Probation Officer I

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Probation Officer I, Juvenile Justice Center

Job Number: 2044

Location: 5905 N. Classen Blvd

Supervisor: Deputy Director

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Probation Officer I (PO I) is an entry level position. The responsibilities and expectations of this position progress in concert with the training and experience received. Upon successful completion of all training requirements, performance standards and six (6) months employment the PO I will be at the full performance level as a Senior Intake Officer. GENERAL PURPOSE: Provides guidance and supervision to youth who are adjudicated and made wards of the Oklahoma County Juvenile Division of the District Court in a manner consistent with the Oklahoma State Statutes, American Correctional Association (ACA) Standards, OCJB Policy and Procedure, and best practices.SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of the Probation Supervisor or designee as directed. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: This position does not supervise other employees.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists the Court, District Attorneys Office, Public Defenders Office, youth and their family by presenting a thoroughly developed dispositional study to establish the youths conditions of probation and individual treatment and service plan. Plans are developed by utilizing the information gained from assessments, interviews with the youth and their family, the youths risk to reoffend and the identified programmatic needs to be addressed. Attends all court hearings associated with the youths term of probation and is prepared to inform the court as required.Continues to provide the progress of the youth and make appropriate recommendations throughout the term of probation supervision. Assists the Court, District Attorneys Office, Public Defenders Office and the OCJB in maintaining the safety of the public and accountability of assigned youth by providing support and ensuring enforcement of court order probation conditions. Ensures the court is informed of violations by providing a quick response through probation levels of supervision and recommendations for a modification of the youths individual treatment and service plan. May conduct visits with the youth in the Oklahoma County Juvenile Detention Center (OCJDC).Maintains accurate and current documentation of activities associated with the guidance and supervision being provided to the youth and their family. Maintains contact with the assigned youth, according to the probation levels of supervision, by conducting visits with the youth and their family in their home, at school, in the office and on the telephone. Remains available twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week by telephone to respond to needs of the youth and their families. Assists in the development of partners in the community by working with OCJB employees, law enforcement, and community service agencies/placement facilities in meeting the needs of the community and the youth and their families. Complies with assigned and approved work schedule, Oklahoma County employee rules, OCJB policies and procedures, and training requirements.May serve as an interviewer in the hiring and promotional selection process as designated.Completes other duties as assigned.NOTE: The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.PERIPHERAL DUTIES:May serves as a representative of the OCJB in a variety of activities designed to improve community partnerships and operational practices. May provide youth educational programs or engage in activities associated with community or civic engagement.DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Experience: Bachelors degree or a combination of education/experience that totals four (4) years. Candidates whose education includes the attainment of undergraduate credits in social science, mental health, law enforcement, corrections and/or education course work may be given preference. Candidates who possess work experience and/or a documented student internship in the social science, mental health, law enforcement, corrections and/or education field may be given preference. Special Requirements:Must have a valid drivers license.Must have a working telephone number where employee can be reached.Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Must possess maturity, judgment and knowledge consistent with the high level of responsibility required. Must have general knowledge of and experience in social work techniques and an understanding of community resources, family dynamics, cultural diversity and substance abuse issues.Must have general knowledge of available community and youth serving resources.Must possess the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Must possess a high degree of work processes organizational and time management skills.Must possess the ability to establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of the assigned youth. Ability to consult and communicate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Must possess the ability to remain calm and maintain composure under stressful situations.Must possess an acceptable degree of skill and experience in the use of computers, word processing software programs, and data entry into an information management system. Must be familiar with and able to operate audiovisual equipment, copy and fax machines, telephones and cellular phones. Must be able to maintain confidentiality requirements in working with the youth, their families and the public. Must possess the ability to read, comprehend and prepare written documents in the English language. Must possess the ability and willingness to perform job related travel.TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:Computers, copy and fax machines, audiovisual equipment, telephones, and cellular phones.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods of time. When conducting visits with youth in the OCJDC, must be able to operate security doors requiring an estimated twenty-five (25) pounds of force to open. Operate a motor vehicle to conduct visits with youth and their family in the community, and other required travel associated with assigned responsibilities. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment may vary depending on office duty or field duty. The office noise level ranges from quiet to moderate. When making home visits, the noise level may vary from quiet to very loud. While working in the detention center, an employee can expect a high noise level with several functions occurring at the same time. The work environment involves exposure to the general public and the potential for volatile situations.