Parttime Probation Officer Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
Juvenile Division
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Work Detail Coordinator
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time
DEPARTMENT: Probation Services
REPORTS TO: Juvenile Probation Supervisor
PAY GRADE: A6
WORK SCHEDULE: Varied
DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Provides on-site supervision and guidance to juveniles participating in work program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises and works with juveniles, ages 11-20, at work sites. Monitors and reports youth's participation. Provides instructions, direction and feedback to youths involved in work details such as raking leaves, picking up and bagging trash, food distribution and other general maintenance tasks. A focus on reinforcing positive behavior is imperative while still addressing inappropriate behavior in a timely manner.
Drives juveniles to and from approved work sites.
Contacts parents to discuss youth progress, problems and issues. Works in conjunction with Probation Officers, Diversion Officers and Assessment Specialists.
Completes Youth Evaluation Sheets to appraise youth behavior and performance on the job.
Provides instruction to juvenile entering program regarding rules, and reviews terms of behavioral contract. Prepares Behavior Reports, and completes records to document attendance violations.
Find new work sites and inform Probation Supervisor of the same for investigation purposes.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As needed by Probation Supervisor, Support Services Manager or Designee.
SCOPE OF SUPERVISION
None
EQUIPMENT OPERATED
Vans; gardening tools, cleaning equipment; telephone; computer.
CONTACTS WITH OTHERS
Court referred Juveniles, Probation Officers; Diversion Officers, Assessment Specialists, Work Site Supervisors; social service organizations; parents.
CONFIDENTIAL DATA
Case jackets; social histories; juvenile records.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent exposure to noise, heat, cold, dampness, fumes and abrasions. Frequent exposure to juveniles.
USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job's essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not, and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability.
While performing duties of this job, the employee frequently stands and walks for extended periods of time, and occasionally leans over, stretches, pushes and exerts other physical effort and maneuvers. Employee converses verbally with others in person and by telephone. Job occasionally requires close, relatively detailed vision demands when entering data and viewing a computer screen.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: juvenile court system; work program guidelines; basic human behavior and psychology.
Ability to: work well with others; serve as mentor and role model for juveniles; respect youth and empathize with youth issues, identify and acknowledge positive behavior, identify and diffuse negative behavior concerns.
Skill in: verbal communication.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school Degree, GED or equivalent and demonstrable ability to learn job requirements. Experience with at risk youth preferred. Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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