Intensive Supervision Officer- Community Corrections
About The Position
The Intensive Supervision Officer uses a strengths-based community case management model with youth and families who have come to the attention of the juvenile justice system. The officer assesses criminogenic needs and develops supervision plans intended to reduce youths’ risk of future law violations. The role includes visiting youth and families at home, school, and community-based programs; collaborating with police, court and school personnel, and service providers; and helping facilitate evidence-based programs that address needs such as anger control, family functioning, pro-social thinking, appropriate leisure activities, and job skills development. The officer transports youth to programming, appointments, or, when necessary, out-of-home placement. The position also involves entering and verifying information in state information systems, preparing reports, collecting urinalysis samples, and preparing for and attending court hearings. This position reports to the Intensive Supervision Officer Supervisor. As a condition of employment, employees must pass a post-offer criminal history background check, physical examination, and drug screen, and submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of the juvenile justice system.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Must pass a post-offer criminal history background check, physical examination, and drug screen.
- Must submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of supervisory principles and court systems.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Use a strengths-based model of community case management with youth and families involved with the juvenile justice system.
- Assess criminogenic needs and develop supervision plans to help reduce youths’ risk of future law violations.
- Visit youth and families in their homes, at school, and at community-based programs.
- Collaborate with police, court and school personnel, and service providers.
- Help facilitate evidence-based programs addressing needs such as anger control, family functioning, pro-social thinking skills, appropriate leisure activities, and job skills development.
- Transport youth to programming, appointments, or out-of-home placement when necessary.
- Enter information into state information systems and check it for accuracy.
- Prepare reports, collect urinalysis samples, and prepare for and attend court hearings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
