PROBATION & PAROL OFFICER II

State of careers Rhode Island•Providence, RI

8d•$80,170 - $90,773•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, to perform a variety of probation and parole functions; to perform tasks related to case investigations, casework, community supervision, and counseling in the rehabilitation of adult criminals or wayward/delinquent juveniles entrusted to probation and parole by various state courts, the Rhode Island Parole Board and the Interstate Compact; to assist in the rehabilitation and transition of parolees within the community; to support probationer and parolee rehabilitation and work collaboratively with court personnel to ensure rehabilitation and community safety. This position is located in the Division of Juvenile Probation.

Requirements

A working knowledge of human behavior and effective counseling, casework and case management practices.
Working knowledge of adult criminality, juvenile delinquency and the availability of community-based resources to probationers and parolees.
Working knowledge of the rules, regulations, principles and techniques involved in probation and parole practice.
Familiarity with legal and court system functions, rehabilitation and correctional policy and procedures.
Familiarity with Rhode Island Statutes and court decisions pertaining to adult and juvenile offenders.
Familiarity with relevant technology applications.
The ability to conduct case investigations.
Ability to develop appropriate case plans.
Ability to synthesize information into clear and concise reports for judicial and other law enforcement personnel.
Ability to evaluate offender progress and make rehabilitation recommendations, including incarceration.
Ability to work as a team member and to communicate effectively.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education with a specialization in sociology, psychology, social work, penology, criminal justice, or a closely related field.
A minimum of one year experience in a criminal justice, casework, and/or case management environment, or closely related work experience with related client populations.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of probation and parole functions.
Conduct case investigations, casework, community supervision, and counseling for the rehabilitation of adult criminals or juveniles.
Assist in the rehabilitation and transition of parolees within the community.
Support probationer and parolee rehabilitation and collaborate with court personnel.
Conduct intake and assessment interviews with offenders, families, and others to gather information impacting behavior.
Manage an assigned caseload of probationers/parolees.
Conduct counseling, case management, and case reporting.
Monitor offender progress and activity through scheduled contacts (office, home, work) and meetings with families, employers, and community professionals.
Utilize relevant technology applications.
Apply probation/parole policies and procedures to case work practice, treatment planning, and referral to rehabilitation programs.
Assist parolees in successful transition to the community through referral to resources for housing, employment, mental health, substance abuse, and educational/training services.
Conduct pre-sentence investigations for the court, gathering case history, criminal history, and assessing risk.
Recommend rehabilitative treatment.
Compile court reports and make recommendations for continuance, modification, or revocation of probation or parole conditions.
Participate and monitor court hearings.
Review and evaluate information from police, prosecutors, criminal background data resources, victims, and other sources.
Gather and evaluate information from probationers, parolees, their families, employers, schools, counselors, community agencies, and medical practitioners.
Conduct pre-employment background investigations as assigned.
Enforce court orders.
Counsel offenders on compliance with probation/parole conditions and consequences of non-compliance.
Determine if a hearing is necessary for condition violations.
Present violators to the court and/or Parole Board with appropriate information and recommendations.
Perform related work as required.