Job Information
Madison County Government Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Anderson, Indiana
POSITION: Full Time Juvenile Probation Officer DEPARTMENT: Madison County Unified Courts - Juvenile Probation Department JOB CATEGORY: PAT(Pro/Admin/Tech) FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SALARY: Based upon approved Indiana Salary Schedule for Probation Officers
To perform this position successfully, applicants must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Applicants should possess skills in the core competencies of Probation.
Incumbent serves as a Juvenile Probation Officer for the Madison County Unified Courts - Juvenile Probation Department with major responsibility for the assessment and supervision of juveniles both alleged and adjudicated to be delinquent. Specific responsibilities and duties are assigned at the direction of the Chief Probation Officer and are subject to change based on department needs.
Position Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; an American citizen; possess a valid drivers license; be of good moral character; and be able to pass a background check and drug screen.
- Applicants shall have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a preferred major in criminal justice, psychology, social work, sociology, or a related field.
- Applicants should have a practical understanding of human behavior and adolescent development and the ability to apply such knowledge in specific situations.
- Applicants shall have a Probation Officer certification and Indiana Youth Assessment System Certification (IYAS) or be able to obtain said certifications.
- Applicants shall be willing and able to conduct home and/or field visits of probationers as required and acquire self-defense knowledge and skills; be willing to collect urine and/or saliva samples for substance screening.
*Essential Duties: *
- Assesses the risk and needs of youth and families; makes appropriate recommendations to the court and other agencies and assists in referring youth to the appropriate services.
- Conducts preliminary inquiries and pre-dispositional interviews, preparing written reports and case plans as required by law.
Supervises and assists juvenile probationers consistent with court-imposed probation conditions.
Maintains accurate records and complete documentation of all assigned cases and furnishes records and reports to the court as required or requested.
Files Petitions and Motions in accordance with departmental policy and provides testimony in court for delinquency proceedings.
Gathers info