Probation Officer

Description

The Department of Juvenile Justice operates and is responsible for the vast majority of local Court Service Units (often known as juvenile probation offices) across the Commonwealth, as well as the state-operated Juvenile Correctional Center, Bon Air. On any given day, the Department has somewhere between 4,500 and 5,000 youth under some kind of supervision, with more than 90 percent of those youth being supervised in their communities through diversion, probation or parole.

The Department of Juvenile Justice 16th District Court Service Unit is seeking a qualified individual to provide case management/supervision to probationers, parolees, and their families in a manner consistent with Minimum Standards and Unit Policy; determines risk level; develops supervision plans for each individual; makes appropriate referrals for services and facilitates funding; prepares committal packets on juveniles committed to DJJ, documents all case contacts, statuses, reports, and services in case files and on BADGE; prepares and submits legible and accurate schedules, time sheets, leave, workload & other reports; receives and evaluates juvenile and domestic relations complaints and interviews; applies and documents probable cause disposition criteria, processes and distributes applicable paperwork, makes required referrals and performs necessary follow-up; consults with judges, attorneys, law enforcement officials, school personnel, community members and other service agencies to expedite and enhance disposition of complaints; makes custody decisions regarding detention of delinquent offenders; performs on-call after hours intake duty; provides Court with Social History and other Court reports; appears and testifies in Court; provides other forms, documentation, and court coverage as required; accurately relays CSU policies and procedures to the public and other agencies; participates in FAPT process; displays polite, helpful, professional demeanor; perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

This position will be located within the Charlottesville branch office, however based on business needs this position could be moved to any of the locations throughout the district to work.

Skills Required

Minimum qualifications for this position are knowledge of juvenile justice system and court proceedings as well as of adolescent growth and development and social problems that impact juveniles. Experience in case management, interviewing practices and procedures, and/or counseling techniques. Experience in performing assessments of client’s needs and identification of community and agency resources. Additional qualifications the ability to document services and maintain records and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferred qualifications for this position is a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field or commensurate experience. Experience working with maladaptive youth and their families is also preferred.

Additional Info

Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Electronic Application Only: If you wish to apply for a job with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, an application/resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented on the application and /or resume submitted before the closing date.

Background Investigations: Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions.
A valid driver’s license is required by the date of employment.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an application confirmation number. You may use this number to track the status of your application during the recruitment process. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application. Updates will not be provided via telephone.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.