Juvenile Probation Officer
3 weeks ago
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’
Commission
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