Impactful Juvenile Probation & Parole Specialist II

Georgia Department of Revenue; Covington (KY); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan options

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Descripción de la vacante

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II in Covington, GA to support rehabilitation of offenders and to assess progress and participate in planning education and employment stipulations.

Under general supervision, you will interview probationers, administer tests, prepare case folders, and coordinate treatment services while maintaining compliance with court orders and agency policies.

Formación

• Associates degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; two (2) years of job-related experience in a human services delivery setting.
• Or four (4) years of direct case management experience working with offenders and their families in a human services delivery setting.
• Or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 (SSP130) or position equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within the first 6 months of employment.

Responsabilidades

• Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate progress and ensure compliance with probation contracts and rehabilitation plans.
• Recommend remedial action or initiate court action in response to non-compliance with terms of probation or parole.
• Administer drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens.
• Prepare and maintain case folder for each assigned inmate or offender.
• Discuss with offenders how issues such as drug/alcohol abuse and anger management may influence behavior.
• Conduct pre-hearing and pre-screening investigations and testify in court.
• Inform offenders of requirements of conditional release and related stipulations.
• Write reports describing offenders’ progress and investigate legal issues.
• Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues and arrange for treatment services.
• Supervise people on community-based sentences and perform field supervision.

Educación

Associate degree in a related field

Two (2) years of job-related experience in a human services delivery setting

Four (4) years of direct case management experience with offenders and families

Two (2) years at lower level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 or equivalent

P.O.S.T. certification within 6 months

Descripción del empleo

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II in Covington, GA to support rehabilitation of offenders and to assess progress and participate in planning education and employment stipulations.

Under general supervision, you will interview probationers, administer tests, prepare case folders, and coordinate treatment services while maintaining compliance with court orders and agency policies.