervisor.
- Collaborate, educate and act as liaison for community resources and initiatives serving juveniles and their families.
- Develop payment plans and monitor the collection of court costs, fines, victim compensation fees.
- Attend seminars and training sessions to expand knowledge and keep abreast of changes in the field of probation services and juvenile justice.
- Actively participate and obtain certification in defense tactics/safety training.
- Participate in on-call duty as required.
- Perform case management and/or non-payment collections duties, as required.
- Collect and test urine specimens according to departmental policy.
- Perform all functions designated by the Juvenile Act or by order of the court pursuant to or as directed by the Chief Probation Officer.
- Perform other duties, tasks and special projects, as required.

**Qualifications/Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience**:
**Qualifications / Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Sciences or related field.
- Evidence of job-related experience and/or training.
- Ability to make firm, unbiased decisions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
- Demonstrates integrity and honesty
- Strong professional ethics
- General understanding of Balanced and Restorative Justice Principles
- Working knowledge of adolescent development and norms.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Must have child abuse clearance.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must submit to and pass reoccurring criminal background checks and child abuse clearances.
- A valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle are required.

**Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Experience**:

- One year of experience working with youth in the juvenile justice or related field.
- Ability to handle and resolve problems.
- Ab

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