JOB FUNCTIONS: Receives new case referrals; conducts background investigations; interviews family members and referring agencies; gathers school and social data, which includes current and past counseling; coordinates with a Juvenile Services Counselor and/or a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) if substance abuse screenings and/or chemical backssments are needed.
Administers the Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument (MAYSI); completes risk and needs backssments, and Positive Achievement Change Tool (PACT) prescreen backssments and Commercial interactionual Exploitation Identification Tool (CSE-IT) in accordance with TJJD standards for new case referrals. Administers and
completes Commercial interactionual Exploitation Identification Tool (CSE-IT) in accordance with TJJD standards. Enters information into the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS).
Enters chronological information into the Juvenile Case Management System (JCMS), including every contact, conversation with client and family, and collateral contacts made with the District Attorney's Office and staff, among others; enters family member information into JCMS including work information and income. Prepares social history, referring pending cases to a field Probation Officer for completion of a PACT full backssment, by compiling notes; school information regarding grades, attendance and
discipline; results of psychological evaluations and/or chemical backssments, along with information regarding current or prior counseling and other relevant data contained in JCMS file.
Reviews gathered information; makes recommendations for case disposition; testifies in court and conducts home studies as required. Serves as a victim coordinator by mailing letters to victims on all crimes against persons and property offenses; following up and making contact with victims via telephone; receiving victim impact statements for court cases; notifying victims of court dates if requested; generating victim services report and determining restitution amounts to be paid to victims.
Oversees implementation and effective management of electronic monitoring services for juveniles as directed; monitors juveniles by conducting urinalysis; follows chain of custody procedures prior to mailing specimens to the laboratory for further analysis and confirmations needed for prosecution; monitors youth on temporary pre-court supervision while completing first offender or drug education first offender programs. Works 24 hour/day on-call duty on a weekly rotating schedule to make decisions concerning the detention of any juveniles based on department policies; conducts pre-detention screenings as necessary; prepares documents and coordinates detention hearings; testifies in court.
Refers cases to District Attorney's office. Oversees juveniles who are placed in the detention center; ensures all prescribed medications are filled and provided to detention center staff; provides or arranges for transportation of juveniles to doctor appointments and court hearing; monitors number of days juveniles are detained and schedules detention hearings in accordance with the law; provides on-going detention supervision for continued appropriateness of detention. Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory or budget responsibility. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of principles of juvenile law; Texas Juvenile Justice Department standards; Texas Family Code; Code of Criminal Procedure, Education Code and Texas Penal Code. Knowledge of applicable State and Federal rules, codes and regulations and County policies and procedures. Knowledge of principles, techniques, procedures and trends related to juvenile probation case work; state laws, rules, regulations procedures and techniques involved in the preparation of case records and related documents.
Intermediate to advanced proficiently level utilizing Microsoft Office applications including Excel; Word and Outlook; JCMS software; One Source Toxicology; Noble software; Veritracks; and the ability to operate other standard office equipment, telephones, calculators, fax machines, and security cameras and software. Skill to create legal, professional and technical correspondence; read legal documents and extract relevant information; plan, prioritize and carry out assignments with minimum supervision; demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships by assisting others in solving problems.
Skill to explaining procedures and processes in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner. Skill to prepare clear and comprehensive written and statistical reports; establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agencies and co-workers. Ability to backss and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands. Ability to be self-disciplined and self-motivated in working alone and with others. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor Degree in a related field. Certified Juvenile Probation Officer must complete TJJD's Juvenile Probation Officer basic training within first six months of hire.
One (1) year of related experience Valid Texas Driver's License. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position is located in an office environment with little or no exposure to environmental conditions. Health and safety hazards are minimal. Primary exposure would be from urinalysis screening utilizing rubber gloves. No other protective equipment is required. Fine dexterity, sitting, hearing and vision are constantly required. Occasional talking, standing and walking are required. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must be on-call once monthly for seven (7) days at a time.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen. Must successfully complete a background investigation.
