Intensive Supervision Officer-Adult

County of Montgomery•Independence, KS

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Intensive supervision of adult felony probationers, who are assigned to Community Corrections as part of sentencing from the Court and courtesy supervision of probationers from outside jurisdictions within the State of Kansas. Supervision is pursuant to Kansas statute, the Kansas Department of Corrections’ supervision standards, the local policy and procedure of this agency and direct Court orders. This position may have a caseload in Coffeyville, Independence, and Sedan areas, officers will be assigned to an office located in Coffeyville or Independence.

Requirements

Graduation with a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree from an accredited college or university with course work in the social sciences, psychology, counseling, criminology, or social work

Nice To Haves

One year of case management experience. Experience may be substituted for degree.

Responsibilities

Participate in and successfully complete initial and recertification training for all risk/needs assessments
Complete training for agency adopted best practices in community supervision
Provide supervision to assigned caseload pursuant to Court Orders, Kansas Department of Corrections standards and agency policy and procedures
Complete initial and ongoing risk/need assessments and write/update case plans as needed
Utilize communication techniques that align with case plans and promote behavior change
Make referrals to programs for cognitive programming, job development, education, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, and other necessary services as determined by the case plan and order of the Court
Maintain all information in the Kansas Department of Corrections case management data base system
Evaluate and monitor probationer compliance, performance and progress
Review case files to hold probationers accountable and address violations of probation and acknowledge success and progress made
Manage extensions of supervision term, transfer of supervision to another agency and termination of supervision
Prepare legal documents for the Court outlining violations of supervision and/or compliance with probation orders
Attend revocation hearing, make recommendations to the court and provide testimony to the Court as needed
Conduct drug and alcohol monitoring in compliance with Court Orders, Kansas Department of Corrections and agency standards
Comply with all Kansas Statutes, Kansas Department of Corrections and agency standards
Conduct home, workplace and community visits with probationer to ensure compliance, assess risk and needs, enhance public safety, build trust and rapport, provide support, and verify information
Respond promptly to address emerging issues or concerns
Collaborate effectively by maintaining regular communication with families, treatment providers, and other stakeholders in the probationers lives
Partner with law enforcement to work alongside agencies to enhance supervision outcomes and address safety concerns
Make recommendations for process improvements and to test new technologies
Collect and input data, case notes, and file information into designated computer systems
Create, update, maintain and monitor probationer files
Prepare reports and provide information to stakeholders as required