Deputy Probation Officer/ Intern Volunteer

MISSION STATEMENT

The Colorado Judicial Branch is a premier state government agency focusing on state trial courts and offender probation. Across the many varied career paths within the organization we universally recruit ambitious individuals to become valued public servants and future leaders. We are seeking applicants who want to contribute in making the Judicial Branch the “employer of choice,” in Colorado.

Mission Statement

The Colorado Judicial Branch is a premier state government agency focusing on state trial courts and offender probation. Across the many varied career paths within the organization we universally recruit ambitious individuals to become valued public servants and future leaders. We are seeking applicants who want to contribute in making the Judicial Branch the “employer of choice,” in Colorado.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

• Conducting of Intake Appointments
• Regular check-ins with client’s
• Implementing Incentives & Sanctions
• Implementation of Assessments
• Creating Case Plans using SMART goals
• Application of Motivational Interviewing Techniques
• Writing Narratives using correct coding
• Writing official Court documents
• Opportunities to manage a small caseload

Essential Functions

• Participation in Coaching & Feedback
• Participation in Mock Interviewing upon Readiness

Physical Demands

• While preforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Individuals assigned field supervision responsibilities will be required to successfully complete the Defensive Tactics course as per state policy and be able to engage in defensive skills maneuvers.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Some positions may be required to travel.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• The position is subject to varying and unpredictable situation; may handle emergency or crisis situations is subject to many interruptions; may handle multiple calls and inquiries simultaneously; and may occasionally handle absentee replacement on short notice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.