Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II - Stephens CSO & HITS - Toccoa, GA (COM)

Juvenile Justice, Department of; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist II to provide social services for the rehabilitation of offenders in custody or on probation. Primary responsibilities include interviewing probationers, maintaining case folders, administering drug tests, and supervising community-based sentences.

Applicants must have an associate degree and two years of direct experience or equivalent qualifications.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in social services delivery required.
• Must possess State of Georgia P.O.S.T. certification within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding activities in secured facilities.

Responsibilities

• Interview probationers to evaluate their progress.
• Administer drug and alcohol tests.
• Prepare and maintain case folders for offenders.
• Write reports on offenders' progress.
• Supervise people on community‑based sentences.

Skills

Social services delivery

Case management

Counseling

Drug testing

Investigation

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in 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 - Stephens CSO & HITS - Toccoa, GA (COM)

Agency:

Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000005535

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

43,050.00

Job Description:

This position is scheduled to close at 12:00 a.m. on the closing date listed above. Applications must be submitted before that time to be considered.

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.
• Or four (4) years of direct case management job‑related 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Physical Agility Standards:

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding activities associated with maintaining safety and security within our secured facilities and community settings. Candidates must be capable of meeting agency‑established physical agility standards and may be required to successfully complete a validated physical agility assessment before hiring and at other intervals as required by agency policy. The Department of Juvenile Justice reserves the right to modify physical agility standards and testing requirements as necessary to meet operational, legal, accreditation, certification, or safety requirements.

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
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

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

DJJ IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THIS IS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. THE SELECTED APPLICANT FOR THE POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENCE CHECK AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, WHERE APPLICABLE PLEASE INCLUDE ALL RELEVANT JOB INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PRESCREENED.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job‑related experience in a social services delivery setting
• Or four (4) years of direct case management job-related experience working with offenders and their families in a social services delivery setting
• Or two (2) years experience at the lower level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 (SSP130) or position equivalent
• Or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 1 (PSP240) or position equivalent

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.