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Employee retirement results in our search for a supervisor within the Blair County Juvenile Probation Office. This person is one of two who supervises and evaluates court officers; reviews and distributes work assignments; and ensures compliance with Court practices, evidence-based practices, and department policies.
Additional duties include support of the direction, administration, and coordination of all office operations; mentoring staff; modeling evidence-based probation practices and providing skill development to probation officers; monitoring case planning, developing and reviewing case supervision plans and checklists, conducting case meetings, providing direct observation and feedback; modeling motivational interviewing; providing courtroom testimony; managing conflict via mediation and negotiation skills to facilitate resolution; contributing to short- and long-term strategic objectives of department; researching, planning, and developing special projects and new programs; fostering effective communication; preparing reports, correspondence, data, analysis, records/documentation; and attending meetings.
Requirements
Qualified candidates will hold a bachelors degree in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, social work, or related field OR bachelors degree and at least 18 credits in the social sciences OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Masters degree preferred. Candidates must hold Act 33, Act 42, and Act 114 clearances; and possess a minimum of three years experience in juvenile justice and a working knowledge of courts, corrections, and/or law enforcement as well as county, state, and federal government; and valid Pennsylvania drivers license.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package starts first of the month following employment and includes 90% employer-paid PPO health plan with vision and pharmacy components, defined benefit pension plan, defined contribution plan, group term life insurance, short-term disability, and ample time-off provisions. Starting salary range is $43,000 to $46,000. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
County of Blair
