DeputyJuvenileProbationOff I
• An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period.
• The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check, including the Child Protection Services registry and Nurses registry.
• Travel may be required.
• Working hours may include evenings & weekends
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful applicant is responsible for managing a caseload of juveniles involved in the youth court. Specific duties are attending court hearings, testifying, meeting with families, conducting screening and assessment, preparing dispositions for informal proceedings and recommendations for formal proceedings, contact placement providers and establishing placements and developing treatment plans. The ability to develop good working relationships with families and youth, other service providers and law enforcement is crucial. The position will respond to on-call and crisis situations as required by office protocol. A good understanding of youth and families at risk is needed.
A full job description and application are available from Human Resources at shgrandy@mt.gov.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
The minimum qualifications are a Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral sciences, Human Services or Criminal Justice and one-year of experience. The successful applicant will attend the probation officers training program provided by the Office of Court Administrator. Previous experience in law enforcement, criminal justice, youth services, or social services is preferred.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Application Procedures:
Please apply on line at statecareers.mt.gov or forward a state application to the following address: Montana Supreme Court, Court Administrator’s Office HR, P.O. Box 203005, Helena, Montana 59620, or fax to (406) 841-2955 or email via the file transfer service, see (https://transfer.mt.gov/Home/Instructions) for instructions, to shgrandy@mt.gov. The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants may obtain a copy of the Montana Judicial Branch’s EEOP Utilization Report by make their request to the Judicial Branch Human Resources office.
Eligible Training Assignment:
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