Juvenile Probation Officer - Juvenile Probation - J29150 - 34800

Job description

Base Pay: $24.03 Hourly . SUMMARY: Supervises and counsels with juveniles and their families when juveniles are on deferred prosecution or adjudicated probation or during the intake process according to departmental policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: In compliance with departmental philosophy, policies and procedures; screens cases referred to the Juvenile Department and makes independent judgments or judgments in consultation with supervisor as to appropriate action. Adjusts cases without legal action, diverts or refers cases to other agencies, works out agreements wherever possible in family law cases and/or makes recommendations for prosecution to the Juvenile Prosecutor or to the court for other appropriate official action. Researches and investigates the background of each case and interviews children, their families and others to assess the situation. Prepares reports for the prosecution, other service agencies, the court, and/or the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), as well as any documentation for monetary or community restitution programs or other specialized services. Maintains records and generates statistical an...