• Job Description

  Req#: 4954256
  
  
  Office of Juvenile Justice
  New Orleans Regional Office
  2550 Belle Chasse Highway, 3rdFloor\Suite 3
  Gretna, LA
  
  
  This vacancy is located at the New Orleans Regional Office in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  Three years of experience as a probation or parole officer, or in counseling, psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or administrative services plus one of the following:
  
  1. Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement
  2. Three years of continuous active military duty (all Military Occupational Specialties apply)
  3. Six years of full-time experience in any field
  4. A bachelor's degree
  
  OR
  
  Two years of experience as a probation or parole officer, or in counseling, psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or administrative services plus a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, education, business administration, public administration, or a criminal justice field.
  
  EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
  Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
  
  NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a felony, or who is under indictment on a felony charge will be disqualified until relief from the disabilities imposed by state and federal laws is granted.
  
  Possession of a current Louisiana driver's license.
  
  This position may require the incumbent to handle and carry firearms.
  
  Successful completion of the Corrections Juvenile Services-Agent Curriculum.The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
  
  Supervises assigned subordinate Probation and Parole Officers--Juvenile within a district office.
  
  Holds periodic conferences with assigned subordinates for the purpose of reviewing the handling of every case for which they are supervising.
  
  Initiates performance appraisals of assigned subordinate staff in the regional office on a semiannual basis.
  
  Submits reports to, and holds conferences with, the district manager at the latter's request for matters pertaining to the development and delivery of services.
  
  Works closely with officials of the juvenile justice system, other state agencies, and correctional institutions in developing and articulating plans and procedures involving the assessment, assignment, and delivery of services to youth and their families.
  
  Assists with planning and conducting staff meetings and conferences for subordinate staff.
  
  Assumes a leadership role in the conduct of case staffings concerning the most appropriate assignment of juvenile offenders to treatment programs.
  
  Determines work assignments and coordinates work flow and duty assignments of subordinates.
  
  Assesses ongoing staff training needs, plans and presents staff development programs, and coordinates participation in agency training programs.
  
  May act as district manager as needed.
  
  Interprets the work of the office to local news media, civic groups, etc.
  
  Assists other agency programs as needed or requested by the district manager.
  
  Reviews and approves service plans for juveniles submitted by subordinates.
  
  Provides support to lower-level officers in the field and in court, on arrests and transports, as well as escape apprehensions.
  
  Provides support to staff in the Secure Care Facilities when needed.
  
  TEMPORARY JOB APPOINTMENT - This position will be filled by temporary job appointment. Should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
  
  The Probation and Parole Supervisor - Juvenile has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $2,304.00 Biweekly ($28.80 hourly).
  
  No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
  
  The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
  
  To apply for this vacancy, click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
  
  *Resumes WILL NOT be accepted or reviewed in the place of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be labeled as not meeting minimum qualifications and rejected if incomplete.*
  
  For further information about this vacancy contact:
  Garilyn London
  OJJ/ Human Resources Division
  Garilyn.London@LA.gov
  
  In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
  
  The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide .
  
  If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
  
  NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
  
  This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
  

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