Juvenile Probation Officer - Field Services - BFOQ Male

***All applicants must complete an application for consideration***

website: https://jacksongov.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Court Job #JR101741

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of various counseling and treatment modalities.
• Knowledge of adolescent behavior.
• Patience and ability to relate in a positive fashion to youth and families from a variety of cultural economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to supervise, motivate and counsel adolescents with behavioral problems, and their families.
• Ability to formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to prepare clear, complete and logical reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to project a positive role model.
• Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe and prudent manner.

Necessary Special Requirement:

Bilingual - Spanish preferred

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree required plus two years of work experience in the same or closely related field is required. Experience can be from internships, practicums, or employment and must have required the use of social work or psychological principles and techniques to effect behavioral change.

THE COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER