Probation/Parole Officer, Senior

Hennepin County • Hennepin County, MN

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hennepin County Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) is seeking a Senior Probation/Parole Officer for the Intensive Supervised Release (ISR) Unit within the Adult Specialized Supervision Services (ASSS). This position will provide community-based supervision to high-risk individuals being released from prison and work towards client change and public safety through supervision strategies matched to needs and risk. This is a full-time, benefit earning position. Candidates in the Probation/Parole Officer, Senior Job Classification are encouraged to apply to be considered for a promotion or lateral transfer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, and three years of full-time equivalent paid or unpaid experience in corrections, probation/parole, social work, counseling, human services case management, non-profit case management, law enforcement, client facing roles in criminal justice or courts, or education role serving students with individual development plans. Related education and experience to total seven years.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.

Nice To Haves

• Working as/or have ever been a probation/parole officer.
• Conducting home and/or community visits with clients.
• Working with the Department of Corrections violation processes.
• Writing detailed reports.
• Using CSTS (electronic client management system).
• Knowledge of casework or case management practices, interviewing and investigative methods, the criminal justice system, criminology, individual and group behavior, legal procedures, and strength-based approaches to motivating behavioral change.
• Ability to build effective, strength-based relationships; demonstrate a high level of customer service; be flexible and adaptive when working with clients, peers, and internal and external stakeholders; maintain confidentiality, resolve conflicts, problem solve, and make recommendations and decisions within authority of the criminal justice system.
• Excellent communication skills and well organized, detail oriented, and comfortable with evolving technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide caseload supervision and compliance monitoring for individuals on ISR, utilizing research-supported practices to increase intrinsic motivation for change and promote skill building through the use of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) when working with clients in the field.
• Complete required contact standards, such as client contacts in the community (residence, work, school, treatment, etc.) and client transports.
• Respond to urgent and emergent situations, collaborating with law enforcement and other partners regarding clients’ criminal activity, and problem-solve using application of established policies and procedures to promote public safety and rehabilitation.
• Evaluate clients’ risk, needs, and presenting behaviors.
• Make referrals for appropriate treatment and/or programming.
• Maintain accurate documentation of case activity, including but not limited to, contacts with clients, victims, concerned parties and treatment agencies, utilizing department and other case management systems.
• Interface with District Court and/or Department of Corrections including report writing, attending hearings, providing testimony, and defending recommendations.
• Perform administrative duties and responsibilities, including monitoring social media sites, administering breathalyzers, collection and processing of urinalysis samples, forensic examinations, planned searches, and data tracking/analysis.
• Participate and lead projects/initiatives to improve services in assigned division.
• Operate with limited oversight and demonstrate an ability to actively case manage more complex cases, independently developing/adjusting supervision and/or case plans and defending decisions independently.
• Demonstrate good judgement, discretion, and decision-making in all aspects of the role.
• Adhere to governing local, state, and federal laws in addition to DOCCR and DOC policies.
• Work successfully with cross-cultures, be respectful of lived experiences in all communications, and demonstrate on-going expansion of one's own awareness and understanding of culture and active support for equity.

Benefits

• Referral bonus for current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position.
• Full-time, benefit earning position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior