INTENSIVE SUPV PROB OFFICER

INTENSIVE SUPV PROB OFFICER

Shawnee County, KS Shawnee County, KS Job Details $26.10 an hour 11 days ago Qualifications Company vehicle operation Driver's License Working with families Full Job Description

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS

Position Description Intensive Supervision Probation Officer (Adult/Juvenile)

POSITION NUMBER

DC1016

FLSA STATUS:

N POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, this position supervises and assists adult clients under the jurisdiction of the District Court. This position also directly supervises and assists juvenile offender clients and their families under the jurisdiction of the District Court with case management, intensive supervision and conditional release services. This position also monitors juveniles from this district who have been committed to a juvenile correctional facility. Performs all duties related to the juvenile's offender status and standing with the Court. Performs other duties as required. This position is supervised by the ISP Division Manager.

WORK PERFORMED 40

% Intensive Supervision/Case Management. Monitors the activities of adult clients through meetings in the office, at their home or place of employment. Responsible for driving to other locations as needed. Conducts drug test screenings. Ensures that all assigned clients are following the terms and conditions of their court-ordered sentence and supervision plan. Certified to administer and score Level of Services Inventory - Revised (LSI-R). Monitors the activities of juvenile offender clients and provides direct contact with them through meetings: in the office, at the juvenile's home, in out-of-home placement, school and/or place of employment. Conducts periodic drug/alcohol screenings on clients as necessary. Ensures that all assigned clients are following the terms and conditions of their court-ordered sentence and supervision plan. Interacts with the client, their family, school staff, group home or foster home workers and treatment providers. Responsible for driving to other locations as needed. Certified to administer and score Youth Level of Services/Case Management Inventory (YLS/CMI). 30% Documentation. Documents the status of adult clients including developing supervision plans, entries in management information system, court reports and statistical reports. Creates and maintains individual case files on each client. Gathers and verifies client information. Performs standard assessment instruments on a scheduled basis. Explains applicable laws, regulations and standards to offenders. Assists clients in securing employment. Turns in files and reports for audit in a timely manner. Reports client progress and alleged violations of probation to the Court. Provides a variety of alternatives to the Court for disposition. Creates and maintains individual case files on each client ensuring all legal documentation, reports, social documents, chronological and statistical reports are present and updated as necessary. Gathers and verifies client intake information. Develops and implements a case plan according to conditions set by the court. Makes periodic reports to the court as to the progress and wellbeing of the client. Reports all alleged violations to the court as necessary, including verbal and written reports and staffing with Supervisor. Maintains accurate and updated information in the appropriate computer databases. Shawnee County Position Description ISP Officer (Adult/Juvenile) (DC1016) 20% Placements and Services. Locates services for adult clients such as vocational training, drug/alcohol treatment, mental health services, educational training, and community resources to aid with basic needs. Utilizes in-house behavioral health resources. Locates appropriate placements for juvenile clients in the care, custody and control of the Commissioner of the Kansas Department of Corrections Juvenile Services for court ordered out-of-home placements. Gathers and submits appropriate client information to placement providers and ensures that medical, professional and educational/vocational services are available to clients. Seeks services appropriate to meeting the conditions of the court and the needs of the client to include facilitating cognitive behavioral programs and ensuring clients meet the required program hours. Develops and maintains an appropriate visitation/reintegration plan for clients who will return home from placement. Submits billings for placement and services in a timely manner. 10% Meetings, Training and Staffing. Participates in organizational meetings, court, case plans and reviews. Attends and participates in a variety of training and educational workshops. Attends various meetings to discuss cases and resolve problems. Meets with employers and service providers to enhance offender supervision. Regularly attends and participates in adult, juvenile, and general staff meetings. Meets with Supervisor to receive work instructions and discuss program issues.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Principles, methods and procedures to facilitate continued adjustment of criminal offenders within their environment. Human behavior and interpersonal relationships. Basic terminology and concepts of probation and other court services.

Ability to:

• Interact with clients and others in order to establish and maintain professional working relationships. Convey respect for the criminal offender, communicate information concisely and accurately and maintain composure under stressful conditions. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language. Maintain extensive records. Such records may be subpoenaed in court and are subject to audits by the agency and the State. Work as a team member as well as independently without direct supervision.

Skill in:

• Verbal and written communication. Typing and data entry skills. Shawnee County Position Description ISP Officer (Adult/Juvenile) (DC1016)

EQUIPMENT USED

Personal Computer Photocopier Cell Phone Printer Camera Drug Testing Equipment Telephone Fax Machine Automobile Pager Breathalyzer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in human services or other related field OR If working toward a Bachelor's Degree, education and related experience working with juveniles/families must total no less than four (4) years OR Four (4) years or more of related experience working with juveniles/families. If experience is substituted for the required education, a High School Diploma or GED Certificate is required. Be 21 years of age or older. No felony conviction or adjudication in this or any other state or in any military tribunal. Not be registered on the Kansas child abuse registry. Not be registered on the Kansas adult abuse registry. Valid Driver's License and able to operate a County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).

Driving record that shows:

No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents that are less than Shawnee County Position Description ISP Officer (Adult/Juvenile) (DC1016) five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to pass a background investigation, pre-employment physical/drug screen and a review of driving record. This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.