Probation Program Specialist - County of Merced

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Manages and oversees facilitators and participants in the operation of probation programs
  
  
• Screens participants for eligibility and placement in appropriate groups
  
  
• Conducts individual and group therapy sessions
  
  
• Reviews database and attendance records for accuracy regarding statistical information of assigned programs
  
  
• Completes quality assurance reports of facilitators
  
  
• Conducts workshops to provide training as necessary to ensure that the programs are effective
  
  
• Conducts research, compiles and analyzes data, makes recommendations, develops procedures and coordinates activities with appropriate agencies and departments
  
  
• Prepares written and oral reports and responds to requests for information
  
  
• Develops and maintains recruitment and retention plans for facilitators
  
  
• Participates in program specific meeting and training required by the department
  
  
• Develops curriculum and provides instruction to program participants
  
  
• Coordinates with local interest groups and agencies to create community awareness of evidence-based programs through speaking engagements, media releases and the development of informational brochures
  
  
• Identifies availability of needed programs/services
  
  
• May recruit and supervise volunteers for existing/additional programs
  
  
• Assist in the recruitment, hiring, promotion, and discipline of assigned departmental staff
  
  
• Schedule staff to ensure adequate coverage of programs
  
  
• Implement and evaluate programs for performance-based outcomes
  
  
• Randomly conduct periodic checks of the assigned program to ensure quality and fidelity
  
  
• Provide program opportunities and updates for websites and social media platforms
  
  
• Performs other related duties as required

In addition to the above when assigned to the Juvenile Justice Correctional Facility:

• Conduct individual or group meetings with youthful offenders to discuss programmatic concerns.
  
  
• Work in conjunction with the administrative Supervising Juvenile Institutions Officer to develop the monthly staffing schedule as it relates to program.
  
  
• Work in conjunction with the Probation Division Manager to develop a daily programming schedule that fits the needs of the youth and the facility.
  
  
• Ensure program compliance with Title 15.