SENIOR JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER
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Location: Miami
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
SENIOR JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER - 80061496
Date: Apr 25, 2024
Location:
MIAMI, FL, US, 33176
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Requisition No: 827404
Agency: Juvenile Justice
Working Title: SENIOR JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER - 80061496
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 80061496
Salary: $1,759.80 Bi-Weekly Salary
Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2024
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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.
We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation's
veterans and their families.
We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of
service members and military spouses.
THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY
FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY
LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:
LOCATION: Probation & Community Intervention Circuit 11 - Miami,
Florida
CONTACT PERSON: Melvena Orr (305) 679-2770
STARTING SALARY: $1,759.80 Bi-weekly (In accordance with the
current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into this
position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5%
of the employee's current rate, whichever is higher.)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Case Management, Referrals, Recommendations and Assessment:
Initiate contact with the youth, family, victims, and law
enforcement when referrals are received by the Florida Department
of Juvenile Justice (FDJJ).
Conduct home and school visits as an integral part of the
information collection/family involvement model.
Initiate contact with the victim when a referral is received by the
FDJJ to obtain the victim's opinion regarding case handling and
disposition.
Use Motivational Interviewing to engage the youth and family to
determine the youth's social, developmental, emotional, financial
and other needs.
Obtain and review collateral information such as abuse and neglect
history, educational, mental health, substance use, gang related
activity and other pertinent information from other agencies
involved with the youth and family.
Conduct and document FDJJ screening(s) and assessments to identify
the youth's risk and needs, protective factors and/or the need for
further evaluations, including but not limited to detention and
intake screening, Suicide Risk Screening Instrument, and any
Department approved risk/needs screening and/or assessment
instrument(s).
Facilitate the completion of comprehensive assessments, and if
results indicate needed services refer the youth and family for
services regardless of youth's legal status (e.g., intake status
youth that may include diversion and civil citation).
Document all referrals for services regardless of youth's legal
status and the youth or parent's acceptance or refusal of
services.
Formulate case management strategies based on assessments and/or
information gathered to address the specific needs of the youth and
family.
Make service referrals to the appropriate provider (s) and follow
up actions needing to be taken.
Make supervision and treatment recommendations to the State
Attorney and other judicial partners that allow the Department to
provide the most appropriate services in the least intrusive
manner.
Discuss with the youth and family a safety plan that focuses on
averting exposure to situations of risk, harm or injury to prevent
victimization.
Complete the screening instruments and reports used by the
Department and/or the courts that include but are not limited to
the following:
Provide technical assistance and conduct case reviews with staff to
determine applicable case management intervention strategies.
Detention Screening Risk Assessment (DRAI), Suicide Risk Screening
Instrument (SRSI), Department approved risk/needs
screening/assessment instrument(s) and case plan, Pre-Post
Disposition Report, Adult Sentencing Summary Report, Progress
(Status) Report, Electronic Commitment Packet, and Termination of
Supervision.
Court Process:
Act as the DJJ representative during court hearings in support of
the Department's recommendation for the youth, family, and
community.
Confer and advocate with attorneys (e.g., State Attorney, Public
Defender, Youth's Private Counsel, DJJ General Counsel) on the
Department's recommendations based on information gathered during
the screening, assessment, intake and supervision process, which
represents a balanced and restorative justice approach taking into
consideration youth competency development,
accountability to the victimized community and promoting public
safety.
Prepare and maintain current social histories, court reports,
referral letters, and related correspondence.
Explain court procedures to youth and their families.
Provide current information to the staff responsible for detention
screening, detention reviews, and related court hearings.
Testify at hearings, when appropriate.
Prepare affidavits/petition for Violation of Probation for any
violation that result in the filing of a delinquency petition.
Request hearings when appropriate.
Communicate and distribute the outcome of court proceedings to all
affected parties (i.e., youth, family, supervisor, detention,
residential, providers, schools, victims, etc.).
Notify circuit management on referrals to the Office of the General
Counsel for resolution of problem court orders or proceedings.
Case Management, Interventions & Supervision:
Complete a risk and needs assessment using the appropriate
Department approved instrument(s) for all youth screened/supervised
by the department. Prior to the development of or revisions to the
case plan staff should negotiate, implement, and modify the plan
based on input from the youth and family, and the risk and needs
identified by the instrument in accordance with departmental
rule/policy.
Conduct face-to-face contacts in the home, school and varied
community-based settings by interacting with the youth, family and
community during non-traditional hours (weekends and evening hours)
in addition to business hours.
Initiate a face-to-face contact with the youth and family following
court to conduct a preliminary review of the court order and to
provide contact information for the JPO and/or program information
to the youth and parent.
Maintain communication based on departmental requirements for all
stages of youth and family involvement; gain firsthand knowledge of
where the youth resides, the family, and the immediate and extended
environment by meeting in various locations, including the home,
detention centers, schools, out-of-home placements, places of
employment, community sites, other agencies, treatment providers
and/or offices.
