Job Details

Juvenile Probation Officer Supervisor

• $64,762 - $86,787/ Year
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan

Duties:

• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates Probation Officers to ensure effective case management, staff accountability, and quality service delivery.
• Participates in hiring, training, performance evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Assists in the development and implementation of division goals, policies, procedures, programs, data collection, and evaluation methods.
• Reviews, monitors, and audits case records, hearing reports, and investigations to ensure accuracy, quality assurance, data integrity, and timely court submissions.
• Conducts case staffings and consults with Probation Officers to assess youth needs, support appropriate placement and treatment decisions, and ensure thorough social investigations.
• Provides case coverage during staff absences and assists with crisis intervention for youth and families to help prevent further court involvement.
• Develops and supports prevention, treatment, and community-based programs in collaboration with community partners.
• Serves as liaison with law enforcement, schools, community agencies, and other stakeholders while participating in public outreach activities.
• Maintains and supervises a limited probation caseload.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Behavioral Sciences or a related human service field; and one year of experience working within the Family Court system or related social agency; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences or related human service field and three years of experience working within the Family Court system or related social agency.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license throughout the course of employment.
• A pre-employment physical, drug screening, background check, and fingerprinting are required.
• Employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds; reach and bend; and sit/stand for prolonged amounts of time.
• May be assigned to work at any Berrien County Trial Court location.
• May be required to work a varied schedule.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of child development, developmental psychology, family dynamics, behavioral disorders, and evidence-based interventions.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, computer proficiency, and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, colleagues, and the general public while maintaining professional relationships.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professional boundaries, and ethical handling of sensitive information.