Location: Killeen, TX
Company: Bell County
youth on juvenile probation. Conducts appropriate screenings, backssments, referrals, and follow-up of youth on his/her caseload. Ensures the completion of court and case documentation in a timely and accurate manner. Fulfills on-call rotation duty. Basic Qualification Requirements: Master's degree preferred but not required.
Must have bachelor's degree conferred by a college or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University system; and Must have either: One year of graduate study in criminology, corrections, counseling in a social work, psychology, sociology or a related field that has been approved by the Texas
Juvenile Justice Department; or One-year experience in full-time casework or counseling in a social service, community correctional or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons; Must have a valid Driver's License and proof of adequate liability insurance and have a reliable means of transportation.
Must possess physical stamina to handle potential physical outbursts of violent youth. Be able to restrain and handcuff a child who is resisting. Must have the ability to work with a diverse population. Must be of good moral character. No staff member may possess while on duty any firearm, illegal weapons, or chemical agents. How to Apply: Applicants must submit the
following prior to the closing date: A completed Bell County on-line application, available on the Bell County website at , go to Human Resources Page.
All current employees must also complete their application on the county website. The Background investigation Release Form and the Prison Rape Elimination Act Disclosure form which can be obtained on the Bell County Website at , Human Resources page, or on the server for current juvenile services employees. A copy of applicants DD214 if prior military. (External Applications Only) Equal Employment Opportunity: Candidates will be evaluated without discrimination for any non-merit reason such as race, religion, interaction, national origin, politics, marital status, physical handicap, age, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization.
NOTE: The length of the application/hiring process may vary, depending on the applicant.
or a post-adjudicated residential facility.
Positions require shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to work overtime if required. Basic Qualification Requirements: Must have a High School Diploma or a GED. Must be of good moral character.
Must be 21 years of age at time of employment Possess the ability to appropriately respond to youth with varying emotional, physical, or psychological needs. Possess physical stamina to handle potential outbursts of violent residents, and/or can restrain a child who is resisting. Must have a valid Driver's License and proof of adequate liability insurance and have a reliable means of transportation. Must possess
a non-qualifying criminal history/interaction offender registration background check. How to Apply: Applicants must submit the following prior to the closing date: A completed Bell County application, available on the Bell County Website, must be submitted.
A copy of applicant's DD214, if prior military (if applicable). Applicants discharged from military services under less than honorable conditions will not be considered for employment. (External applicants only). Failure to follow all required guidelines can result in the applicant not being considered. Upon successful completion of a face-to-face interview, applicants continuing in the hiring process can expect to complete a criminal
background form, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) form, and CPS check to be considered for this position.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Candidates will be evaluated without discrimination for any non-merit reason such as race, religion, interaction, national origin, politics, marital status, physical handicap, age, membership, or non-membership in an employee organization. NOTE: The length of the application/hiring process may vary, depending on the applicant.
and possess good casework skills. Officers are responsible for identifying client problems and needs and developing rehabilitative measures for the client while also providing supervision and behavioral controls. Officers are also responsible for development of diagnostic data for judicial proceedings as well as monitoring the progress of cases referred to the Juvenile Court.
They should have a thorough knowledge of their cases and be able to support their recommendations and requests from a sound database. They should also have good communication skills in order to intelligently present information to the courts or other agencies. Officers Attitude: Officers should have a sound knowledge
and understanding of social, environmental, family and other factors, which are commonly acknowledged to be factors in the behavior of juvenile offenders. They should be able to take an empathetic approach to dealing with juveniles and their families and, hence, deal with assigned cases in a realistic manner.
They should also have an understanding of their responsibility to the community and exercise that responsibility in an appropriate manner. Officers should be ethical in accomplishment of their duties. They should maintain appropriate working relationships with the families, community and co-workers. Essential Responsibilities and Functions: Intake on offenses for newly assigned referrals
and violations of probation. Development of case information, evaluation and treatment plans.
Preparation of case histories. Provide testimony in court. Make referrals to appropriate community agencies including Psychological testing and counseling. Maintain close working relationship with schools, community service agencies, law enforcement agencies, etc. Ensure client compliance with rehabilitative efforts (i. e. probation, supervision, placement, etc. ). Conduct home visits, curfew checks and school visits to monitor client conduct at home and in the community. Processing forms for statistical data, maintaining current, accurate and substantive chronological case records.
Serves court summons. Compiles monthly statistics regarding work activity. Addresses issues of non-compliance with youth and family. Provide Interim Supervision for out-of-state/county probationers. Participates in the on-call schedule and fulfills associated duties. Assist in preparation of cases for detention hearings. Conduct preliminary intake and release conferences for detained youth during normal duty hours. Provide on-going casework services to assigned client caseload. Refer appropriate cases to other community agencies as needed and monitor progress. Compile and evaluate data to develop case plan for assigned client caseload.
