Probation Officer: P&P District #41 Ashland #P4109
About The Position
Provides supervision and monitoring of probationers from Courts and the Parole Board in accordance with DOC standards; to enhance public safety through supervision, follow-up, and the use of community resources, and commitment or re-commitment if necessary. 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 organizations
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
- The selected candidate must be eligible and successfully obtain required VCIN certification.
Responsibilities
- Provides supervision and monitoring of probationers from Courts and the Parole Board in accordance with DOC standards
- Enhance public safety through supervision, follow-up, and the use of community resources, and commitment or re-commitment if necessary
- 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
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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
101-250 employees
