Juvenile Probation Officer

Two openings exist for probation officers who will supervise a caseload of juvenile youth;
enforce orders of the court and conditions of supervision;
review rules of probation supervision and special conditions with juvenile and family;
meet with juvenile in office and field;
investigate complaints about juvenile promptly;
prevent future delinquent acts and technical violations through evidence-based practices and supervision;
conduct investigations,prepare social/legal case histories, intake summaries, and probation updates;
transport juvenile to/from appointments, court hearings, community service projects, as well as placement facilities;
conduct drug and DNA tests;
place juvenile on electronic monitoring and monitor status;
and perform additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualified applicants will possess a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field;
valid Pennsylvania driver's license without infractions that would prevent hire;
self-motivation;
flexibility to adapt to unexpected situations;
capacity to create a sense of purpose;
capacity to anticipate and respond to difficult or dangerous situations;
strong customer serviceorientation with the ability to build rapport and work cooperatively with others;
excellent written and verbal communications skills;
courteous, patient, andprofessional demeanor;
proficient organizational abilities and attention to detail;
experience maintaining confidentiality;
and computer literacy.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following 30 calendar days and includes 90% employer-paid PPO healthcare with vision and three-tier prescription components, pension plan, public employer's equivalent of 401(k), short-term disability, term life insurance, a menu of voluntary benefits that includes dental and Aflac, 14 annual paid holidays, and other time-off provisions. Starting wage is $16.30/hour x 37.5-hour workweek. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER