Probation Aide - Juvenile Probation

General Definition

This is probation work at the entry level providing assistance to probation officers. This employee offers assistance in providing guidance, support and oversight of juveniles under probation supervision and other related probation duties. Based on the principles of Balanced and Restorative Justice, this employee is required to provide equal attention to victims, youth and the community.

Examples Of Duties

• Community contacts
• Record keeping
• Caseload management
• Juvenile court
• QA Data collection
• Detention of juvenile offenders
• Aid in electronic monitoring
• Aid in the transportation of youth as needed
• Aid in the collection of DNA and submission to the State Police for required juveniles
• Training

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Understanding of the principles, methods, and practices of investigations, supervision, and reporting in probation work
• Understanding of adolescent development
• Understanding of Evidence Based Practices as it relates to juvenile delinquency
• Understanding of Balanced and Restorative Justice principles
• Understanding of the Juvenile Act, Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure as well as judicial practices and procedures, legal and regulatory requirements, and policies of the Court of Common Pleas
• Understanding of community, social, and economic factors, which may contribute to juvenile delinquency
• Understanding of casework principles and practices
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those involved in the juvenile justice process
• Understanding of residential and community-based resources available to assist in supervision
• Basic understanding of theories of juvenile delinquency, adolescent development and family dynamics
• Ability to effectively manage caseload assignments and organize and carry out daily work schedule

Minimum Education & Experience

• Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of the Juvenile Justice System, Criminal Justice System and Human Services system