Probation Officer Senior (Reentry Team Leader): P&P District #18 Norton #P1842

Title: Probation Officer Senior (Reentry Team Leader): P&P District #18 Norton #P1842

State Role Title: Probation Officer I

Hiring Range: $57,092.00 - $101,378.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Norton P&P

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

To ensure long-term public safety, the position is designed to prepare inmates transitioning from incarceration through probation/parole supervision successfully. Educate inmate population on conditions of supervision and ways to be successful on probation and parole. Reviews all court-ordered obligations with releasing population and ensure they understand requirements. Assist in coordination of post release plans releasing population, connecting to community resources to ensure a smooth transition. Organize resource fairs, community partner presentations and family reunification events in the correctional center, host family reunification events in the District. Supervises a specialized caseload of high-risk inmates and probationers; performs investigations, casework and administrative services. Effectively applies evidence based practices including effective communication skills, principles and techniques to promote internal change for the probationer. Collaborates with the probationer, district, facility and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans. Make home and community contacts in accordance with case needs and supervision plans; prepare Pre-Sentence Investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports as assigned in a timely manner, testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court/attorney. Emphasis on coaching and mentoring of all line probationer officers, covering vacancies, providing training for new staff, and reviewing presentence reports for the district.

***Position will be reporting to and facilitating Re-entry programs located at Wallen's Ridge State Prison, Red Onion State Prison and Keen Mountain State Prison three (3) days a week for an 8 hour work day to support the inmate population to their transition from incarceration to probation/parole supervision.***

Minimum Qualifications

***Position will be reporting to and facilitating Re-entry programs located at Wallen's Ridge State Prison, Red Onion State Prison and Keen Mountain State Prison three (3) days a week for an 8 hour work day to support the inmate population to their transition from incarceration to probation/parole supervision.***

Assist with an intensive reentry program at Wallen's Ridge, Red Onion, and Keen Mountain. 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. Demonstrated ability to manage time and prioritize work assignments to meet required timelines and goals. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs. Experience preparing written reports and presenting reports to official outside audiences. Experience conducting interviews to gather information. Experience working directly with adult supervisees providing program management and reentry planning.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge in 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.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s