Probation/Parole Officer 2

State of Iowa•Sheldon - 51201 - O'Brien County, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Based Corrections District 3 is seeking a Probation Parole Officer 2 based in Sheldon, Iowa to join our team. The assigned work unit is Sheldon Field. This role involves supervising clients, maintaining case files, preparing reports, and addressing client issues using evidence-based approaches. The position also requires facilitating cognitive behavioral groups and attending relevant training.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field.
A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in a human services or criminal justice field, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of full-time work as a Probation/Parole Officer 1.
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Ability to collaborate

Nice To Haves

Self-driven
Flexible and open to change
Positive attitude

Responsibilities

Supervise Probation, Parole and Work Release clients
Maintain a thorough and detailed case file for each client including completion of assessments and case management plans.
Prepares and presents accurate written and oral reports on clients for the courts, parole board, administrative hearings, and in-house staffing and outside agencies in compliance with established deadlines. Such reports may include presentence, probation/parole violation reports or reports for modification of supervision.
Documents client-related contacts and strictly adhere to department policy and the Iowa Code as they relate to the confidentiality of records.
Reviews the court order and aligns available resources to address expectations.
On a regular basis, maintain case records for clients under supervision in the statewide Management Information System ensuring the necessary documentation is timely and accurate.
Addressing and help facilitate resolution to issues that arise with clients, such as violating behaviors and/or community safety concerns, or other critical issues while utilizing evidence-based approach.
Mandatory facilitation and/or co-facilitation of cognitive behavioral or other evidence-based groups.
Follows lesson plans, role models professional behavior and tends to classroom management.
Role models and mentors newly hired PPO 2's
Attends all training relevant to position.