Bilingual Juvenile Probation Officer (underfill Juvenile Probation Officer Trainee)

This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. 

• Intake clients to inform them of Juvenile Department processes and assess the needs, strengths and risk level of clients utilizing department approved tools and professional assessments.
• Develop, monitor and update case plans that include evidence-based practices to address the needs, strengths and risk level of the client. Provide Title IV-E case plans on identified youth.
• Cognitive restructuring, skill development, emotional regulation and behavior modification interventions that address criminogenic needs are delivered using the EPICS model.
• Coordinate with the District Attorney's office to process new cases, referrals, violations and case closures.
• Create and maintain timely case records, correspondence and documents utilizing approved software and applications.
• Prepare court orders and present written and verbal case information and dispositional recommendations to the court.
• Monitor clients for compliance with court ordered conditions.  Make regular contact, both face-to-face and by phone, with client, parents, school staff and treatment and program staff.  Provide additional case management and interventions for non-compliance.
• Make referrals to the department, Court, OYA and community programs by completing all necessary documentation.
• Contact victims and coordinate with the Marion County DA's Office to gather restitution information, recommend restitution amounts to the court, and monitor payment of restitution.
• Participate in staffing's regarding clients (YST, resource committee, etc.) at local schools and other agencies.
• Prepares timely digital and paper reports and orders for the case record and the Court; prepares and presents information regarding clients to the Court, presents dispositional recommendations.
• Develop, monitor and update case plans that include evidence-based practices and components required for grant or subsidy reimbursements that address the needs, strengths and risk level of juveniles while maintaining confidentiality.
• Makes contact with victims, negotiates restitution amount for FAAs, recommends department and court fee and monitors the collection of all financial obligations.
• Collaborates with public and private agencies and utilizes community resource to develop case plans and juvenile placements.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with department personnel and programs to facilitate services to juveniles.
• Provide feedback regarding program development, policies, procedures, data collection, statistics and records
•  Other duties as assigned by your supervisor. 

Juvenile Probation Officer Trainee Requirements
 EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. A bachelor's degree with major course work in social or behavior science or a related field, AND
2. Experience and training that demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities, OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County. 

Juvenile Probation Officer Requirements

1. A bachelor's degree with major course work in social or behavior science or a related field, AND
2. Five years of juvenile probation officer experience; OR
3. Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• This position provides services to monolingual Spanish-speaking individuals; therefore, fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills are required. An additional 5% will be added to the hourly wage as compensation for this skill. Finalist will be required to pass a verbal and written Standardized Spanish/English Fluency Assessment as part of the hiring process.
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving re4cord according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at:  http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.
• Physical ability to secure and maintain custody of resistive juveniles.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule:  40 hours/week with varying days and hours, depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good knowledge of evidence-based practices, Effective Practices in Community Supervision (EPICS), case plans, and motivational interviewing; juvenile development, risk and protective factors, family systems; assessment and intervention techniques with juveniles and families in the juvenile justice system.

Ability and skill to communicate effectively in written and oral form; conduct interviews of juveniles and families: gather, evaluate, and integrate pertinent information for case planning and decision making. Make recommendations on disposition of cases; act as a liaison person in the community; work with individuals from a variety of socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds; manage and adapt to changes in workflow, juvenile justice practices and department directives; develop cooperative working relationships with other employees and the public; effectively operate a keyboard and computer; drive a motor vehicle; supervise student placements and volunteers; physical ability to assist in securing and maintaining custody of resistive juveniles.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; lifts and carries up to 10 lbs.; pushes and pulls up to 125 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 100 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to smoke, noise or chemicals; works in areas that may be uneven; possible risk of OSHA Blood/Body Fluid exposure.