Parole Officer (Spanish Speaker) – Casework & Rehabilitation

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service seeks a Parole Officer (Spanish language) to establish ongoing client relationships and coordinate treatment services within the NY HELPS program. You will undergo required examinations and an eight-week Albany academy before regional assignment.

Applicants must meet the educational and experience prerequisites and obtain an unrestricted NY driver’s license. The role is full-time and based in New York State.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional casework experience in a social services, correctional, or criminal justice agency focused on establishing an ongoing relationship with clients and developing and implementing treatment services.
• Substitution: a law degree or a master’s degree in social work or rehabilitation counseling may substitute for two years of required experience.
• A master’s degree in sociology, criminal justice, or psychology may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Experience NOT qualifying includes group work oriented toward behavior modification (self-improvement or tobacco cessation), teaching or guidance counseling, paraprofessional aides, employment interviewing, house-parenting, camp counseling, legal counseling, public health roles, benefits determination or discrimination investigating, pastoral counseling, non-social work therapy, casework primarily involving referrals, or roles with custodial/security duties as primary function.
• Language proficiency requirement for Parole Officer (Spanish Language) will be demonstrated at a level ensuring proper performance of duties.
• Pre-screening requires physical, psychological examinations and background investigation, with an eight-week academy in Albany and regional assignment upon completion.

Responsibilities

• To be discussed

Skills

Spanish language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service seeks a Parole Officer (Spanish language) to establish ongoing client relationships and coordinate treatment services within the NY HELPS program. You will undergo required examinations and an eight-week Albany academy before regional assignment.

Applicants must meet the educational and experience prerequisites and obtain an unrestricted NY driver’s license. The role is full-time and based in New York State.