Job Abstract

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Transports juveniles to and from school and other various locations Conducts home visits/checks on juvenile probationers to determine if probationers are following the terms of probation i.e curfew
Performs drug testing for juveniles and adults as needed
Conducts home visits of probationers on electronic monitoring
Interviews probationers and conducts "intensive supervision follow-up" in the office, at the juvenile's home, or at a job site; counsels juveniles and adults on probation
Conducts outreach activities by contacting school officials, teachers and students
Writes reports of findings and works with Probation Officers on more difficult probation cases
Contacts other services providers such as the Health and Human Services Department, Substance Abuse, and Community Service to determine a probationer's progress
Performs additional tasks related to probationer's case records.
Other duties as assigned

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Previous experience in working with juveniles and adults, which included substantial public contact is highly desirable.

Special Requirements

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

Knowledge of:

Basic interviewing techniques.
General goals and purpose of adult and juvenile probation programs and the criminal justice system.
Some knowledge of behavior problems of juveniles and adults.
Some knowledge of chemical dependency

Ability to:

Learn the basic principles of probation case monitoring.
Learn and apply the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to probation work.
Learn appropriate interviewing techniques.
Cope with hostile and aggressive behavior in stressful situations.
Locate, identify, and correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Make referrals to appropriate agencies and social service programs.
Exercise sound judgment when dealing with probationers within established procedures and regulations.
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with individuals from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with the public and staff.
Follow written and oral directions and instructions.

Selection Process:
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.


Disaster Service Workers:
All San Benito County employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers” through state and local laws (CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and Emergency Services Chapter 6 via adoption of local Ordinance No. 361 § 1, 2-25-75). As Disaster Service Workers, all County employees are expected to remain at work, or to report for work as soon as practicable, following significant emergency or disaster.