Probation Officer: P&P District #7 Petersburg #P0707
About The Position
Provides day-to-day supervision to probationers who require both intensive and regular probation/parole/post-release supervision. Assesses the criminogenic and treatment needs of the probationer. Actively applies evidence-based practices including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques to promote internal change within the probationer. Collaborate with probationer, district, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans. Make home and community contacts in accord with case needs and supervision plans; prepare Pre-sentence Investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports as assigned in a timely manner; testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court/attorney.
Requirements
- Individual counseling experience and/or casework with adults including direct delivery of services.
- Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, case management and counseling techniques that may include Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based practices.
- Demonstrated ability in writing reports and working with people in conflict with the legal system, to interpret and apply policies and procedures, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Capable of independent judgement and action.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of probationers, co-workers and community-based.
- Must be eligible and successfully obtain required VCIN certification.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Knowledge in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work, Criminology, Administration of Justice and Public Safety or related field.
- Experience and skill in Microsoft Office products.
- Bi-lingual and multi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
- Applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI) to be considered for this opportunity.
- Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.
Responsibilities
- Provides day-to-day supervision to probationers who require both intensive and regular probation/parole/post-release supervision.
- Assesses the criminogenic and treatment needs of the probationer.
- Actively applies evidence-based practices including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques to promote internal change within the probationer.
- Collaborate with probationer, district, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
- Make home and community contacts in accord with case needs and supervision plans.
- Prepare Pre-sentence Investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports as assigned in a timely manner.
- Testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court/attorney.
Benefits
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
