Juvenile Probation & Parole Officer -Iv

JUVENILE PROBATION & PAROLE OFFICER I-IV

State of New Hampshire, Department of Health & Human Services, Division for Children, Youth & Families has a full-time vacancy for Juvenile Probation & Parole Officer I-IV.

• Perform entry-level field work by supervising offending juveniles, under supervisory oversight prepare investigation reports and recommendations to the court and/or Juvenile Parole Board in matters of parole or administrative furlough.
• Under supervisory direction attach authority to arrest, take into custody any juvenile found violating any law, or reasonably believed to be a fugitive from justice.
• Make sentencing and restitution recommendations to the Court; attend court hearings and prepare written reports for the courts for use at disposition and review hearings.
• Monitor parent compliance with court orders; ensure appropriate school districts joined as parties.
• Develop parole supervision plans with recommendations on conditions and terms of parole for presentation to Juvenile Parole Board.
• Complete all required documentation, case plans, court reports and Bridges documentation of case related activities.
• Work under direct supervision of a supervisor and receive regularly scheduled weekly supervision.
• Complete all Core Training requirements according to policy, including formal mentor program and 30 hours of in-service training annually.
• May serve as a field training officer for newly hired staff or supervise an intern.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Equivalent combination of 2.5 years of education and experience after high school for Officer I; associate’s degree and 2 years of experience for Officer II; bachelor’s degree for Officer III and IV.
• Legal:
  Valid driver’s license and access to transportation.
• Other Requirements:
  Must be able to travel up to 50 miles away; may be transferred to an assessment unit within the state; must be able to tele-work from home; must work overtime or non-traditional hours.
• After-hire Requirements:
  Must successfully complete thirty (30) hours of DHHS sponsored and/or approved continuing education/training within 12 months of hire.

State of New Hampshire total compensation package includes HMO or POS medical and prescription drug benefits, dental plan, flexible spending accounts, state defined benefit retirement plan, work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays, generous leave plan, incentive-based wellness program and state-paid life insurance.

Equal Opportunity Employer. TDD Access:
Relay NH