Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II - Clarke CSO & HITS - Athens, GA (COM)

State of Georgia • Athens, GA

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About The Position

The Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II position involves providing social services aimed at rehabilitating law offenders who are in custody or on probation. The role includes formulating rehabilitation plans, conducting evaluations, and ensuring compliance with probation terms. The specialist will work closely with youth offenders to monitor their progress and recommend necessary actions to support their rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of job-related experience in a human services delivery setting.
• OR four (4) years of direct case management job-related experience working with offenders and their families in a human services delivery setting.
• OR two (2) years of experience at the lower level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 (SSP130) or position equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first (6) months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• All related experience, including relevant University/College internship and work study, may be evaluated for an equivalent substitution of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Interview youth offenders regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their probation contracts and rehabilitation plans.
• Recommend remedial action or initiate court action in response to non-compliance with terms of probation or parole.
• Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens of youth offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
• Prepare and maintain case folders for each assigned youth offender.
• Discuss issues such as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems with youth offenders to understand their criminal behavior.
• Conduct pre-hearing and pre-screening investigations and testify in court regarding offenders' backgrounds and recommend sentences and sentencing conditions.
• Inform youth offenders of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
• Write reports describing youth offenders' progress and investigate legal issues.
• Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues and arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
• Supervise people on community-based sentences, such as electronically monitored home detention, and provide field supervision of youth offenders.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• Loan forgiveness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree