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Idaho County\ Court ServicesProbation

Probation Officer (male)

Adult and Juvenile

Salary: \$17\$20/hr DOE Application Materials

Status: Full-time with full benefits Online: www.idahocounty.org

Closing Date: Open Until Filled In person: 320 West Main, Room 28

General Summary

Provides probation services for juveniles and adults to include managing cases, preparing social histories,

counseling, substance use testing, developing programs and supervising community service work. Uses

skills that enables development of a positive and collaborative working relationship with probationers and

their families to assist them to change their behaviors.

Essential Functions

Thoroughly investigate probationers personal history, background, and environment including conduct-\ ing interviews.

Utilize a variety of tools to complete initial and on-going assessments of probationers, refer probation-\ ers to community resources for services

Develop case plans and manage caseload to monitor compliance with court-order terms of probation

Administer, observe and collect substance use tests in close personal spaces for male probationers

Write court reports and other court-related documents, appear and present in court

Make home, school, field, and work visits to monitor probation

Manage community service work program including scheduling, supervision and establishing work sites

Enroll probationers in electronic monitoring and install monitoring equipment

Utilize computer-based software/programs to maintain case notes, case plans and contact probation-\ ers.

Additional Functions

Attend on going training and education

Perform related functions and duties as required

Job Requirements

Bachelors Degree in social work, criminal justice or a related human services field preferred, will con-

sider an equivalent combination of education and/or experience;

Must be at least 21 years old

Must obtain a Juvenile Probation Certification or Adult Misdemeanor Probation Certification within (1)

year of hire and the remaining certification during 2nd year of employment.

Must pass a criminal background check;

Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license

Knowledge of modern probation services, best practices and philosophy

Knowledge of individual and group behavior

Knowledge of community resources available to assist probationers and aid in case plan development

Possess excellent problem solving skills

Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

Skill in operation of personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to plan and organize work

Ability to effectively assess risk factors, reach appropriate conclusions and articulate those conclusions

written and verbally

Ability to work with a diverse population and counsel juveniles and adults

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to communicate clearly in stressful situations

Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships

POST Certification Requirements

The job requires that the incumbent meet POST Standards for Probation Officer per IDAPA Rules 11.11.01.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The incumbent will be required to work flexible schedules, which many include work on some week-

ends, evenings, nights, and/or holidays;

Work is performed both in an office and field environment;

Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a

general office environment and to physically respond to emergency situations in the field and office.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily

with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are int nded to describe the general

nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaus-

tive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. Management has the exclu-

sive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Idaho County Court Services 320 West Main Street, Room 28, Grangeville, ID 83530

Office: 208-983-0339 Fax: 208-983-0529

idcourtservices@idahocounty.org