Intensive Supervision Officer - Juvenile Mental Health Program - Juvenile Probation

Salary : $53,909.00 - $62,534.00 Annually
Location : Lewisville, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt
Job Number: 24-018
Department:Juvenile Probation - 26.6040
Opening Date: 01/05/2024
Closing Date: 1/19/2024 5:30 PM Central
Description
The Intensive Supervision Probation Officer performs professional correction work supervising juveniles assigned to Intensive Supervision probation. Work involves assessing Juvenile Probationers, developing supervision and treatment plans, regularly meeting with probationers to ensure adherence to terms of probation, maintaining records of probationers' activities and status, and developing rehabilitation plans for juvenile offenders.
Examples of Duties
Ensures juveniles follow court-ordered conditions of probation, according to standards set by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or any successor agency.
Reviews and discusses progress of juveniles toward completion of probation terms and required programs and services.
Schedules and attends case staffings to discuss and develop the Department's response or recommendation regarding problem behavior by juveniles.
Prepares applicable written documents and reports for all court hearings such as Social History and updates to Social History; completes applications for children court-ordered into placement.
Meets with juveniles and families according to the Intensive Supervision Probation phase system for on-site and off-site face-to-face visits, documents visits; schedules and reschedules visits as necessary.
Supervises court ordered community service work projects completed by juveniles.
Attends hearings that involve juveniles under direct supervision; makes recommendations to court.
Maintains computer files and records; updates documents as necessary.
Completes risk and needs assessments at required intervals.
Creates individual case plans; reviews and updates case plans at required intervals for each juvenile on caseload.
Conducts random drug tests on probationers.
Arranges for and monitors counseling for families and juveniles; acts as liaison for other departments, schools, hospitals, and families.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
In addition to the essential duties, the ISP Officer assigned to the JMHP.
Supervises juveniles ordered and participating in the JMHP.
Remains up to date on issues relevant to Mental Health, trauma, and the best practices in working with juvenile offenders and their families who have higher Mental Health needs.
Participates as a member of the Juvenile Mental Health Program team.
Conducts skill building sessions that address the unique needs of juveniles with Mental Health conditions.
Attends weekly groups to monitor the compliance and participation by juveniles in the JMHP; may require some participation and input in the groups.
Works closely with in-house Mental Health professionals, community programs, and service providers to coordinate and monitor treatment and other services for juveniles in the JMHP and/or their families.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree conferred by a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and a minimum of two years in social service, community, corrections or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons.
In addition, per Chapter 344 of the TAC or any successor statute, the minimum qualifications of the ISP Officer are that the candidate:

1. be at least 21 years of age;
2. have no disqualifying criminal history as described in the TAC;
3. possess the work experience required in §344.210 of the TAC or any successor statute;
4. never have had any type of certification revoked by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department;
5. complete the training required by the TAC; and
6. pass the certification exam as required by §344.700 of the TAC or any successor statute.

Certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department within six (6) months of initial employment is required. Certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer, upon hire, preferred.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days.
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Supplemental Information
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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not included for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
Denton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
Family Medical Leave: Denton County employees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave

• for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
• to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
• for an employee with a serious health condition

Employees who will be away from work for one of these reasons should contact Human Resources for additional information. When possible, an employee should provide at least 30 days advance notice. In the case of an emergency, notification should be made as soon as possible.
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Failure to accept the acknowledgment statement below can result in your employment application being rejected for failure to meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job posting. Your application for this employment opportunity will not be reconsidered if you fail to abide by the statements below.COMPLETED APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: I hereby acknowledge that I must complete ALL sections of the employment application, to include the supplemental questions. I understand that failure to enter all relevant work experience in the work history section of the application will result in the rejection of my employment application. I understand that to knowingly make or cause to be made any false statement, omission, or misrepresentation of a material fact in any application, and/or its supplemental questions, shall be grounds for termination. I also understand that I must provide at least THREE references in the "REFERENCES" section of the application.Furthermore, I acknowledge that Denton County does NOT accept resumes in lieu of completed applications. Please enter your initials and today's date as acceptance of this acknowledgment. If you do not accept this acknowledgment, please understand that your application will be rejected.
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Do you have a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in criminology, corrections, counseling, law, social work, psychology, or sociology?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate the highest level of education obtained:

• No High School Diploma or GED
• General Equivalency Diploma
• High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctorate
• PHD
• Medical Doctor

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How many credit hours have you earned at an accredited college or university?This should include hours earned from completion of a degree, hours earned towards a degree, and/or hours earned but not in conjunction with a degree.

