Juvenile Probation/Parole Officer Student Intern
31st District Juvenile Domestic Relations Court
Manassas, Virginia
10.2025 - Current
- Performed probation officer duties under supervision while rotating through Intake, Assessment, Diversion, Probation, and Parole units in support of domestic and delinquent cases
Intake & Court Services
- Assisted with domestic and delinquent intake services, including review of protective orders, petitions, and pre-trial matters.
Assessment:
- Attended court daily for preliminary hearings, status hearings, and dispositions.
- Entered and maintained court orders, narratives, and contact documentation in the BADGE case management system.
- Completed YASI (Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument) assessments under supervision.
- Documented assessment findings and entered required information into BADGE.
- Supported assessment-related court proceedings and recommendations.
- Conducted initial interviews with juveniles and parents/guardians to assess family dynamics, school performance, behavioral concerns and environmental factors.
Diversion & PDM
- Oversaw Diversion and Post- Dispositional Monitoring (PDM) cases, monitoring participation and compliance.
- Conducted monthly meetings with Juveniles and parents/guardians.
- Prepared and issued appointment letters, closing letters, and resource recommendation letters.
- Maintained detailed BADGE notes documenting 30-day contacts, court orders, and case activity.
- Participated in school visits and Molinari Juvenile Shelter (MESH) visits
Probation
- Conducted juvenile probation case management, including monthly supervision meetings.
- Reviewed cases selected for DJJ review, including social histories and compliance documentation.
- Observed and supported the development of case plans following YASI assessments.
- Entered probation-related court orders and supervision contacts into BADGE.
- Attended probation-related court hearings and reviewed over probation rules with Juveniles
- Participated in school visits, Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) visits, Molinari Juvenile Shelter (MESH) visits, and home visits
Parole
- Rotated throughout the Parole unit, reviewing parole policies, procedures, and supervision practices.
- Attended parole meetings, treatment team meetings, and court hearings
- Participated in home visits, school visits, and Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) visits with supervising officers.
- Participated in FAPT meetings
Community and Field Work
- Conducted home, school, field, and JDC visits to verify compliance and assess youth adjustment.
- Assisted in connecting juveniles and families with appropriate community programs and human service agencies.
- Maintained confidentiality and professionalism in accordance with DJJ policies and procedures.