Probation Officer I (Diversion Caseload)/Community Service Supervisor - Miami County
Troy, OH 45373
About the Job
POSITION SUMMARY: Provides direct supervision and general case management for juveniles placed on probation supervision by the Court. Supervises, monitors and investigates juvenile offenders. Interviews, assesses, and makes recommendations to the court on dispositions of juveniles; Works with juvenile, families, schools, and community providers to develop and coordinate treatment plans. Enforces compliance with court orders and terms of probation. Provides direct evidence based intervention to youth and works with treatment providers to reduce recidivism. Makes home visits and conducts after-hours monitoring. Responds to after-hour calls as needed. Collects urine screens and DNA evidence. Prepares progress reports, assessments, disposition investigation reports and other documentation. Provides on-site supervision to juveniles participating in court ordered community service/restitution program. Monitors and reports youth’s participation in program. Provides instruction and direction to youth involved in work details and other court based services. Develops, plans, and manages diversion, truancy, and mediation. Conducts case conferences with unruly, at-risk juveniles and their families. Makes recommendations to the Court for disposition. Collects case background information, assesses youth and family needs and documents youth history. Makes home visits. Conducts after-hours monitoring. Handles all truancy issues to include programming and coordination with schools and the Truancy Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in criminal justice or social service field. Minimum one year field experience. Position involves complex tasks, varied and non-varied tasks with application of numerous laws, rules, regulations and procedures. Requires a moderate degree of discretionary decision-making. Must exercise judgment, organizational, communication and analytical skills. Must maintain satisfactory criminal and traffic background checks. Must be able to operate identified equipment and have a valid Ohio driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Must be able to drive to locations for appointments. Must provide proof of insurance. Must maintain satisfactory criminal and traffic background check. Position subject to alcohol and drug screening. Must demonstrate predictable and regular attendance. Must possess critical skills and expertise.
DUTIES: Works from divisional or functional policies, using wide range of procedures and plans. Supervisor provides technical instruction regarding new legislation, policy changes, and statutes. Supervisor reviews work periodically and upon termination of services. Responsible for complex decision making which has impact on other work units and outside agencies. Reports are submitted to a higher authority for review. Works with confidential client records. Errors in work are not readily detectable and could result in serious injury and possible death or juvenile committing additional offenses.
These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.
UNSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be required to lift up to 15 pounds, occasionally subdue youth and adults, frequently climbs, stoops, kneels, lifts, grasps, talks and hears in a repetitive motion, performs reading and writing activities at or within an arm’s length, exposures to general office chemicals and air contaminants; works in or around crowds, has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons, has exposure to threatening situations, works in proximity to the use of firearms, works on clients homes where exposure to contaminants and dangers is unknown, exposure to second hand smoke and potentially vicious animals, hazardous driving conditions, handles urine and has exposure to body fluids.
QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in criminal justice or social service field. Minimum one year field experience. Position involves complex tasks, varied and non-varied tasks with application of numerous laws, rules, regulations and procedures. Requires a moderate degree of discretionary decision-making. Must exercise judgment, organizational, communication and analytical skills. Must maintain satisfactory criminal and traffic background checks. Must be able to operate identified equipment and have a valid Ohio driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Must be able to drive to locations for appointments. Must provide proof of insurance. Must maintain satisfactory criminal and traffic background check. Position subject to alcohol and drug screening. Must demonstrate predictable and regular attendance. Must possess critical skills and expertise.
DUTIES: Works from divisional or functional policies, using wide range of procedures and plans. Supervisor provides technical instruction regarding new legislation, policy changes, and statutes. Supervisor reviews work periodically and upon termination of services. Responsible for complex decision making which has impact on other work units and outside agencies. Reports are submitted to a higher authority for review. Works with confidential client records. Errors in work are not readily detectable and could result in serious injury and possible death or juvenile committing additional offenses.
These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.
| COMPENSATION | $44,000 - $48,000/yr DOQ |
| FLSA | Non-Exempt from Overtime |
| BENEFITS | Medical, Health Savings Account County Contribution, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Health & Dependent Care, OPERS Retirement with Employer Contribution of 14% (Higher for Law Enforcement), Deferred Compensation Programs, Paid Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Discounts, Fitness Center Discounts |
UNSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May be required to lift up to 15 pounds, occasionally subdue youth and adults, frequently climbs, stoops, kneels, lifts, grasps, talks and hears in a repetitive motion, performs reading and writing activities at or within an arm’s length, exposures to general office chemicals and air contaminants; works in or around crowds, has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons, has exposure to threatening situations, works in proximity to the use of firearms, works on clients homes where exposure to contaminants and dangers is unknown, exposure to second hand smoke and potentially vicious animals, hazardous driving conditions, handles urine and has exposure to body fluids.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.
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