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Probation Aide (Yuba County)

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Probation Aide. Under general supervision, the Probation Aide assists professional and technical staff in providing a variety of casework and program support associated with the monitor-ng 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. This position reports directly to a Supervising Deputy Probation Officer. This is a stand-alone journey level support classification in the probation series.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with clients, general public, co-workers, other County employees and representatives from various agencies. Ability to work independently when necessary but have a teamwork mentality. Organizational skills and attention to detail are vital to this positions success.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Minimum Level I: Sixty (60) semester units from an accredited college or institution with significant coursework in criminal justice, sociology, psychology or a related field and one (1) year of experience working with juvenile or adult offenders, children and families, the elderly, disabled, and/or dependent adults or within the criminal justice field.

Preferred Level I: In addition to the minimum, an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Health, Human Services, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a related field and additional years of experience as previously defined.

Special Requirements: Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation which includes a Personnel History Statement, Live Scan fingerprinting, and a DMV printout required prior to hire. Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment and maintain throughout employment. Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

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

The next step of the selection process will be an exam, which is scheduled for Thursday, October 4, 2018.
All minimally qualified applicants will receive an invitation via e-mail with additional details.
Please save this date and arrange your schedule accordingly.

About Probation Services & Yuba County:

The Yuba County Probation Department's mission is to promote the health and safety of the community through programs of prevention, intervention, treatment and detention services. Adult Probation Services prepares investigative reports and sentencing recommendations for the Superior Court as well as supervision of individuals placed on probation. Victim Witness Services helps navigate victims through the legal system, directing them to agencies and organizations that offer assistance and emergency services. Juvenile Probation Services provide comprehensive prevention, intervention and enforcement program service elements, the Probation and School Success Program (PASS), Juvenile Offender Work Program, Truancy Program, and Civil/Family Law Services. In addition, detention services include a Yuba-Sutter Juvenile Hall and the Maxine Singer Youth Rehabilitation Guidance Center.

Yuba County is situated in the Northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of the State Capitol in Sacramento and two hours away from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The boundaries stretch from the farms and orchards of the valley to the timberlands of the Sierras. Yuba County offers its residents the many advantages of a rural lifestyle away from the pressures of the urban areas. The County’s rivers, lakes and outdoor recreation areas provide excellent hunting, fishing, boating and skiing opportunities. Our County vision is to create a “golden” future for Yuba County by Inspiring a community of participation, embracing our unique history, and discovering the wealth of our untapped potential.