Impactful Probation & Corrections Specialist

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist to provide social services aimed at rehabilitating law offenders in custody or on probation. Responsibilities include gathering offender background information, conducting investigations, and developing networks with community agencies to aid in offenders' life adjustments. Candidates should possess strong skills in social perceptiveness and critical thinking, with experience in relevant tools such as Microsoft Office. A commitment to effective communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Provide social services to assist in the rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole.
• Gather information about offenders’ backgrounds by talking to offenders, their families and friends, and other relevant persons.
• Develop liaisons with other parole officers and community agencies to help offenders with life adjustment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prehearing investigations and testify in court.
• Recommend appropriate penitentiary for initial placement of an offender.
• Arrange for medical or substance abuse treatment services.

Skills

Social Perceptiveness

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Active Listening

Writing

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Web browser software

Microsoft Access

Email software

Corel WordPerfect Office Suite

Appointment scheduling software

Case management software

Speech recognition software

Job description

Course Advisor is seeking a Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist to provide social services aimed at rehabilitating law offenders in custody or on probation. Responsibilities include gathering offender background information, conducting investigations, and developing networks with community agencies to aid in offenders' life adjustments. Candidates should possess strong skills in social perceptiveness and critical thinking, with experience in relevant tools such as Microsoft Office. A commitment to effective communication is essential.