Probation Aide

Yuba County Probation is currently recruiting for the position of Probation Aide. Under general supervision, assist professional and technical staff in providing a variety of casework and program support associated with the monitoring of adult and juvenile probationer cases; provide routine and structured office, community and client support to department programs including completing necessary forms and documents, serving notices, conducting diligent searches, and providing support for deputized probation officers; and related work as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Obtain information and other documentation from clients participating in a Probation program.

• Provide transportation to and from appointments, interviews and medical or community agency locations.

• Assist probation officers with performing caseload management activities; review cases; schedule appointments, prepare informal contracts and enter progress notes in case files.

• Perform duties related to program administrative and clerical support; annotate and file information such as phone calls, letters, appointments, drug tests and a variety of forms and documents.

• Collect urine samples for drug and alcohol testing; conduct and read test results; recommend consequences for positive reading; document results and inform probation officer.

• Maintain program statistics and prepare a variety of reports.

• Interview adult and juvenile misdemeanants and felony probationers and family members; explain the terms and conditions of probation.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education and Experience:

MINIMUM:   30 college level semester units from an accredited college or institution in a related field (including but not limited to Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology) and one year of experience in a related field.

PREFERRED:  In addition to the minimum, an Associate’s degree in a related field and additional years of experience working with juvenile or adult offenders, children and families, the elderly, disabled, and/or dependent adults or within the criminal justice field.

Working Conditions:   Potential exposure to contagious or infectious diseases or hazardous substance and chemicals; may work with hostile or abusive individuals.

Licenses & Certifications:   Ability to obtain a valid CA Class C Driver’s License within ten (10) days of employment and maintain throughout employment.

Special Requirements:   Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.  DMV printout prior to hire. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

JOB FLYER

HIRING RANGE: $3,990-$4,389/MONTHLY+BENEFITS

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