Assist the youth with obtaining appropriate mental health,
substance abuse evaluations based on administered assessments, and
arrange for specialized testing and treatment, as needed.
Follow up with service provider(s) to ensure that assessments,
evaluations and progress reports, written or verbal, are received
on a regular basis, and follow-up with the youth and
parent(s)/guardian(s) on any actions taken or issues communicated
by the service provider.
Assist the youth and family with accessing community resources and
services at an appropriate agency or placement resources, including
intra-agency services, education and employment resources that will
address youth and family needs.
Review written or verbal reports from collateral sources, such as
educational institutions, employers, counselors, electronic
databases, etc.
Assist with obtaining identification documents needed for
employability skills training (Workforce Development) and
employment, education, recreational activities, or child in care
application.
Assist youth and family with school and after school enrollment;
maintaining school contact, verifying school attendance, academic
performance, and behavior.
Assist youth and family with enrollment in after school and weekend
pro-social recreational activities.
Arrange for life skills groups, counseling, etc., as needed.
Confer with mental health practitioners, school personnel, public
health specialists, law enforcement, adult corrections, child
welfare and others to identify appropriate services and for the
development of a youth specific supervision plan.
Provide crisis intervention; assist the youth and family in
accessing crisis intervention services/resources by making
necessary referrals and follow-up on actions taken.
Work with the youth to establish personal goals/ plans and provide
ongoing support to help youth achieve their goals and maintain
skills.
Assist youth, family and/or facilities with the planning and
coordination of transportation of youth and family to and from
detention centers, court, school, after school
programs/activities,residential programs, homes and other
community-based appointments.
Discuss with youth and family projected timeframes for completion
of goals, sanctions/conditions of supervision and anticipated date
for termination of supervision based on progress and as ordered by
the court.
Monitor a specialized client caseload as assigned and refer for
services, provide direct services and/or supervision, participate
in all case related staffing's, document all case work in JJIS, and
prepare required reports for the other involved agencies and/or the
court as required.
Respond to concerns, needs, and risks as presented by youth,
family, and the community by staffing cases, plans or violations
with the unit supervisor in accordance with existing departmental
policies, procedures, administrative rules, and FL statutes. Enlist
concerned parties in a team conferencing approach to provide input
on interventions and revisions to supervision plans.
Determine recommended handling of law violations and provide
appropriate interventions when a youth violates the conditions of
supervision based on the Effective Response Matrix and follow up on
actions taken in response to a violation.
Conduct staffing when benchmarks occur, case milestones are
achieved by the youth and or family or case is complex and in need
of additional considerations (i.e. when youth is still securely
detained a certain number of days pre-adjudication or post
disposition, or beyond a timeframe identified in statute, when
youth have completed all court ordered requirements and conditions
of supervision, or violated supervision, and when transition and
exit conferences are scheduled for a set number of days prior to
the youth's release from residential commitment, complex
cases).
Prepare case transfer or progress summaries within required
timeframes as defined by administrative rule.
Participate in transition and exit planning to finalize plans for
the youth pending release from residential programs, which includes
referrals for post-residential services to for mental health,
substance abuse, education and workforce services.
Provide the youth and family with needed support to ensure best
outcomes are achieved prior to Department's involvement being
terminated.
Provide technical assistance and conduct case reviews with staff to
determine appropriate case management intervention strategies.
Records Management:
Enter into Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS) all case
management activities, including risk/needs screening, assessment
and case planning related to the youth and family during youth's
involvement in the juvenile justice continuum.
Upload required forms/ documents into the Juvenile Justice
Information System (JJIS) case file to ensure accurate and timely
entries, in accordance with administrative and JJIS business
rules.
Organize and maintain hard copy or electronic (JJIS Case Notebook
Module) records to ensure inclusion of all required case file
document.
Review referral history and other JJIS data for accuracy and
conduct data collection for statistical purposes within established
rules.
Obtain and maintain in JJIS the youth's photograph with updated
images.
Conduct case reviews in JJIS, review for accuracy of data entries
by staff, and when necessary correct data to reflect applicable
JJIS data entry guidelines.
Act as the liaison to the Circuit Data Integrity Officer (DIO) on
JJIS related issues as directed and approved.
Community Collaboration:
Provide contact information for community-based service providers
in response to inquiries from non-involved youth and families that
may address the family's issues.
Meet and maintain communication with schools, teachers, law
enforcement, care providers, and other agencies and organizations
for the purpose of information sharing and collaboration to address
community concerns and promote safe and nurturing communities.
Provide input to circuit management on provider community-based
service delivery issues that may assist on with grant proposals or
community-based program development and be knowledgeable of
community-based resources.
Ensure familiarity with community resources.
Cultivate restorative justice community service work sites,
schedule work crews, and supervise youth participating in group
work projects, as needed.
