Deputy Probation Officer II

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal applicant will possess extensive professional work experience and/or knowledge in the following competencies:

• Technical/Professional Knowledge
  • Understand human behavior as it relates to the supervision of staff, adults and/or youth
  • Recognize and understand the laws, policies and procedures pertaining to working with youth
  • Lead, initiate, and implement cognitive behavioral therapy through programs, activities, and trainings for clients and clients families/friends to better develop their interactions with each other and society

• Building Trust I Adaptability
  • Interact with peers, clients and staff in a way that gives them confidence in one's motives and representations and those of the organization
  • Seen as direct and truthful; keep confidences, promises and commitments, and observe principles set forth in Code of Ethics
  • Adapt well to changes in assignments and priorities
  • Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
  • Approach change positively and adjust behaviors accordingly

• Work Standards I Planning and Organizing
  • Set high standards and well-defined, realistic goals for one's self
  • Display a high level of effort and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner
  • Work with minimal supervision
  • Motivated to achieve goals and assignments
  • Organize work, set priorities, and determine resources requirements
  • Determine necessary sequence of activities needed to achieve goals

• Oral/Written Communication
  • Build consensus amongst diverse groups for the purpose of meeting business objectives
  • Provide information in clear, organized, and a timely manner and varies style and tone to fit the purpose and audience
  • Demonstrate professionalism, diplomacy and tact when interacting with both internal and external stakeholders, collaborative partners, law enforcement, and the Court
  • Prepare and produce written reports and evaluations
  • Clearly convey and receive information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, WORKING CONDITIONS AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS