Intake Juvenile Probation Officer

An Intake Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) is responsible for completing a preliminary investigation when the arresting authority refers a juvenile to Barbara Culver Juvenile Justice Center according to Texas Family Code. The Intake JPO determines, through investigation, the release of a child unless it appears that his/her detention is warranted under the Texas Family Code 53.02(b) criteria. The Intake JPO is the first contact with Law Enforcement during the Intake Process plus will provide information for Law Enforcement as to processing a juvenile. The Intake JPO is responsible for processing all the paperwork of juvenile intake. They will also coordinate initial meetings with the family’s plus assigned to managing the detention hearings for juvenile cases and make contact with all involved personnel. They will be completing all necessary intake paperwork as the case proceeds to the District Attorney Case Review meetings. They are responsible for supervision and tracking of juveniles on Pre-Adjudication processes and up until cases are assigned to a Juvenile Probation Officer or disposal of cases. The Intake JPO reports to Deputy CJPO—Programs/Intake/Training.

Include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Receives all referrals from law enforcement entities within Midland County.
• Ensures that all intake paperwork is properly processed and completed in compliance with Departmental, Court, and Texas Family Code Standards.
• Entering juvenile information into Juvenile Case Management System (JCMS) for all juvenile referrals.
• Sets up contact with families that are referred to intake (Paper or formal referrals).
• Supervises all referrals of juvenile from time of intake, during, & release from detention for both Midland and Contract Out of County cases.
• Maintain communication with law enforcement, school officials, Out of County JPD’s, and any other agency for intake matters.
• Sets up detention hearing notices and prepares all paperwork for Detention Hearing Judges plus any other required legal documents.
• Coordinates and attends all Detention Hearings on behalf of the department.
• Communicate and assist Culver Detention staff with any intake matters for juveniles currently detained.
• Keep contact with families of intake juveniles currently detained in Culver.
• Some contact and communication with TJJD staff for detained juveniles that are runaways from other counties or Interstate Compact cases.
• Prepares all referral paperwork necessary for District Attorney Review meetings and sends notices for meetings.
• Collaborates with all Juvenile Probation staff, Program staff, Culver detention staff, all involved court officials, school officials, Law enforcement, Contract County JPD’s, mental health professionals, Child Protective Services, and any other agency that may be involved in the intake process.
• Obtain background information from family’s, complete all necessary reports (MAYSI-II, Assessments, etc…), and initiate Pre-Pact/Pact report for all juvenile intakes.
• Handles confidential, sensitive, and/or restricted information pertaining to juveniles and/or families.
• Attend meetings, staff trainings, briefings, and any other meeting required by Juvenile Probation Administration.
• Provide recommendations to Deputy CJPO Programs regarding improving operations of the Intake process and/or functions.
• Assigned to handling intake phone for incoming calls and/or in person inquiries for intake.
• Provide support, guidance, and advocacy for youth, when appropriate, in the school setting, legal setting, and in the community.
• Assist JPO’s with field visits and may be called upon to assist with placement visits.
• Assist JPO’s with transport for youth to appointments and any services in/out of Midland County.
• Willingandabletoworknon-traditionalhourswhenneeded.
• Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the department.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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 accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be over the age of 21, a U.S. Citizen, have valid Texas driver’s license, pass a criminal background check;

Requires bachelor's degree plus one-year experience, or one year of graduate study, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Juvenile justice system; Texas Family Code, juvenile law; all TJJD standards, and standard office practices and procedures.

Operate computers; read & write reports, letters, and other documents using proper format and grammar. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; physically restrain other individuals; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, juveniles and their families, and the general public.

Certification as a Juvenile Probation Officer by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Maintain a valid Texas Driver's License.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as files, stacks of records, or other similar objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

Must reside in Midland County.