Juvenile Probation Officer

3 weeks ago


Wayne County PA, United States Administrative Office of PA Courts Full time

WAYNE COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT
1st Floor Dimmick Building

925 COURT STREET
HONESDALE, PA 18431

(570) 253-5970 ext. 2332 - PHONE
(570) 251-8247 - FAX

Janine Edwards Sandy A. Fofi
President Judge Chief Juvenile Probation Officer

The Wayne County Juvenile Probation Department is seeking to fill the position of Juvenile Probation
Officer. Applicant’s cover letter and resume are to be sent to the attention of Sandy A. Fofi, Chief
Juvenile Probation Officer, Wayne County Juvenile Probation Department, 925 Court St, 1st Floor
Dimmick Building, Honesdale, PA 18431.

Applications will be accepted until June 3, 2024

Juvenile Probation Officer Job Description 

Position is full-time (37.5 hr./wk.) 
 Starting Salary $41,822.33
 Benefit package and salary is covered by the Probation and Domestic Relations Officers

Association
 The Wayne County Juvenile Probation Department operates under the direct supervision 

of the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas 
Position is partially grant-funded via Juvenile Court Judges Commission 
Duties are aligned with the basic principles of Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice System 
Enhancements Strategy, are consistent with the requirements outlined by the PA Juvenile

Act (Title 42 PA C.S Section 6301 et. Seq.), the Balanced and Restorative Justice
Principles, along with the standards set forth by the Wayne County Court of Common
Pleas and the Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission 

Upon satisfactory completion of a one-year probationary period, the juvenile probation
officer shall be sworn in by the President Judge

Position Requirements: 

Bachelor’s Degree with a background of at least 18 credits in the behavioral or social sciences 

Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance and Act 34 Criminal Background Check Clearance 
Minimum of three years of experience in the Juvenile Justice or related human services

field is preferred 

Excellent assessment, organization, communication, computer and writing skills 
Valid Driver’s License 
Basic knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, evidence-based practices, along with

prevention and intervention programs is preferred 
Knowledge of collateral human service agencies, schools and community-based

resources is preferred 
Experience in group dynamics and the group facilitation process is preferred 
Must possess the ability to function independently, maintain good self-control under

stress, be flexible in nature, and hold strong social skills when dealing with juvenile
offenders, their families, and professional colleagues 

The following attributes are necessary: high moral standards and integrity (i.e. being able 
to keep information confidential) impartiality; good judgment; and decision-making skills 
Adequate physical and mental health to withstand rigorous activity under pressure 
Must be psychologically capable of exercising appropriate judgment and restraint in

order to be certified to carry a firearm. If offered the position, you must participate in and
pass a psychological evaluation prior to your start date. 

You must also meet the physical examination requirements to carry a firearm and pass a
physical prior to your start date. 

Willingness to travel and perform job duties outside the hours of a regular work day
8:30 am to 4:30 pm 
Must successfully complete 40 hours of yearly training to include but not limited to:
firearms qualification; defensive tactics; arrest procedures; along with training related to
substance abuse; criminogenic behaviors; and mental health treatment

Position Responsibilities 

Conduct juvenile intake investigations 
Provide written reports and recommendations to the Court 
Ensure the Court’s Orders are followed 
Provide courtroom testimony 
Submit referrals to community based and residential based placements 
Conduct person and field searches 
Perform office and field supervision in such places as juvenile offender’s home, school,

and community (i.e. employment, treatment facility) 
Conduct urinalysis testing 
Maintain collateral contacts through telephone and/or in person (i.e. juvenile offender’s

family members, employer, education providers, residential placements, children and
youth, mental health, drug and alcohol services, along with any additional social service
agency involved) on a consistent basis 

Attend interagency meetings 
Transport juvenile offenders to and from detention centers and placement facilities during

and after business hours when deemed necessary 
Work a rotating on-call schedule 
Additional duties are consistent with requirements outlined by the PA Juvenile Act (Title

42 PA C.S Section 6301 et. Seq.), Balanced and Restorative Justice and standards set 
forth by the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas and the Juvenile Court Judges’

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