The Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Family Court, Court Social Services Division (CSSD) is accepting applications for the position of Probation Officer. The Probation Officer works specifically with juveniles and their families and is responsible for case management and supervision activities. This announcement will create a roster/list of eligible applicants for all non-bilingual vacancies. The roster will remain active for six (6) months from the closing date.
To qualify for this position, you must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience working in an environment that serves the public and experience working with youth and/or families. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience, and that you meet the basic qualifications, or you will not be determined qualified for this position. You must upload a copy of your college transcript or degree for consideration. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, a list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. First-time appointees to positions covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 years or over who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System and who have either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position may have their previous law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement. Applicants must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and access to transportation. You must submit copies of your education: i.e. transcripts or images of your degree, a copy of your Motor Vehicle Operator's Permit/License, and SF-50 if applicable or your application will not be considered. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record, revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. A criminal history records check will be conducted if you are selected for the position.
The Probation Officer is responsible for case management and supervision activities, which include conducting investigations, comprehensive report writing, completing home, school and curfew checks, Family Group Conferencing (FGC), coordinating supportive and rehabilitation services directly participating in community based alternative activities and educational trips, providing Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) Drop-In supervision (to include meal planning and preparation and some Saturday hours). The Probation Officer monitors the conduct of youth under supervision, participates in case conferences, produces written reports and oral presentations with recommendations to judicial officers and partner stakeholders regarding case progression and service needs, and is a representative on various committees. Brief Description of Duties: Conducts face-to-face interviews with youth, family and identified individuals active in the maturation of the youth; analyzes youth’s risk to public safety and develops one or more of, but not limited to, the following: Pre-trial reports, Pre-disposition reports, and Post disposition Probation supervision plans/agreements. Supervises a diverse caseload in regular and specialized units including BARJ Drop-In Centers. May supervise and assist interns, volunteers and para-professionals assigned to the unit. Makes an independent evaluation of the youth’s compliance status, adjusts Pre and Post disposition supervision service plans and makes recommendations during various phases consistent with statutes embodied in the D.C. Official Code. Exhibits the knowledge and the utilization of community or other identified resources in the discharge of duties and for the benefit of assigned youth. Maintains files, records and case-related documents (CourtView/TAPS and original hard copies) in a well-organized manner. Prepares accurate and proficient reports and makes oral and written presentations of facts, which impact the judicial decision-making process as well as the rehabilitation of the youth and his/her family. Conducts home, school, and placement visits and monitors court-ordered curfews in accordance with the classification of supervision. Performs other duties (community activities for youth and families, educational/recreational trips, college tours, etc.) as assigned, consistent with established Division and Branch performance standards.