Probation and Parole Agent - Bilingual Spanish
About The Position
The Probation and Parole Agent is responsible for monitoring a caseload of individuals placed on court ordered supervision. Probation and Parole Agents assess and prepare case plans for offenders, foster law-abiding behavior and positive participation in the community, prepare accurate and timely investigations, reports, and case records, and perform community outreach and liaison activities. This is a bilingual in English and Spanish position because the primary number of cases assigned will be offenders that meet the need for that requirement.
Requirements
- Social work methods, such as case planning and management, assessing needs, interviewing, etc.
- Criminal justice
- Victim services
- Cultural awareness
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Problem identification and resolution techniques
- Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and meet State of Wisconsin fleet requirements
Nice To Haves
- Three (3) or more years of experience in probation/parole placing correctional clients in detention including arrest, custody and transportation
- Experience with case management and case planning
- Experience applying Evidence Based Practices with persons
Responsibilities
- monitoring a caseload of individuals placed on court ordered supervision
- assess and prepare case plans for offenders
- foster law-abiding behavior and positive participation in the community
- prepare accurate and timely investigations, reports, and case records
- perform community outreach and liaison activities
Benefits
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
- Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
- An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
- Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
- More information about State of Wisconsin benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
