Probation Aide (20561821)

Description

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: Essential:

• 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.

Job Description URL:

https://www.yuba.org/Yuba%20County/Human%20Resources%20and%20Organizational%20Se...

Job PDF:

Probation Aide November 2024.pdf

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will build and maintain effective working relationships with clients, the public, coworkers, County employees, and agency representatives. You should be able to work independently when needed but thrive in a team environment. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.

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.

Benefits

MERIT INCREASE: Typically 5% each year for the first 7 years. To access the County salary schedule, please click on this link.

RETIREMENT MISCELLANEOUS:

Classic: 2% @ 55

New: 2% @ 62

For more information about CalPERS Pension, please visit CalPERS Retirement.

SOCIAL SECURITY: Yuba County does not participate in the Social Security Program

MEDICARE: Yuba County does participate in the Medicare Program.

STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE: SDIprovides benefits to employees who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness or injury. Paid Family Leave (PFL) automatically covers persons covered by SDI.

MEDICAL: Yuba County offers several medical plan options (HMO and PPO plans available based on eligibility) through CalPERS. To reference the current Rate Sheet, please visit Health Insurance and see General Resources.

DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: The County pays 100% of the Basic plan premiums for employee or 80% for employee and eligible dependent(s). Requires participation in Health Insurance benefits.

*Health Waiver Opt-out of $250/monthly available with proof of other Non-Covered CA, employer sponsored health care coverage.

LIFE INSURANCE: County provides $50,000 in life insurance coverage. Employees may purchase additional coverage for themselves and dependents.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: County paid confidential counseling program for up to 5 visits per incident per eligible family member.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: One Voluntary Deferred Compensation plan is available.

UNION AFFILIATION: Yuba County Employee Association (YCEA). To learn more visit Labor Relations.

F or Leave Accrual Rates and Specialty Pays for classifications within the Yuba County Employees Association Bargaining Unit, please reference this Yuba County Employee's Association (YCEA) Benefits Summary .

Special Instructions

Final Filing Deadline: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 @ 5PM

APPLICATION SCREENING:

An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by final filing deadline. Applications must include supplemental questionnaire (delete if not applicable), copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration.

TO APPLY:

ONLINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted online through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

OR

HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted.

All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County. Communications are sent from two mail servers; Yuba@CalOpps.org and @co.yuba.ca.us.

Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers.

(Note: All diplomas or degrees must be from an accredited college or university. To obtain information regarding accreditation, refer to the US Department of Education Office of Post Secondary Education at: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/search.aspx )

Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline:

• Completed Yuba County Employment Application (Online or Hard Copy)
• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Any College Level Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts
• Copies of Related Certifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES:

The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:

• Supplemental Questionnaire
• Exams
• Interview Screening
• Personal History Statement (Pre-Review)
• Department Interviews

(Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 10 - 12 weeks for successful candidates).

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:

A completed supplemental questionnaire is an essential part of the examination process for this position. The responses will be reviewed for sufficient detail and will be rated according to pre-determined guidelines. Please include; 1) Places of employment; 2) pertinent dates; 3) duties performed, etc. when responding to the questions. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Any experience and/or training listed MUST be identified on your application. Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

INTERVIEW SCREENING:

Interview screening is an extension of the application process. Used as a secondary a method of screening large applicant pools.

EXAM:

Applicants who have successfully met the minimum qualifications and completed any screening processes must successfully complete the Cooperative Personnel Services (CPS) Exam with a passing score to continue to the next phase of the recruitment process. The CPS Exam may potentially be administered online using County computers.

PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT: MISC.

All applicants that successfully complete the examination process and are certified to the employment list, will be notified and must submit a complete Personal History Statement to the Probation Department at the time of interview. A review of the PHS will be conducted for each candidate to determine which candidates best meet the professional standard criteria adopted by the Department.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:

If special accommodations are required at any stage of the selection process, complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Employment Examination Process Form and provide the required documentation by the final filing deadline. The form can be obtained at Reasonable Accommodation Form or by contacting Human Resources at 530-749-7860.

WAIVER OF SELECTION PROCEDURES:

When selection procedures have been publicly announced and the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position is five or less, the Human Resources Director may, at her/his discretion; a) Waive the competition entirely and submit the names of the applicants meeting the minimum qualifications to the appointing department, b) Revise the conditions of competition to a more practical basis under the circumstances.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY LIST:

An employment eligibility list is established for those applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination process. This list will be held for a minimum of six (6) months from the date the list is certified. For each vacancy the top five (5) ranks on the list will be certified to the department for final selection, which will include a departmental interview.

DEPARTMENTAL INTERVIEW:

The Probation department will notify the applicant of the date and time of his/her interview. The applicant will be asked a series of questions about his/herself and his/her related experience, education and training that exhibit the knowledge, skills and abilities essential to the job. The applicant may also be asked questions about hypothetical situations to test his/her ability to make decisions and use sound judgment and common sense.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone:

(530)749-7865

Contact email:

econtreras@co.yuba.ca.us

Closing Date/Time: 11/27/2024 at 5pm

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• County of Yuba

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