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Position Summary
The Juvenile Probation Officer – In Home Confinement is responsible for monitoring court-ordered youth placed on Home Detention to ensure compliance with judicial directives. This position emphasizes accountability, community safety, and rehabilitation through evidence-based practices. The officer works collaboratively with youth, families, and schools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Conduct compliance checks in the home and community for youth ordered to IHC, including scheduled and unscheduled visits.
  • Meet regularly with youth, families, schools, and involved agencies to monitor compliance and address barriers to successful completion of court orders.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential case files in accordance with department standards and court requirements.
  • Prepare and submit Court Compliance Reports documenting youth progress, violations, and recommendations to the court.
  • Apply best practices in juvenile supervision, including evidence-based strategies for addressing criminogenic needs.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of the Risk, Needs, and Responsivity (RNR) model when supervising youth.
  • Participate in required training, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and court mandates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of juvenile justice principles, home detention supervision, and evidence-based practices.
  • Working knowledge of the Risk, Needs, and Responsivity (RNR) model.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with youth, families, schools, and community agencies.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing.
  • Ability to manage multiple cases, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain professionalism in high-stress situations.

 

Minimum Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Education, or a related field
  • Must be a resident of the State of Illinois or approved exemption
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license
  • Must pass pre-employment background check and wellness exam including drug screen
  • Must comply with all federal and state laws; to include prohibition of the consumption, possession, sale, purchase or delivery of cannabis or cannabis infused substances
  • Must submit a state application for Probation and Court Services employment at: http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Administrative/forms/Probation/Employment
  • Bilingual, English/Spanish Language Skills Preferred