Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II - Catoosa CSO - Ringgold, GA (COM)

State of Georgia; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II in Ringgold, GA to support rehabilitation efforts for offenders under probation or custody. The role involves evaluating progress, advising on rehabilitation plans, and coordinating services such as education and employment stipulations.

Under general supervision, you will administer tests, prepare reports, and collaborate with court and agency staff to ensure compliance with probation terms.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field and two years of job‑related experience in a human services delivery setting.
• Four years of direct case management experience working with offenders and their families in a human services setting.
• Two years of experience at the lower‑level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 (SSP130) or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain State of Georgia POST certification within six months.

Responsibilities

• Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate progress and compliance.
• Recommend remedial action or initiate court action for non‑compliance.
• Administer drug and alcohol tests to verify program adherence.
• Prepare and maintain case folders for assigned offenders.
• Discuss factors like substance abuse and anger management with offenders.
• Conduct pre‑hearing investigations and testify regarding offenders’ backgrounds.

Skills

Two years of direct case management

Interviews and assessment

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II - Catoosa CSO - Ringgold, GA (COM)

Agency

Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID

JR0000000102

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$43,050

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provide social services to assist in the rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation. Make recommendations for actions involving the formulation of a rehabilitation plan and the treatment of the offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Interview probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining the terms specified in their 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 of offenders, to verify compliance with substance abuse treatment programs.
• Prepare and maintain case folder for each assigned inmate or offender.
• Discuss with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played a role in their criminal behavior.
• Conduct pre‑hearing and pre‑screening investigations and testify in court regarding offenders' backgrounds and recommend sentences and sentencing conditions.
• Inform offenders or inmates of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.
• Write reports describing offenders' progress.
• Investigate legal issues.
• Write reports or evaluations.
• Counsel clients or patients with substance abuse issues.
• Arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
• Supervise people on community‑based sentences, such as electronically monitored home detention, and provide field supervision of probationers by conducting curfew checks or visits to home, work, or school.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job‑related experience in a human services delivery setting.
• Four (4) years of direct case management job‑related experience working with offenders and their families in a human services delivery setting.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Benefits

• In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Juvenile Justice is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work‑life balance.
• Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

We are a qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.