Iowa Judicial Branch ยท 2 months ago
Probation Program Assistant (02010)
Butte, MT
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.36/hr - $20.36/hrThe Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking a Probation Program Assistant to support the probation program in a youth probation department. The role involves performing assessments of youth offenders, monitoring compliance with probation requirements, and providing educational assistance as a mentor or tutor.
Judiciary
Responsibilities
Performs initial assessment of offenders taken into custody after normal working hours; determines the seriousness of the situation and contacts appropriate individuals if necessary; tracks juvenile offenders on house arrest or curfew
Develops new community service work sites for individual placement by calling or visiting organizations in the community; organizes and schedules community service projects for those on probation; explains community service requirements to probationers in conjunction with other staff members
Provides direct supervision to those completing community service commitments; maintains records of hours worked; provides activity reports and other information to the probation officer or supervisor
Provides onsite supervision for youth during working hours
Facilitates or presents programs for youth such as an alcohol awareness program; research topic of discussion and additional resources in order to personalize training to each group; maintains records and databases pertaining to program(s) presented
Provides liaison contact with Compliance Tracker
Recruits, screens, and trains members of the community who serve on task forces; investigates, implements, and evaluates community youth task force and, with the assistance of the community youth task force, identifies appropriate subcommittees
Initiates contact with victims to determine the amount of restitution to be paid; sets up payment schedules with probationer; tracks the amount of restitution owed and paid; contacts probationers about payment problems; initiates the paperwork needed to pay victims
Transports probationers to and from work sites or other facilities
Monitors and records dispositions assigned to youth; contacts youth to urge compliance with provisions of probation; tracks and records compliance or non-compliance; prepares reports on status of compliance and submits to probation officer or supervisor
Provides instruction to youths in a classroom setting to youth on probation in accordance with lesson plans developed by certified teachers; evaluates student progress based on work output, test scores, and classroom observations and behavior; maintains order in the classroom; provides feedback to parents and guardians; prepares reports, educational records and other records required by supervisor
Assists a probation officer with the development of a case plan for youths; provides after-school tutoring to youth and tracks progress
Maintains database dealing with program and/or financial aspects of the assigned program
May provide courtroom testimony when requested
May also prepare legal documents such as petitions, orders, and summons as assigned
Qualification
Required
Resume - Please include dates of employment and your supervisor's name/phone number for each position
Cover Letter
Three Professional References
Graduation from an approved high or vocational school
Possession of a valid Montana driver's license; and proof of insurability if using a personal vehicle on State business
Preferred
Approved college-level course work in the behavioral sciences and experience working with youth preferred
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Leave & Holidays
Retirement Plan
Company
Iowa Judicial Branch
The Iowa Judicial Branch dedicates itself to providing independent and accessible forums for the fair and prompt resolution of disputes, administering justice under law equally to all persons.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Casie Anderson
Human Resources Business Partner
Gary Niles
Chief Juvenile Court Officer
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