Probation Officer - Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services

Full Job Description

Job Description
The Probation Officer is responsible for supervising children adjudicated delinquent and those identified as Children in Need of Services (CHINS). This role involves providing case management, monitoring compliance with court orders, and connecting youth and families to community-based programs and services aimed at reducing recidivism. The Probation Officer will also assess needs, develop case plans, and prepare detailed reports with recommendations for the court.

Essential Duties

• Meets and assists clients and/or families with programs
• Makes recommendations to court
• Provides supervised drug screens to clients and enforces accountability measures
• Attends/participates in staffings, court hearings, prepares and presents case updates as needed
• Conducts office, home and school visits
• Closely monitors youth to ensure conditions of probation are met
• Maintains detailed case files documenting progress, violations and interventions
• Completes referrals to community-based programs
• Performs various other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary
  

Public Speaking Duties

• Makes recommendations to court
• Testifies in court

Other Job Requirements/Information

• Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a public safety background is required which may include motor vehicle & criminal histories, and fingerprinting.

Grade
The grade for this position is B25(1). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or related field AND
• One year of related experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• 3 years of related experience

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Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

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Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities.

We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners.

The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more.

The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual’s total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett’s diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta’s Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

VisionGwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! MissionGwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

ValuesIntegrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

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