Juvenile probation officer with 16 years experience working with juvenile offenders and their families. Focus on reducing recidivism by making referrals to the appropriate services and maintaining a high level of supervision based on individual needs. Maintained a good working relationship with residential programs and an open line of communication with youth, family and providers. Attended court hearings and provided detailed case information and recommendations for supervision. Delivered sanctions to offenders that are non-compliant with treatment/service plan/failed drug screenings. Advocated for the offender when needed in the community/school/residential placement.
• Administered drug tests, including random drug screens of youth offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
• Prepared and maintained case folder for each assigned youth offender.
• Discussed with youth offenders how drug/alcohol abuse, and anger management problems contribute to criminal behavior.
• Conduct pre-hearing and pre-screening investigations and testify in court regarding offenders' backgrounds and recommend sentences and sentencing conditions.
• Informed youth offenders of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
• Wrote reports describing youth offenders' progress.
• Entered/uploaded legal information into juvenile tracking system.
• Wrote reports and evaluations.
• Arranged for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs (submitted referrals).
• Supervised committed youth in the community with office visits, home/school/work visits, curfew checks.