Probation Officer (Recovery Court): P&P District #19 Newport News #P1922
About The Position
The Probation Officer provides day-to-day supervision to probationers who require intensive and regular probation, parole, or post-release supervision. The officer assesses probationers’ criminogenic and treatment needs and applies evidence-based practices, including effective communication skills and techniques, to promote internal change. The role involves collaborating with probationers, district staff, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans. The officer makes home and community contacts according to case needs and supervision plans, prepares pre-sentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports in a timely manner, and testifies and provides sentencing recommendations to the court and attorneys.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, case management, and counseling techniques, which may include Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based practices.
- Ability to write reports and work with people in conflict with the legal system.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and take action.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of probationers, coworkers, and community-based professionals to fulfill collaborative and individual responsibilities.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced knowledge in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, sociology/social work, criminology, administration of justice and public safety, or a related field.
- Experience and skill using Microsoft Word and/or Excel.
- Bilingual and multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Supervise probationers requiring intensive and regular probation, parole, or post-release supervision.
- Assess probationers’ criminogenic and treatment needs.
- Apply evidence-based practices and communication techniques to promote change.
- Collaborate with probationers, district staff, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
- Make home and community contacts according to case needs and supervision plans.
- Prepare pre-sentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports in a timely manner.
- Testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court and attorneys.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
