Parole Officer is responsible for managing designated cases for prisoners who are on parole. Assesses the needs of the parolee, schedules and sets standards for supervision and creates reports on progress and behavior. Being a Parole Officer is responsible for scheduling or supervising rehabilitation program attendance and progress. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Parole Officer typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Parole Officer gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Parole Officer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Juvenile Parole Officer (Southern Region covering Franklin, Licking, and Muskingum Counties)
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A safer Ohio: one youth, one family and one community at a time.
About Us…
Our mission at the Ohio Department of Youth Services (DYS) is to improve Ohio's future by habilitating youth and empowering families and communities. We believe that all youth will be given an opportunity to live up to their greatest potential and staff are our greatest resource.
DYS is the juvenile corrections system for the state of Ohio. DYS is statutorily mandated to confine felony offenders, ages 10-21, who have been adjudicated and committed by one of Ohio's 88 county juvenile courts. During their stay with DYS, youth are engaged in programming that is designed to address their criminological and behavioral needs. DYS reaches thousands of youth in facilities and those on parole.
Our Guiding Principles…
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The Opportunity…
The Department of Youth Services provides stability, support, safety, and security for all youth and employees at DYS. The Juvenile Parole Officer in our Southern Region, Columbus Regional Office covering Franklin, Licking, and Muskingum Counties will provide valuable experience and knowledge to the youth in our care.
Duties for the Juvenile Parole Officer include, but are not limited to:
Qualifications...
Leadership, professionalism, creativity, strong interpersonal communication skills, good judgment of people and situations, change agent, excellent customer service, and solution driven.
What’s in it for you…
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
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Employee Development Funds
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation
Undergraduate core coursework in criminal justice, criminology, social work, sociology or related field; and valid driver’s license; and 6 mos. exp. in probation or parole case management &/or probation or parole crisis management.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Juvenile Corrections
Technical Skills: Juvenile Corrections, Criminology/Criminal Justice
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Flexibility, Time Management
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
Knowledge of: behavioral or social sciences; safety practices (e.g., first aid, C.P.R.)*; human relations; techniques & methods for interviewing others to obtain information; legal codes, regulations & court procedures applicable to juvenile offenders*; availability & use of community resources for juveniles; agency policies & procedures governing drug test administration & parole services*.
Skill in: unarmed self-defense*; operation of personal computer; use of surveillance equipment*.
Ability to: handle sensitive inquiries & contacts with clients, their families & public; establish & maintain effective working relationships with court officials, law enforcement agencies & service agencies; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; demonstrate agility; recognize unusual or threatening conditions & take appropriate action.
(*) Developed after employment
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and a drug screen. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
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