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About the Department Services:
The Youth Diversion and Development (YDD) Division provides services and supervision to justice-involved young people in the community, rather than placement out of the home. Community supervision and rehabilitative services for young people and their families are provided by Community Unit Probation Services (CUPS) located throughout Harris County. In addition, there are numerous satellite offices utilized to provide more convenient locations for families.
Youth Diversion and Development Division also seeks to divert young people from further involvement in the juvenile justice system by providing informal alternatives to formal court proceedings and diversion programs to young people and their families.
Youth Diversion and Development Division also seeks to divert young people from further involvement in the juvenile justice system by providing informal alternatives to formal court proceedings and diversion programs to young people and their families.
About the Position:
The Juvenile Probation Officer provides effective services and supervision to youth in order to reduce their juvenile justice involvement and link them to community-based programs. The Juvenile Probation Officer works in collaboration with designated community providers to deliver therapeutic support and services to youth and families. The primary objective is to minimize the youth’s involvement in the juvenile justice system through comprehensive, coordinated community-based services that address identified risk factors and needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves as a casework coach, counselor and broker of services for youth and family. Knows community partners and utilizes community-based services for youth.
- Collaborates with youth and family to develop strength-based case plans.
- Fosters family engagement by involving the family in decision-making opportunities, educational workshops and organized family events.
- Helps develop skills that will help youth in being a productive member of their community by providing programs designed to reduce recidivism, enhance self-esteem, social skills, increase academic performance, job skills, and improve mental and physical well-being.
- Partners with the youth and family to identify and respond to service needs by maintaining regular contact with the youth and family and conducting post-court interviews, home visits, office visits and visits in the community.
- Staffs cases with service providers, community partners, supervisor and any appropriate party, to triage and or discuss continuum of care for youth. Maintains contact with other departmental personnel and placement facilities as required.
- Communicates, transmits and receives information effectively in both written and oral form and maintains accurate and timely data entries.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Qualifying applicants must pass the HCJPD Standard Basic Spelling & Grammar (E-Skill) assessment with a score of at least 80%.
https://es.eskill.com/es/quiz/?testId=6ea2969b19735294
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree conferred by a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and either:
- (A) One year of graduate study at an accredited college or university (18 completed post-graduate hours) in Criminology, Corrections, Counseling, Law, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other closely related field.
OR
- (B) At least 1500 hours of paid or non-paid experience working in a social service, community, corrections, or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons. These hours must have been earned within 12 months, which do not have to be consecutive months.
Additional Requirements:
- Upon receiving a conditional job offer, every applicant undergoes a criminal background check, drug screening and psychological assessment.
- Employees who hold this position are required to possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's license. Employee must maintain liability insurance in at least the minimum amounts required by law. (Have available transportation for use on the job.)
- Certified copies of transcripts of educational credentials and/or college credits will be required during hiring process.
- All applicants are required to present evidence of a tuberculosis (TB) skin test. In the event of a positive test, the applicant will be required to provide additional documentation.
- Every employee is subject to random testing for drug and alcohol or if there is a reasonable suspicion to believe that the employee is under the influence of a substance prohibited by this policy while in the course and scope of employment.
- If public emergency is declared by county, staff could be assigned to other duties and/or facilities and/or under the supervision of another county department.
- Must be 21 years old.
- This position involves working with challenging youth where use of crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies may be necessary to ensure the safety of both youth and staff.
Criminal History Checks for positions requiring state certifications:
Applicants applying for a position requiring a state certification must adhere to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Standards. Before making an offer of employment for a position eligible for certification, HCJPD will verify that the applicant meets the background qualification for the position according to TJJD Standards 344.300 & 344.400
§344.400 Disqualifying Criminal History:
(a)Applicants for Certification. An individual with the following criminal history is not eligible for certification or for employment in a position requiring certification:
(1) deferred adjudication or conviction for a felony listed in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 42A.054 (formerly known as “3(g) offenses” under former Article 42.12) or a substantially equivalent violation against the laws of another state or the United States (as determined by TJJD), regardless of the date of disposition; or
(2) deferred adjudication or conviction for a sexually violent offense as defined in Article 62.001, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, or a substantially equivalent violation against the laws of another state or the United States (as determined by TJJD), regardless of the date of disposition.
§344.400 Disqualifying Criminal History:
(a)Applicants for Certification. An individual with the following criminal history is not eligible for certification or for employment in a position requiring certification:
(1) deferred adjudication or conviction for a felony listed in Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 42A.054 (formerly known as “3(g) offenses” under former Article 42.12) or a substantially equivalent violation against the laws of another state or the United States (as determined by TJJD), regardless of the date of disposition; or
(2) deferred adjudication or conviction for a sexually violent offense as defined in Article 62.001, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, or a substantially equivalent violation against the laws of another state or the United States (as determined by TJJD), regardless of the date of disposition.
§344.410 Other Criminal History:
(1) An individual with the following criminal history is not eligible for certification, employment, or otherwise providing service in a position requiring certification without prior review and approval by TJJD as provided in §344.420 of this chapter:
(A) deferred adjudication or conviction for a felony other than those referenced in §344.400(a) of this chapter or a substantially equivalent violation against the laws of another state or the United States (as determined by TJJD) if the date of deferred adjudication or conviction was less than 10 years prior to the date the review is requested; or
(B) deferred adjudication or conviction for any Class A or B misdemeanor in Texas or a substantially equivalent violation against the laws of another state or the United States (as determined by TJJD) if the date of deferred adjudication or conviction was less than five years prior to the date the review is requested.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
About Harris County Juvenile Probation (HCJPD)
The Harris County Juvenile Probation Department (HCJPD) provides supervision and services to youth between the ages of 10 and 17, who are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court. HCJPD is the largest Juvenile Probation department in Texas with approximately 1,100 employees and over 3,500 youth referred to the department annually. HCJPD programs and services operate under the direction of the Harris County Juvenile Board. The Administration building is located in Downtown Houston, Texas, with several field offices throughout the County and three secure residential facilities.
Make an impact: Working for HCJPD gives you the opportunity to continue to serve your community and be a positive role model for young people. Our pace of work enables fast learning and fosters an environment where you can make a positive impact.
Professional Growth: We are committed to growing the capabilities of our staff. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking, and expand your capabilities. Our employees are Juvenile Justice Practitioners who share their knowledge to enhance each other’s growth.
Harris County Juvenile Probation Department - Be an Agent of Change:
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Regular Full-time
- 40 hours per week | With some late nights and weekends required
- Hours will be discussed during departmental interview.
- $53,497.60 - $72,779.20 Annually
- Depends on Qualifications
- Based on 26 Pay Periods
- Plus, benefits
Open Locations:
- CUPS 2 (9111 Eastex Freeway)
- CUPS 4 (5815 Antoine Ste. E)
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS
Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular(full-time) positions:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Wellness
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
- 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
- Retirement pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
- Flexible schedules (varies by department)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/Medical.aspx
