Specialty Intensive Supervision Officer I

Cowley County•Winfield, KS

About The Position

The Specialty Intensive Supervision Officer I coordinates Cowley County Specialty Court programs and supervises adults assigned to those programs. The officer organizes team building and training for treatment team members; gathers and maintains data for quality assurance, client-compliance monitoring, trend identification, and program evaluation; and coordinates and presents Kansas Department of Corrections-approved, evidence-based curricula for adult and juvenile offenders supervised by the 19th Judicial District. The position also helps clients access community resources and overcome supervision barriers. The officer works with employers, law enforcement, courts, judges, service providers, and community agencies. They attend bi-weekly treatment team meetings to report client progress and discuss sanctions or incentives, promote safe and respectful supervision, reinforce compliant behavior, and hold clients accountable for non-compliance. The role involves home and employment visits, drug and alcohol testing, maintaining case records and program data, preparing court updates and violation documentation, and appearing or testifying in court when needed. The position reports to the Director and has no management duties.

Requirements

One year of experience in probation, parole, social casework, counseling, work with at-risk individuals, law enforcement, corrections, case management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or another related social-science field.
Experience working in the criminal justice field and understanding of the offender population, evidence-based practices, strategies, and interventions.
Good communication skills and familiarity with effective practices in community supervision.
Dependability, attention to detail, good oral and written communication skills, and computer literacy.
Good judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to obtain required Kansas Department of Corrections certifications and training for systems and programs.
Ability to engage clients and establish rapport to facilitate pro-social, law-abiding choices and successful program completion.
Ability to solve problems, weigh information, support decisions with facts, document information, and testify in court.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and computer equipment.
Ability to perform minimal lifting of office supplies, files, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in group facilitation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate Cowley County Specialty Court programs and arrange team building and training for treatment team members.
Supervise adults assigned to the Specialty Court program and promote pro-social, law-abiding behavior.
Emphasize and reward compliant behavior, hold clients accountable for non-compliance, and impose graduated sanctions as appropriate.
Conduct periodic home and employment visits to engage clients in their communities and connect them with pro-social supports.
Coordinate and present Kansas Department of Corrections-approved, evidence-based curricula for adult and juvenile offenders supervised by the 19th Judicial District.
Participate in developing and presenting cognitive behavioral life-skills curricula, help determine appropriate class participants, and monitor attendance.
Assist clients with community resources and removing barriers to supervision.
Attend bi-weekly treatment team meetings to update client progress and discuss sanctions or incentives.
Complete client paperwork and documentation in Athena and Connexis and maintain case files to agency standards.
Gather and maintain data to measure processes, practices, outcomes, client compliance, and program accomplishments; submit data to the Director and relevant court, advisory board, and state entities.
Prepare court updates and probation-violation documentation, and appear and testify in court proceedings when needed.
Monitor alcohol and drug testing and document and maintain test records.
Maintain client progress notes for submission to Intensive Supervision Officers.
Maintain communication and working relationships with participants, officers, the Court, law enforcement, community resources, social-service agencies, attorneys, and the public.
Follow Cowley County and Kansas Department of Corrections policies, procedures, and standards.
Complete at least 40 hours of training every twelve months and obtain required Kansas Department of Corrections certifications and training.
Perform related work as required and comply with County and departmental safety procedures.