• No College Credit - 14 Credit Hours
• 15-29 Credit Hours
• 30-44 Credit Hours
• 45-59 Credit Hours
• 60-89 Credit Hours
• 90-119 Credit Hours
• 120-149 Credit Hours
• 150-179 Credit Hours
• 180-209 Credit Hours
• 210-239 Credit Hours
• 240-269 Credit Hours
• 270-299 Credit Hours
• 300-329 Credit Hours
• 330-359 Credit Hours
• 360-389 Credit Hours
• 390 Credit Hours or more

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Please provide the following information: College or University conferring degree:Major/Minor:
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I acknowledge that I must provide the Denton County Human Resources Department an OFFICIAL transcript confirming hours completed as indicated in the question above, should an employment opportunity be offered and accepted. Please enter your initials and today's date as acknowledgment. If you did not indicate completion of credit hours, please enter N/A.
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Please select the years of full-time equivalent experience you have in case work, counseling, community or group work in another criminology related field? NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULLTIME EQUIVALENT YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.)

• Less Than 6 Months
• At least 6 Months, but less than 1 Year
• 1 Year
• At least 1 Year 6 months, but less than 2 years
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years
• 5 Years
• 6 Years
• 7 Years
• 8 Years
• 9 Years
• 10 Years
• 11 Years
• 12 Years
• 13 Years
• 14 Years
• 15 Years or more

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Do you have at least 1 year of full-time casework, counseling, community or group work in another criminology related field? NOTE: YOU MUST INCLUDE A RESUME WITH YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION OR COMPLETE THE WORK HISTORY SECTION OF THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION TO INCLUDE THE VERIFIABLE FULL-TIME YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS INDICATED OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

• Yes
• No

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Are you certified as a Juvenile Supervision Officer by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission?

• Yes
• No

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Are you certified as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission?

• Yes
• No

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Title 37, Chapters 343 & 344 of the Texas Administrative Code require Juvenile Probation officers to be at least 21 years of age. False information will automatically disqualify you for this employment opportunity.Are you at least 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you bilingual in Spanish and English?

• Yes
• No

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Do you believe you can successfully pass a criminal history and sex offender background check?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of a Class A or Class B Misdemeanor or received deferred adjudication for a Class A or Class B Misdemeanor in the past 5 years?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of a felony or received deferred adjudication for a felony in the past 10 years?

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently on probation or parole for any reason (this includes deferred adjudication)?

• Yes
• No

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Have you EVER been on probation for a felony offense or Class A Misdemeanor; or have you been on probation with a Class B Misdemeanor in the past 10 years?

• Yes
• No

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Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community by force, threat of force, coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

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Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated for or found to have engaged in any of the conduct described in either of the two previous questions?
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Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated, disciplined, or had any government-issued license revoked or suspended for having engaged in conduct defined as sexual harassment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you agree to be available (sometimes with short notice) to work extra shifts in emergency situations?

• Yes
• No

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Do you agree to maintain a telephone in working order and make the number available to your Shift Supervisor at all times during your employment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you agree to wear clothing to conform to the departmental dress code?

• Yes
• No

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I understand that if offered a position as a ISP Officer I may be required to work at a satellite office of the Juvenile Probation Services department?

• Yes
• No

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Where did you hear about this position?

• Denton Record Chronicle
• Governmentjobs.com
• Monster.com
• Indeed
• Craigslist
• Facebook
• Other

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If you selected "Other" in the previous question, please specify how you were referred to this position.
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