Complete required documentation for caseload management. Prepare case summaries as needed. Assist with transportation of youth as needed. Regular attendance is required. Maintain 80 hours biannually of approved training to maintain juvenile probation officer certification. Teaches classes/programs. Supervises community service. Will perform other duties assigned within professional competency. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have knowledge of the laws, principles, programs, functions and services governing the juvenile justice system and detention.
Must have knowledge of laws, principles and practices of social and correctional casework and counseling. Must have the ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally. Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations; and ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; and ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, attorneys, judges, client, families and the general public.
Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; and ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; and ability to interpret an extensive variety of information and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in criminology, criminal justice, social work, psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university Never had any type of certification revoked by lawful authority by the commission and not be currently under an order of suspension as described in 344.840(d) of chapter 344 of the Administrative Code.
Must possess the work experience or graduate study required in section 344.210 of the Administrative Code. Must be certified or eligible for certification through the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Must meet NCIC/TCIC employment guidelines. Must have valid driver's license. Must have computer proficiency. Must successfully complete a background check and interaction offender check. Be of good moral character. Must be at least 21 years of age.
in a timely and accurate manner. Fulfills on-call rotation duties. Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
Fulfill all duties related to his/her assignment as directed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the United States Department of Justice. This includes, but is not limited to, all polices in accordance with the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Texas Family Code, Bell County Employee Handbook, and Bell County Juvenile Services policies and procedures. Must have the ability to
work with a diverse population. Keep the Area Manager advised of all critical situations that may arise. Performs case management for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
Conducts initial intake interviews of youth and family to gather and backss information to determine nature of offense and determine probable cause. Required to make day to day decisions related to case management and recommendations to the Court based on the youth's risk and need level using validated screening instruments. Prepares individualized case plans, makes appropriate community resource referrals, maintains contact with outside agencies related to referrals. Visits youth at home, school, at work,
in residential treatment facilities, or in detention as required by level of supervision or the immediate need.
Maintains current, and accurate case records on all assigned youth. Works directly with the Court, the County Attorney's Office, Defense Attorneys, and service providers. Prepares reports and documents for the court and testifies when required. Provides transportation to treatment facilities or other care as required or directed by the Area Manager. Monitors and enforces compliance with court orders, deferred prosecution rules, condition of release, diversion program, and temporary pre-court monitoring and assigns sanctions for violations per department policy.
Maintain contact with youth to ensure that restitution monies are paid and ensures that all personnel needing information on restitution are kept informed. Fulfills duties related to the JPO on-call roaster. Fulfills duties related to the JSO on-call roaster: providing direct care and supervision/security for juveniles in either a pre-adjudicated detention facility or a post-adjudication residential facility and working a schedule that will involve weekends, holidays, evening, or nights (shift work). Always maintain his/her appearance and appropriate professional behavior. Address behavioral issue/concerns of residents to ensure compliance, to include assisting staff during any situation that requires the use of Handle with Care and the department approved management program.
May be moved to other positions within the department as necessary with or without notice. Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Cour, the Area Manager, Assistant Director, or Chief Juvenile Probation Officer. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Requires Bachelor's degree in Social Services or related major; one (1) year of experience in corrections, counseling, sociology or closely related experience is preferred.
be at least 21 years of age; have no disqualifying criminal history; have no criminal history as described in §344.410(a) unless TJJD has reviewed it and determined the person is not ineligible for certification due to the criminal history; must have bachelor's degree conferred by a college or university accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University system; never have had any type of certification revoked by TJJD; complete the training required by TAC§344; and pass the certification exam to be completed after employment.
Physical Demands: Must possess the physical stamina to address potentially hostile or physically aggressive clients and/or a ssist staff during any situation that requires the use of Handle with Care (the Department/Program recognized physical restraint/behavior modification system) and the department approved behavior management program. Potential for driving long distances when providing transportation to youth in county vehicles. Individual works indoors. Indoor work is in a well-lighted, air-conditioned office or facility setting with lifting of light materials and equipment.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Involves routine and frequent exposure to: Potentially hostile or physically aggressive youth. Face to face contact with diverse populations Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen. Potential for extreme noise levels Special Certifications and Licenses: Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. Requires Juvenile Probation Officer Certification to obtained after employment. Requires Juvenile Supervision Officer Certification to be obtained after employment. Requires TAC Cybersecurity Awareness Training to be completed after employment.
Requires Handle with Care certification to obtained after employment. Requires CPR/First Aid Certification to be obtained after employment. Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Bell County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Addendum to Juvenile Probation Officer I This position is assigned to the IMPACT Academy/Post Adjudication Residential Treatment Program.
This position develops and delivers cognitive education based programming to residents. Organizes and facilitates enrichment activities for residents. Addresses resident behavioral issues/concerns to ensure compliance and understanding while fostering a proactive and positive environment. Assists youth in obtaining access to educational, vocational, employment, and medical related support services.
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