Job Details for 2182 - EO Intensive Probation Officer
Job Description
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
UNION: AFSCME
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision; performs work of
considerable difficulty in professional casework involving the intensive
probation program; performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The incumbents of this class supervise offenders
at a level that exceeds standard probation services. The primary
responsibility is to work with repeat and/or serious offenders for whom other
interventions have failed or would not provide sufficient supervision and
community protection. Work requires independent judgment, initiative and
familiarity with State statutes and Probation Department standards, policies
and functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The list
of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a
comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by
positions in this class.
• Receives program referrals through
division staffing and judicial referrals
• Provides program information
and expectations to offenders and families
• Evaluates candidates as to
program understanding and commitment
• Solicits input from other sources
such as family, police departments, school officials, employers, therapists
• Recommends acceptance to program
• Seeks, develops and maintains
community service sites
• Provides intensive supervision of offenders
throughout day, night and weekend contact
• Maintains case files, contact
logs and court records on each offender
• Arranges and monitors payment
of restitution
• Monitors compliance with all court orders
•
Provides youth home and local law enforcement agencies with list of
probationers under program
• Does record checks
• Monitors and
documents school attendance
• Initiates violation of probation
proceedings or other program sanctions
• Provides crisis intervention
services
• Assesses needs of offenders and families and makes
appropriate referrals
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Adjusts work
assignments and schedules in the event of an emergency to participate in
emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities as assigned.
•
Depending on assignment may maintain required emergency management training,
licensure and/or certifications.
• Performs related duties as required or
assigned within job classification.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the
knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Knowledge of:
• Current office practices, procedures and
equipment
• County policies and procedures
• Applicable federal,
state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes
•
Casework practices and philosophy
• Community services, local schools
and law enforcement agencies
• Individual and group behavior, literature
in the social work field and juvenile court law and practices
• Social
and psychological issues regarding drug use and gang behavior
Skill in:
• Using computer hardware and software including word
processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, etc.
• Applying an acquired
knowledge of procedures, rules, regulations and services applicable to the
assigned office
• Dealing effectively with offenders in affecting change
in law-violative behaviors
• Documenting behaviors and maintaining
accurate records
• Utilizing relevant criminal causality theory,
casework method, supervision and consultation in social work practice
•
Understanding and interpreting laws and regulations
Ability to:
• Manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
•
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department and
division staff, other departments and others, such as vendors
•
Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers,
supervisor, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey
information and to receive work direction
• Ensure compliance with
applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations and statutory
requirements
• Convey excellent oral and written communication
•
Work effectively under stress
• Maintain confidentiality
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or
Behavioral Sciences and two years of probation, law enforcement, corrections,
counseling, social work or related human service program work; or, an
equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully
perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force
occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to
lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking
and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria
are met.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
The work will occur in an office and field environment.
While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee maybe exposed to
noxious odors, hoarding, unsanitary conditions, varying weather conditions, and
other related conditions and situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS
Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid
Illinois driver’s license.