Deputy Chief Probation Officer

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Chief Deputy Probation Officer is responsible for supervising a caseload of juvenile individuals. This position will also serve as a lead worker in the absence of the Chief Probation Officer and is responsible for assisting the Chief Probation Officer with training new probation officers and other daily tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Assist Chief Probation Officer in supervision and mentoring probation staff, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment. Assist with staff training and development to ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Plan, coordinate, and administer key probated youth groups, community service initiatives, and other projects.
• Maintain a caseload of probated youth, conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized social histories, case plans, court reports, and providing direct supervision and support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners, including schools, law enforcement, and social service agencies, to enhance service delivery and support for youth and families.
• Actively participate in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures, ensuring best practices and continuous improvement.
• Prepare accurate and timely court reports, maintain confidential juvenile case files, and effectively utilize the Juvenile Court Accounting Tracking System (JCATS).
• Conduct regular school and home visits to monitor youth compliance with court orders and ensure their safety and well-being.
• Serve as a key backup to the Chief Probation Officer in their absence, assuming leadership responsibilities as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of Hall County and the operations of the Probation Department.

Knowledge of judicial and probation planning, case management, and rehabilitation principles, practices, procedures and systems.

Knowledge with the Georgia Juvenile Code.

Knowledge of available community resources and social service resources for application to functional areas of responsibility.

Knowledge of developing and administering operations and staff plans and objectives for the expedience and effectiveness of specific duties of the position.

Knowledgeable and proficient in the supervision of court operations.

Knowledge of all applicable laws, ordinances, policies, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the job.

Knowledge of how to keep abreast of any changes in case laws, judicial rulings, policy, methods, operations, budgetary and equipment needs, etc., as they pertain to departmental operations activities.

Skills in supervisory, interpersonal, leadership, planning, management and communications.

Ability to develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.

Ability to maintain effective Juvenile Court Accounting Tracking System (JCATS) and records maintenance.