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$62,465.13/Annually
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
This position involves the administration of criminal justice, supervising and enforcing treatment requirements on individuals on the sexual offender caseload who are under probation or parole supervision.
Work is accomplished through the assignment of a caseload of individuals for which the employee is responsible.
As an appointed representative of the Court, this employee is responsible to provide legal accountability through enforcement, intervention, and redirection as required/needed by each client on probation/parole supervision.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports directly to a Supervisor in Adult Probation and Parole Services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
60% Meet regularly with, and interview, offenders in office or field settings to review: compliance with supervision directives, problems encountered, progress in applicable programs, and any other particular circumstances. Interview offender’s family members, friends, associates, co-workers, treatment providers, and other knowledgeable individuals to verify information . May require non-traditional hours and may involve surveillance of offender for purpose of confirming residence and compliance with conditions of supervision.
5% Develop and implement intervention strategies necessary to reduce or eliminate offender’s criminal behavior. Determine the type and extent of counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, and other supports needed. Coordinate support and treatment services between service providers and the Office of Adult Probation and Parole. Develop and participate in short and long-range goals and plans including treatment services, supervision requirements, and support networks.
10% Complete required documentation both within and for related agencies.
5% Review available records of past criminal history, psychological or psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic testing, employment, and related psycho-social information. Complete comprehensive case histories, as well as agency determined risk/need assessment instruments.
10% Assist in locating and handling offenders in instances of parole violations and/or subsequent offenses. Prepare summaries of case records and history, including recommendations for continued and/or changes to treatment. Schedule actions and work required by terms of status, including: court dates, hearing, and evaluations. Attend court appearances to provide requested information and secure documents.
5% Regularly attend mandatory and additional training in the areas of counseling, skills, safety, self defense, arrest tactics, related human service areas, and for full/up-to-date proficiency in the use of computers, as required by job duties. Employee will learn arrest skills and become involved in offender detentions.
5% Perform duties related to Megan’s Law as well as State DNA requirements.
OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES
Initiate, cooperate with, and participate in any actions as required of a “mandated reporter” of suspected cases of child abuse.
Performs related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree with course work in psychology, social work, criminal justice or closely related field.
Must have a minimum of one year experience in the field of probation/parole supervision, or any combination of acceptable experience which has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities cited above.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual offenses and victimization. Use of this knowledge is crucial to the effective supervision/treatment of the sexual offender and is critical for the proper protection of the…