Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist III - Barrow CSO - Winder, GA (COM)

Juvenile Justice, Department of; Georgia; On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Probation Parole Specialist III for Barrow CSO in Winder, GA. Under broad supervision, you will provide social services to rehabilitate offenders, develop rehabilitation plans, and supervise terms of probation or conditional release.

The role involves interviewing youth, administering tests, preparing case folders, and testifying in court. A strong background in social services with probation knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience in a social services delivery setting
• Or six (6) 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 2 (SSP131) or position equivalent
• Or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 2 (PSP241) or position equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field.

Responsibilities

• Interview youth regularly to evaluate progress in achieving probation/rehabilitation goals
• Recommend remedial action or initiate court action for non-compliance
• Administer drug and alcohol tests and screens to verify program compliance
• Prepare and maintain case folders for assigned youth offenders
• Discuss factors like substance abuse and anger management with offenders
• Conduct pre-hearing investigations and testify in court
• Inform offenders of conditional release requirements and related stipulations
• Write reports describing offenders’ progress
• Investigate legal issues affecting cases
• Write evaluations of offenders’ status
• Counsel clients on substance abuse issues and treatment options
• Arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse services as needed
• Supervise community-based sentences and conduct field checks or visits

Education

Associate degree in a related field

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Job Title

Juvenile Probation Parole Specialist III - Barrow CSO - Winder, GA (COM)

Agency

Department of Juvenile Justice

Job Requisition ID

JR0000002015

Shift

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$49,200.00

Job Description

Under broad supervision, provides social services to assist in rehabilitating law offenders in custody or on probation. Makes recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Interview youth 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 youth offender 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 youth offenders 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 youth by conducting curfew checks or visits to home, work, or school.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience in a social services delivery setting
• Or six (6) 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 2 (SSP131) or position equivalent
• Or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 2 (PSP241) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field.

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.

• 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.

For more information, visit https://djj.georgia.gov/Online-Applications/employee-benefits

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Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of job-related experience in a social services delivery setting
• Or six (6) 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 2 (SSP131) or position equivalent
• or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Juv. Probation/Parole Spec 2 (PSP241) 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.