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- Assesses needs of juvenile and family to determine appropriate residential placement facility.
- Secures residential placement for juvenile
- Counsels with juveniles, family and other person and/or agencies as needed; provide Crisis Intervention Counseling to families.
- Travels to placement facilities in and out of the state.
- Prepares documentation for cases scheduled for detention and court appearances and/or hearings; testifies before court as to the recommendations required.
- Maintains written reports and daily chronological notes for each juvenile in placement or pending placement
- Conducts random drug testing on juveniles as needed.
- Works as liaison with the District Attorney's office and offers recommendations regarding court proceedings.
- Attends staff meetings and training conferences as required for maintenance of Juvenile Probation Officer Certification.
- Makes post-placement and aftercare referrals.
- Maintains monthly contact with juvenile, family and program staff.
- Maintains juvenile's behavior and progress in placement. Addresses issues as needed through face-to-face visits.
- Updates the court on issues and/or changes regarding child's progress and placement status.
- Conduct training of staff in department and other Juvenile Probation departments.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:- Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or other state approved related field.
- 2 years job related experience.
- Good computer, verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills, interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
- Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
- Minimum 21 years of age; Certified Juvenile Probation Officer.
- On-call 24 hours a day and subject to irregular work hours.
STARTING SALARY: $39.59 hourly
This position is eligible for additional compensation based upon state supplement and certification pay.CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position
An applicant may not have any of the following disqualifying criminal history:1) A felony conviction against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years; a deferred adjudication for a felony against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 10 years or current felony probation or parole.2) A jailable misdemeanor conviction against the laws of this state, another state or the United States within the past 5 years; a deferred adjudication for a jailable misdemeanor against the laws of this state, another state, or the United States within the past 5 years or current misdemeanor probation or parole.3) Registered as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.#LI-JL1
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. 
