Probation Officer Senior (Re-Entry Specialist): P&P District #19 Newport News #P1959

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management • $59K — $104K *

Newport News, VA 23608In-Person

Education, Government & Non-Profit

Less than 5 years of experience

5 days ago

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Qualifications

Working knowledge of the adult criminal justice system and case management techniques
Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with various stakeholders
Strong time management skills to prioritize work effectively
Experience with Microsoft Office programs
Experience preparing and presenting reports to external audiences
Direct experience with adult probationers/parolees on reentry planning
Background in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Science, Counseling, or related fields

Responsibilities

Supervise a specialized caseload of supervisees re-entering the community from incarceration
Coordinate release planning in collaboration with the Cognitive Reentry Community
Facilitate the transition of supervisees to local probation and parole districts
Provide case management data on high-risk supervisees to the district
Review case management work of staff handling reentry responsibilities
Liaise with the prison, community corrections, and outside agencies
Participate in local reentry council and facilitate related programs

Benefits

Opportunity to work closely with community reentry programs
Engagement with a variety of stakeholders including state institutions and external agencies
Professional development through interaction with treatment and reentry initiatives
Chance to impact the lives of supervisees seeking reintegration into society
Participatory role in local reentry councils and family reunification seminars

Full Job Description

Title: Probation Officer Senior (Re-Entry Specialist): P&P District #19 Newport News #P1959

State Role Title: Probation Officer I

Hiring Range: $59,090.00 - $104,926.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Newport News P&P

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Position supervises a specialized, transitional caseload of supervisees re-entering the community from incarceration. Coordinates release planning for supervisees working with the Cognitive Reentry Community at a state major institution. Transitions with supervisees to a local probation and parole district(s) to establish community supervision. Provides the district with case management data on potential, high risk supervisees and supports the district on all VARI reentry matters. Reviews the case management work of staff with reentry responsibilities at both the institution and district(s). Serves as a liaison between the prison, community corrections, and outside agencies. Participates in the local reentry council. Facilitates reentry programs and coordinates family reunification seminars. Escorts supervisees on community transition visits to locate employment, housing, and social services.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of the adult criminal justice system, case management and counseling techniques. Demonstrated ability to professionally interact with staff, probationers, community resources, and the public. Ability to manage time and prioritize work assignments to meet required timelines and goals. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Additional Considerations

Experience preparing written reports and presenting reports to official outside audiences. Experience conducting interviews to gather information. Experience working directly with adult probationers/parolees providing program management and reentry planning. Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Science, Counseling or related field or equivalent applicable experience or training. Experience facilitating offender treatment groups. Experience working in a probation and parole district office.

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Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

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