Deputy Probation Officer II

About the job Deputy Probation Officer II

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal applicant will possess extensive professional work experience and/or knowledge in the following competencies:

• Technical/Professional Knowledge
  • Understand human behavior as it relates to the supervision of staff, adults and/or youth
  • Recognize and understand the laws, policies and procedures pertaining to working with youth
  • Lead, initiate, and implement cognitive behavioral therapy through programs, activities, and trainings for clients and clients families/friends to better develop their interactions with each other and society
• Building Trust I Adaptability
  • Interact with peers, clients and staff in a way that gives them confidence in one's motives and representations and those of the organization
  • Seen as direct and truthful; keep confidences, promises and commitments, and observe principles set forth in Code of Ethics
  • Adapt well to changes in assignments and priorities
  • Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
  • Approach change positively and adjust behaviors accordingly
• Work Standards I Planning and Organizing
  • Set high standards and well-defined, realistic goals for one's self
  • Display a high level of effort and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner
    
    Work with minimal supervision
  • Motivated to achieve goals and assignments
  • Organize work, set priorities, and determine resources requirements
  • Determine necessary sequence of activities needed to achieve goals
• Build consensus amongst diverse groups for the purpose of meeting business objectives
• Provide information in clear, organized, and a timely manner and varies style and tone to fit the purpose and audience
• Demonstrate professionalism, diplomacy and tact when interacting with both internal and external stakeholders, collaborative partners, law enforcement, and the Court
• Prepare and produce written reports and evaluations
• Clearly convey and receive information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message and invites response and feedback