Juvenile Probation Officer

Posting Closing Date: 03/07/2026

This position provides social services to assist in the rehabilitation of juvenile law offenders in custody, on probation, or parole. Incumbents make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plans and treatment of offenders, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.

• Initiate contact with the youth, family, victims, and law enforcement when referrals are received by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (FDJJ).
• Conduct home and school visits as an integral part of the information gathering process and family involvement model.
• Obtain and review collateral information such as abuse and neglect history, educational, mental health, substance use, gang‑related activity and other pertinent information from other agencies involved with the youth and/or family.
• Conduct and document FDJJ screening(s) to identify the youth’s risk and needs, protective factors and/or the need for further evaluations, including but not limited to detention screening, intake screening, Suicide Risk Screening Instrument, and any Department approved risk/needs screening and/or assessment instrument(s).
• Formulate case management strategies based on assessments and/or information gathered to address the specific needs of the youth and family.
• Make service referrals to the appropriate provider(s) and follow up actions needing to be taken.
• Make supervision and treatment recommendations to the State Attorney and other judicial partners that allow the Department to provide the most appropriate services in the least intrusive manner.
• Complete the screening instruments and reports used by the Department and/or the courts, including but not limited to:

• Detention Screening Risk Assessment (DRAI),
• Suicide Risk Screening Instrument (SRSI),
• Department approved risk/needs screening/assessment instrument(s) and case plan,
• Pre‑Post Disposition Report,
• Adult Sentencing Summary Report,
• Progress (Status) Report,
• Electronic Commitment Packet,
• Termination of Supervision.

• Acts as the DJJ representative during court hearings to support the Department’s recommendation for the youth, family, and community.
• Prepare and maintain current social histories, court reports, referral letters, and related correspondence.
• Testify at hearings, when appropriate.
• Prepare affidavits/petition for Violation of Probation for any violation that results in the filing of a delinquency petition.
• Request hearings when appropriate.

• Complete a risk and needs assessment using the appropriate Department approved instrument(s) for all youth screened/supervised by the department.
• Conduct face‑to‑face contacts in the home, school, and varied community‑based settings by interacting with the youth, family, and community during non‑traditional hours (weekends and evening hours) in addition to business hours.
• Maintain communication based on departmental requirements for all stages of youth and family involvement; gain firsthand knowledge of where the youth resides, the family, the youth’s immediate and extended environment by meeting in different locations, including the detention centers, schools, homes, out‑of‑home placements, place of employment, community sites, other agencies, treatment providers, and offices.
• Assist the youth with obtaining appropriate mental health, substance abuse evaluations based on administered assessments, and arrange for specialized testing and treatment, as needed.
• Assist youth and family with school and after‑school enrollment; maintain school contact, verify school attendance, academic performance, and behavior.
• Provide crisis intervention; assist the youth and family in accessing crisis intervention services/resources by making necessary referrals and follow‑up on actions taken.
• Work with the youth to establish personal goals/ plans and provide ongoing support to help youth achieve their goals and maintain skills.
• Discuss with youth and family projected time frames for completion of goals, sanctions/conditions of supervision, and anticipated date for…