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)
Advocate Program, Inc. is a multi-faceted community agency whose missions is to facilitate social change and enhance public safety through leadership, research, education, supervision, and services, utilizing best and evidence-based practices.
The Advocate Program, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit, 501 c (3) justice agency that offers probation, diversion, community service, DUI and traffic programs, domestic violence programs, substance abuse and mental health evaluations and treatment to court-ordered individuals. It has expanded to work with juveniles and families in the juvenile justice field, families impacted by family conflict and violence, and homeless veterans and their families.
Responsibilities:
Conduct initial interview with clients referred from Domestic Violence and Felony Drug Court.
Conduct a financial screen on those clients being referred for treatment.
Assess client needs in order to ensure proper treatment placement and/or referral. (i.e., language, victim relationship, etc)
Assist and refer clients needing services to the Social Services Department when necessary.
Conduct monthly report in’s on probationers, conduct urinalysis testing as needed.
Prepare for and be present for Domestic Violence Drug Court Calendars on weekly basis. Prepare reports for Domestic Violence Judges and State Attorney’s Office.
Request compliance reports from local Batterer’s Intervention, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health treatment providers and update client’s file with updated report.
Work closely with Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts, and the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.
Case Management responsibilities to include:
Daily reviews
Refer clients to mental health centers, substance abuse centers and for psychological evaluation when ordered.
Appear in court for set calendars as needed.
Post all client/case information into system.
Filing, returning client calls daily
Send out ITR’s as needed
Contact treatment agencies as required for case management purposes.
Assist unit in achieving ST and Fee Collection goals identified yearly.
Miscellaneous duties as determined by Unit Manager.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The employee performs work in a normal office setting within a reasonable environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to perform local and non-local travel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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