Summary The Supervisory Probation Officer (SPO) is located in Family Court Social Services Division in DC Superior Court. Incumbent is responsible for managing either a Juvenile Intake Team, or one of the Pre and Post Adjudicated Probation Supervision Team which may be located in the main court campus or in one of the quadrants of the city. The SPO is also responsible for assisting the Assistant Deputy Directors in providing management, leadership and guidance to their assigned office/unit. Responsibilities BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Supervises Probation Officers (POs) assigned to the office/unit, oversees and approves time and attendance, develops performance plans (both mid-year annual) and completes a performance evaluation for all direct reports, as well as providing an ongoing assessment, direction, development of all staff under their supervision; Calls for monitoring and supervision of their subordinates leave, training, working hours, work performance improvement needs, and related activities; Requires a review of special requests for personnel actions which may result in recommendations made to the Assistant Deputy Directors. Ensures all direct reporting staff are informed of the duties, expectations, directives, new and existing initiatives, structured programming, and achieving the strategic desired outcomes of the division. Collaborates with the Assistant Deputy Directors in developing training priorities for POs, and facilitates trainings on core requirements for juvenile probation supervision for all newly assigned POs, clerical staff, interns, and volunteers designated to the Unit. Accompanies POs to Family Group Conferences to various court hearings (e.g., status, trial, disposition), Multidisciplinary and external meetings, to observe presentations made by the PO. Works a flexible schedule to include one or more evening tours of duty and weekends to provide supervision and assistance with group facilitation, meal preparation, curfew monitoring and other evening activities. Additionally, the SPO identifies staff needs, plans and conducts training programs, and ensures staff members are abreast of cutting-edge theories and practices. Ensures recommendations for lengths of probation supervision are logically sound within the context of the nature of the offense and, objectives established guiding the service supervision plan, including but not limited to: pro-social development, BARJ program attendance and engagement, mentoring, tutoring, behavioral health services, vocational support, community service and/or restitution. Collaborates with Assistant Deputy Directors in analyzing existing and emerging statutory measures to ensure staff is kept abreast of cutting-edge theories, policies, procedures and best practices in the field of juvenile justice. Prepares modifications to policies designated or approved by the Assistant Deputy Directors and ensures implementation by staff. Provides oversight of community supervision, including home and school visits and evening curfew checks as well as community activities. Prepares monthly narratives and statistical reports specific to case activity and outcomes tracked by unit. Compiles and validates data (detailing caseloads, youth and family contacts, and youth compliance with court ordered conditions) captured by staff. Submits valid data and statistical reports monthly to the Directors Office and prepares monthly data trends to inform priority actions and activities for staff. This announcement may be used to make more than one selection. Requirements Conditions of Employment A valid driver's license is required. Fingerprinting is required. All eligible DC Courts Employees (refer to Policies 0210 and 0200). To qualify for this position, you must submit the following: 1. Resume 2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire 3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or degree) 4. Proof of valid driver's license All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with five years of combined experience managing cases and/or social service programs geared toward juveniles/status offenders and their families plus two (2) years of supervisory experience. Graduation from the Courts’ Management Training Program may substitute for one (1) year of supervisory experience. You must provide documentation of your management training with your application, i.e. copy of certificate. (A relevant master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience). Appointees to this position must not have passed their 37th birthday in the month of appointment in order to qualify for mandatory law enforcement separation/retirement at age fifty-seven. Previous qualifying law enforcement experience under CSRS or FERS may be counted toward eligibility. If you are selected for the Supervisory Probation Officer position you will be subject to an additional background screening, including but not limited to fingerprinting. Education To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service. Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for all new court employees. All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.