Probation & Parole Programs Lead

State of Louisiana; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services seeks a qualified candidate for a probation or parole supervision role in Lafayette, LA. The position involves supervising offenders on specialized supervision and conducting investigations for release to various programs, with safety as the primary concern.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in corrections or related fields, possess POST certification, and hold a driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a probation or parole officer, or in counseling, psychology, social work, education, criminal justice, or administrative services.
• Three years of experience in corrections or law enforcement, or three years of continuous active military duty (all MOS apply), or six years of full-time experience in any field.
• A bachelor’s degree; or three years of experience plus a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, education, business administration, public administration, or criminal justice field.
• Experience substitution: every 30 semester hours earned counts as one year of experience, max 120 semester hours substitutes for four years.

Responsibilities

• Recruits, develops and coordinates community resources including job training, potential employers, shelter, clothing, food, mental health and substance abuse programs.
• Plans for utilization of resources and liaises with private organizations, faith groups, employers, and government agencies.
• Conducts training and presentations for Probation and Parole staff on resources; serves as Community Resource Coordinator in the district.
• Develops and implements recruitment plans to solicit volunteers and expand community resources; maintains and evaluates program effectiveness.
• Acts as liaison to local agencies, professional boards, task forces, churches and non-profits; monitors service delivery and maintains a provider database.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Building and Supporting Teams

Communicating Effectively

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services seeks a qualified candidate for a probation or parole supervision role in Lafayette, LA. The position involves supervising offenders on specialized supervision and conducting investigations for release to various programs, with safety as the primary concern.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in corrections or related fields, possess POST certification, and hold a driver’s license.