Act as a liaison with co-workers, community organizations, agency
partners, and the court in a capacity defined by the
Department.
Special Assignments and Training:
Attend and participate in professional development trainings and
meetings.
Participate in informal and formal supervision case audit reviews
and annual performance reviews.
Participate in committees and workgroups to develop policies and
procedure or other task as assigned.
Speak to community groups or external parties and explain DJJ
functions as directed and approved.
Serve on committees and workgroups in the community and within the
department and offer input on projects, policies, procedures, rules
and training as directed and approved.
Train and/or oversee interns, volunteers and/or students, as
directed and approved.
Participate in special projects, as needed.
Provide assistance to other staff when language interpretation is
needed.
Follow all departmental policies, procedures and administrative
rules.
Provide presentations/training to other staff, community
organizations and partnering agencies as directed and approved.
Assume supervisory functions as directed or in the absence of the
Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university at the
time of submission of the candidate profile; or, Four years of
experience working directly with adolescents in one or more of the
following fields: criminal justice (e.g., law enforcement, courts,
correction/rehabilitation facilities, or probation/parole), social
services (e.g., child protective services, crisis intervention,
foster care/group homes, adoption, or mental health/substance abuse
treatment), or education.
An associate degree from an accredited college or university at the
time of submission of the candidate profile and two years'
experience working directly with adolescents in one or more of the
following fields: criminal justice (e.g., law enforcement, courts,
correction/rehabilitation facilities, or probation/parole), social
services (e.g., child protective services, crisis intervention,
foster care/group homes, adoption, or mental health/substance abuse
treatment), or education.
A valid driver's license.
Senior Juvenile Probation Officers must maintain CPR & First Aid
certifications throughout employment.
This position may require non-traditional hours, including weekend
and evening hours when needed.
Knowledge of case management practices.
Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques.
Ability to provide counseling and guidance to others.
Ability to conduct and document fact-finding interviews.
Ability to make recommendations concerning the processing, handling
and disposition of delinquent youth.
Ability to develop case plans. Ability to coordinate case
assignments for multi-problem clients.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to supervise, lead and motivate people.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper
completion of work assignments.
Ability to actively listen to others.
Ability to understand, apply and explain applicable laws, rules,
regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship
with co-workers, community/judicial partners, and act as a liaison
to those entities in a capacity defined by the department.
Ability to incorporate safe work practices with each task performed
and actively participates in initiatives designed to promote a safe
work environment.
Ability to maintain a professional, safe and helpful work
environment.
Ability to make independent decisions based on individual analysis,
have strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability
to conduct and document interviews.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree or
higher level of education.
One year of experience working with youth.
SPECIAL NOTES:
All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check,
criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and
pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.
DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).
When identified on a position description, a valid driver's license
is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the
Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver's license
within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any
reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only
licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable.
Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable,
provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the
vehicle.
Positions that include the transportation of youth while performing
any work or work-related functions on behalf of DJJ require: (1) a
valid driver's license; and (2) a three-year acceptable driving
record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.
Successful candidate must be certified in accordance with State of
Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct care training policy
or obtain such certification within 180 days of employment. In
order to obtain certification, the candidate must attend and
successfully complete a mandatory residential training academy
located in Quincy, Florida. Certification must be maintained
throughout employment.
For those candidates who are not currently in the state system as a
direct care worker for DJJ at the time of application, the
top-ranking candidate(s) after the interview phase will be required
to take and pass Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test
to be considered for this direct-care employment opportunity. This
test will be used to measure the candidate's overall suitability
for working with juvenile justice involved youth. Test results will
be used for a period of six months after initial testing for
candidates who reapply during that period for another position for
which testing is required.
985.66 Florida Statute Requirements:
Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as determined by the
department.
Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving
perjury or false statement or have received a dishonorable
discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any
person, who after September 30, 1999, pleads guilty or nolo
contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor
involving perjury or false statement is not eligible for
employment, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding
of adjudication. Notwithstanding this subparagraph, any person who
pled nolo contendere to a misdemeanor involving a false statement
before October 1, 1999, and who has had such record of that plea
sealed or expunged is not ineligible for employment for that
reason.
Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting
and background investigations and other screening requirements for
personnel.
Execute and submit to the Department an affidavit-of-application
form, adopted by the Department, attesting to his or her compliance
with subparagraphs 1-4. The affidavit must be executed under oath
and constitutes an official statement under s. 837.06. The
affidavit must include conspicuous language that the intentional
false execution of the affidavit constitutes a misdemeanor of the
second degree. The employing agency shall retain the affidavit.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative
Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence
in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the
Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring
authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to
allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees
are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with
Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,
candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive
preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are
encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to
receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting
documentation with each submission that includes character of
service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any
other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida
Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation
requirements are available by clickinghere
(http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All
documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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