Probation Officer (Bachelor/Bilingual-Spanish) Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Probation Officer position at Advocate Program, Inc. in Miami, FL requires a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field, bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, and strong organizational and time management skills. Responsibilities include monitoring and assisting defendants to successfully meet court-mandated conditions. This full-time role offers $18.00 per hour, with benefits such as 401(k) matching and health insurance, and requires local travel within a normal office setting.
Job Description
Probation Officer (Bachelor/Bilingual-Spanish) 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 1399 NW 17th Avenue, Miami, FL 33125 Company Overview 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.
Job Purpose:
The purpose is to assist the judicial system in the monitoring of conditions dictated in court by the SAO in correlation to the charge and assure that defendant meets these conditions successfully . This will alleviate cases flowing thru the criminal justice system and prevent the defendants from becoming recidivism cases within the criminal justice system.
Skills/Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice or related field Candidate must be bilingual _ (English/Spanish) _ Computer Skills Valid Driver’s License Strong organization and time management skills Administer drug testing as needed. Testifying may be required on (+) drug testing. Good communication skills (both written and verbal) Candidates should be creative, highly motivated, and able to thrive under pressure Strong problem-solving skills and ability to function in a fast paced team environment
Responsibilities:
Perform intakes on community Service clients and session only clients. Supervise open caseload. Instruct client on what is needed to satisfy their requirements to successfully complete the program. Provide clients with the proper paperwork and assist them in filling out the forms. Maintain file for each client, to include daily reviews and updates. Refer clients to Social Services department as necessary. File affidavits. Attend court as needed. Miscellaneous duties as determined by supervisor.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
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:
$18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Education:
Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
criminal justice: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Spanish (Required) Ability to
Commute:
Miami, FL 33125 (Required) Ability to
Relocate:
Miami, FL 33125: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location:
In person
