Parole Program Specialist (Sex Offender Specialist) 20025522

State of Ohio; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision

Basic Life Insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Education and Development

Job summary

State of Ohio through the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction seeks a Parole Program Specialist (Sex Offender Specialist) in Cleveland, OH. The role focuses on supervising sex offender programming and reentry efforts for individuals under Community Supervision.

You will work under the Deputy Superintendent, assess risk, provide interventions, and coordinate with parole officers to support housing, employment, and treatment services. The position offers full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 yrs. trg. or 6 yrs. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training

Responsibilities

• Serves under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent as a Sex Offender Specialist.
• Serves as parole and or probation specialist in area of sex offender programming and reentry.
• Provides direct reentry programming services, e.g., group interventions, to offenders under supervision with Adult Parole Authority.
• Meets with offenders, assessing for risk and providing various levels of intervention.
• Participates in community reentry management teams or ORAS staffing to provide programming intervention recommendations or programming progress information.
• Electronically documents Interventions and progress of interventions.

Skills

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Corrections - Mental Health

Counseling and Rehabilitation

Psychology

Social Services

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Job description

Job Description - Parole Program Specialist (Sex Offender Specialist) 20025522 (260006OS)

Parole Program Specialist (Sex Offender Specialist) 20025522 ( 260006OS )

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Parole and Community Service

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 18, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

DPCS Cuyahoga 2900 Carnegie Avenue Cleveland 44115

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Cuyahoga County-Cleveland

Compensation : $33.32

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 40

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Criminology/Criminal Justice

Technical Skills : Corrections - Mental Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Services

Professional Skills : Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

Who We Are…
Guided by a single mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embraces these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.
What We Do…
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov
Are You Ready?
We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

Job Description

About Us:

Guided by the Agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security minded professional to assume the responsibilities of a Parole Program Specialist (Sex Offender Specialist), located in Cuyahoga County.

What You'll Do:

• Serves under the direction of the Deputy Superintendent as a Sex Offender Specialist.
• Serves as parole and or probation specialist in area of sex offender programming and reentry.
• Acts independently and makes recommendations when necessary to effect change.
• Provides direct reentry programming services, e.g., group interventions, to offenders under supervision with Adult Parole Authority.
• Meets with offenders, assessing for risk and providing various levels of intervention.
• Participates in community reentry management teams or ORAS staffing to provide programming intervention recommendations or programming progress information.
• Electronically documents Interventions and progress of interventions.
• Discusses sex offender cases with parole officers, senior parole officers and supervisors to determine appropriate interventions, risk levels and special sex offender specific conditions of supervision.
• Actively works to assist field officers in acquiring housing, employment, and treatment/programming services for offenders.
• Provides crisis intervention as needed.
• Serves as a resource to regional staff on matters involving reentry of sex offenders. Assists in identification, development, and submission of sex offender programming for use in re-entry.
• Provides guidance to Unit Supervisors, Senior Parole Officers, and Parole Officers related to sex offender risk.
• May assist during violation/sanction process as appropriate.
• Identifies and assists in delivery of training in area of treatment, investigations, interviewing and laws/legislation as it relates to sexual offenders & evidence-based practices throughout the state as needed.
• Acts as liaison between institutions and regional staff to coordinate offenders' interventions, reentry and discharge planning, which may include housing.
• Interprets and provides instruction on agency policies regarding sex offender supervision.
• Prepares, reviews and/or oversees preparation of publications, reports, or other work-related documentation.
• Develops and maintains data regarding specialized treatment programs, oversees staff reports, maintains records involving these programs.
• Chairs or participates on workgroups, committees, or task forces to identify and resolve problems to improve delivery of services to staff and offenders.
• Creates monthly statistical reports
• Develops and maintains community relations through partnerships and cross training with other agencies.
• May participate in internal management audits and serve on the Bureau of Internal Standards and Compliance audit team.
• Provides quality assurance on ODRC led Evidence Based initiatives.
• Monitors quality of reports and services delivered by field staff through use of management information systems, data, and direct observations.
• Attends trainings to maintain SME status and/or certifications, case planning, interview skills, and any agency promoted evidence-based practices.
• Completes special assignments as directed by the Regional Administrator.
• Attends meetings, conferences, trainings; may give presentations and conduct training

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

• 6 yrs. trg. or 6 yrs. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training