Juvenile Probation / Parole Specialist 2 - Liberty CSO - Hinesville, GA (COM)

Georgia Department of Revenue • Hinesville, GA

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About The Position

Under general supervision, provides social services to assist in the rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation. Makes recommendations about rehabilitation plans and treatment for youth offenders, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations. The role includes monitoring probationers and parolees, responding to non-compliance, conducting investigations, preparing reports, coordinating treatment, and supervising offenders in community settings.

The position requires the ability to perform physically demanding activities associated with maintaining safety and security in secured facilities and community settings. Candidates must be able to meet agency-established physical agility standards and may be required to complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals as required by agency policy. The Department of Juvenile Justice may modify these standards and testing requirements as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two years of job-related experience in a human or social services delivery setting; or four years of direct case management experience working with offenders and their families in a human or social services delivery setting; or two years of experience as a Juvenile Probation/Parole Specialist 1 or equivalent.
• Ability to perform physically demanding activities associated with maintaining safety and security in secured facilities and community settings.
• Ability to meet agency-established physical agility standards and, if required, successfully complete a validated physical agility assessment.

Responsibilities

• Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate progress toward goals and compliance with probation contracts and rehabilitation plans.
• Recommend remedial action or initiate court action in response to non-compliance with probation or parole terms.
• Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
• Prepare and maintain a case folder for each assigned inmate or offender.
• Discuss how issues such as substance abuse and anger management may have contributed to criminal behavior.
• Conduct pre-hearing and pre-screening investigations, testify in court regarding offenders' backgrounds, and recommend sentences and sentencing conditions.
• Inform offenders or inmates of conditional release requirements, such as office visits, restitution payments, and education or employment stipulations.
• Write reports describing offenders' progress and prepare reports or evaluations.
• Investigate legal issues.
• Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues.
• Arrange medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
• Supervise people on community-based sentences, including electronically monitored home detention, and conduct field supervision through curfew checks or visits to home, work, or school.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid holidays
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility for qualified employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree