Job Description

Salary

$52,707.20 - $84,260.80 Annually

Location

Huntsville, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00181

Department

Juvenile Probation

Opening Date

10/17/2025

Closing Date

10/31/2025 5:00 PM Central

Hiring Manager

Jacques Cothren

Hiring Manager Contact Information

256-532-0314

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

Position Overview

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Under the appointment of the Presiding Juvenile Court Judge, employee performs juvenile probation and/or juvenile intake duties. Receives complaints; considers the commencement of proceedings; makes investigations, reports, and recommendations; supervises juveniles under orders of the juvenile court; makes referrals for services; and performs other duties as designated by law or as directed by the court.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

Makes investigations, reports and recommendations to the juvenile court. Refers to the DHR for investigations, reports and recommendations of complaints and allegations of dependency, or children in need of supervision when so specified by the policies and procedures of the court. Receives and examines complaints and allegations of delinquency, in need of supervision or dependency of a child for the purpose of considering the commencement of proceedings as provided by Alabama Law. Supervises and assists a child placed on probation or in protective supervision or aftercare by order of the court or other authority of law. Makes appropriate referrals to other private or public agencies of the community as needed. Makes predisposition studies and submits reports and recommendations to the court as required by Alabama law. Performs such other functions as are designated by Alabama law or as directed by the court.

Education and Experience

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Education and Experience

Baccalaureate degree with a major in behavioral science, social work, psychology, administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience in providing services to children and adolescents. Education and experience in equivalent to demonstrate knowledge of the juvenile justice system and an understanding of child and adolescent psychology. Advanced educational degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience requirements.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

Considerable knowledge of the juvenile justice system, especially as it relates to juvenile delinquency and children in need of supervision matters. Knowledge of community resources providing services to children and families. Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with children and their families, and with agencies serving children in the community. Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing. Ability to use a typewriter and computer. Some knowledge of human development and child and adolescent psychology. Some understanding of a variety of cultural, ethnic, and racial populations. Ability to work independently and to make sound judgments. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of valid driver's license.

Other Requirements

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Physical Requirements

Must be able to communicate effectively. The person in this position frequently communicates in person and on the telephone. Needs to be able to operate office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Other Requirements

In accordance with PREA guidelines, all candidates are required to undergo a background check through the Department of Human Resources to assess any history of child abuse or neglect. Prospective employees joining the team at the Neaves-Davis Center for Children must acknowledge that inability to successfully pass this background check will lead to the termination of their employment at the center. During their initial week of employment, new hires must also fulfill the requirement of completing and passing the online PREA test titled "PREA: Your Role in Responding to Sexual Assault." This test is accessible online, and employees are expected to provide a certificate of completion or passing to the facility's Compliance Officer.

Certifications or Licenses Required

Must have a valid Alabama Drivers license
DISCLAIMER: This job is based on fiscal funding by the State of Alabama. If future funding is not appropriated by the State, this job will be subject to termination.

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.

Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.

Employer

Madison County Commission

Department

Juvenile Probation

Address

817 Cook Avenue



Huntsville, Alabama, 35801

Phone

256-532-0300

A comprehensive set of benefits is offered for all full-time employees. No benefits are offered to part-time or seasonal employees. Please consult with the Human Resources Department for a full list of benefits.

Madison County periodically reviews and when fiscally able, adjusts salary rates and our benefits package to remain competitive in our area.

Benefits Summary

Healthcare Insurance

: Blue Cross of Alabama is administered through the Local Government Health Insurance Plan (LGHIP).

Coverage

Type

Employee's

Premium

County's

Contribution

Single Coverage Bi-weekly Premium

$ 64.00

$ 254.50

Family Coverage Bi-weekly Premium

$ 155.75

$ 620.05

Dental Coverage

: Dental coverage is included with LGHIP through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. LGHIP manages dental costs and provides enhanced dental benefits using negotiated discounts with in-network dentists. To locate in-network dentists go to www.bcbsal.com. Assuming the services are covered you will normally only be responsible for out of pocket.

Life Insurance

Madison County provides $25,000 in life, $25,000 in accidental death and dismemberment and $25,000 line of duty insurance to eligible employees in certified positions.

Employee Retirement Plans

: Employees are required to participate in the Employees Retirement System, which is a Defined Benefit Plan administered through the

Retirement Systems of Alabama

(RSA). Participants contribute 5% to 8.5% of their earnings depending on their hire date and classification. Sworn Certified Personnel have an accelerated contribution schedule



Employer contribution percentage is set by the Retirement Systems of Alabama and changes annually.*

Employee Clinic

Madison County employees and dependents over age 12 may use the Employee Health Clinic for the low co-pay of $15.00 per visit. To be eligible to use the clinic, the employee and dependent must be enrolled in Madison County's health insurance plan as their primary coverage.

Voluntary Plans are also available

:Additional life Insurance for employee and dependents Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and childcare) Vision Insurance

Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave

Minimum of 10 holidays per calendar year * Accrue 8 hours of annual leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month