Allen County
Job Description
JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER-
DETENTION ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
This position is eligible for a 6% shift differential pay.
Department: Family Relations-Juvenile Probation-ACJC FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Classification/Level: UPROB Date: 3/5/2018
Under the direction of the Probation Supervisor – Detention Alternative Programs, the Juvenile Probation Officer – Detention Alternative Program is a sworn Special Allen County Deputy Sheriff who is responsible for ensuring that all juveniles under the supervision of the Detention Alternative Program/Electronic Monitoring Program are in compliance with conditions of their supervision while maintaining accurate case records and advising the Court of violations in accordance with I.C. 11-13-1-3 and provisions within Title 31. This position is covered under the Superior Court Employee Handbook. This is an employee-at-will position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Receives and examines complaints and allegations. I.C. 31-37-8-1.
Investigates reason(s) for detention and assists in pretrial release decisions. I.C. 11-13-1-3 & 31-37-5-5.
Completes risk assessments in accordance with the Indiana Youth Assessment System (IYAS). Participates in mandatory communication with the Indiana Court Information Technology Extranet (INcite) to complete said risk assessments. I.C. 31-3-17-4.
Completes preliminary inquiry investigation into the matter and prepares a preliminary inquiry report. I.C. 31-37-8-1 & 31-37-8-5.
Advises juvenile and parents of nature of allegations and rights. I.C. 31-37-8-4.
Confers with the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and implements Informal Adjustment Agreements, if appropriate. I.C. 31-37-8-et seq.
Conducts investigations as required by the Court. I.C. 11-13-1-3 & 31-37-8-2.
Prepares reports and recommendations as required. I.C. 11-13-1-3, 31-37-8-5, 31-37-13-2 & 31-38-2-4.
Completes required data entry for Title IV-E eligibility I.C. 31-37-17-1.3.
Accepts cases venued to Court from other jurisdictions. I.C. 31-37-23-et seq.
Conducts prehearing/predispositional investigations and prepares reports. Investigations include but are not limited to contacting schools, employers, and social agencies as well as further interviewing juvenile defendants and families to ascertain detailed family history, family relationship information, mental health information and other case specific information to be used in completing the predispositional investigation and reports. I.C. 31-37-13-2 & 31-37-17-1.
Responsible for victim notification per Title 35. I.C. 31-37-17-7
Attends hearing as required. I.C. 31-37-12-2, 31-37-13-1 & 31-37-15-4.
Prepares petitions for no-contact orders. I.C. 31-37-25-1.
Prepares parent participation plans. I.C. 31-37-15-1.
Conducts criminal history checks as required. I.C. 31-37-17-6.1 & 31-37-19-6.5.
Confers with individuals who have expertise in professional areas related to the child’s needs in the areas of appropriate care, treatment, rehabilitation, or placement for a delinquent child. If said child is known to be eligible for special education services then said conference must include a representative from the child’s school. I.C. 31-37-17-1.1 & 31-37-17-1.2.
Responsible for testifying at dispositional hearings according to I.C. 31-37-18-1.1.
Supplies written rules of probation in accordance with I.C. 11-13-1-3 & 31-37-9 et seq.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (continued):
Supervises and assists probationer by all suitable methods including, but not limited to, conducting home visits, school visits, probation appointments; collecting urine samples for random drug testing; maintaining contact with counseling and other social service agencies, performing crisis management and mediation as needed in accordance with I.C. 11-13-1-3 & 31-37-9 et seq.
Maintains accurate case records providing information to the Courts when requested in accordance with I.C. 11-13-1-3.
Advises Court if violation of probation occurs. I.C. 11-13-1-3.
Advises Court if modifications of…