Juvenile Probation Officer
Listed on 2026-01-30
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Government Administration, Youth Development, Child Protection
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requisition no:868818
agency: juvenile justice
working title: juvenile probation officer -
pay plan: career service
position number:
salary: $1,765.01 bi-weekly
posting closing date: 02/02/2026
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the department of juvenile justice salutes our heroes. We support veterans and families; we value service and support hiring of service members and military spouses.
this position is a pool announcement. Multiple positions will be hired from this announcement.
location: tampa, hillsborough county. Contact: maria matias franco, administrative assistant
starting salary: $1,765.01 bi-weekly. (in accordance with current spending restrictions, internal promotions into this position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee's current rate, whichever is higher.)
description: this is work providing social services to assist in rehabilitation of juvenile law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Incumbents make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
job description: case management, referrals, recommendations and assessment.
court process
- 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/petitions for violation of probation for any violation that results in a delinquency petition.
- request hearings when appropriate.
case management, interventions & supervision
- 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, including non-traditional hours (weekends and evenings) in addition to business hours.
- maintain communication per departmental requirements; gain understanding of youth residence and environment by meeting in various locations (detention centers, schools, homes, placements, employment sites, community sites, other agencies).
- assist the youth with obtaining appropriate mental health and substance abuse evaluations and arrange for specialized testing and treatment as needed.
- assist youth and family with school enrollment and verify attendance, academic performance, and behavior.
- provide crisis intervention and make necessary referrals and follow-up actions.
- work with the youth to establish personal goals/plans and provide ongoing support to achieve goals and maintain skills.
- discuss projected time frames for completion of goals,…
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