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COMMUNITY/CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST (PO1)
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What they do
A Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist supervises criminal offenders who have been placed on probation as part of a court sentence. Meets with offenders and families, monitors activities, and checks to see that the terms of the probation are being followed. Arranges social services for the offender such as drug rehab or job training; writes reports and recommendations to the court.
$64,553 / year median in Pennsylvania
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Position Title:
COMMUNITY/CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST
(PO1)COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS SPECIALIST
Grade:
8Shift Available:
Full - Time (Non-Exempt) (37.5HRS) $22.76/hourSummary of Job Functions:
- Assists with the collection and preparation of fiscal and program data, and the preparation of intermediate punishment reports to the Court.
- Assists in the placement and monitoring of offenders sentenced to intermediate punishment and other community corrections programs.
- Supervises offenders placed on the In-Home Detention/Electronic Monitoring Program and other intermediate punishment sentences.
- Assists with the placement, monitoring, and supervision of offenders assigned to perform community service work.
- Helps facilitate and coordinate meetings among interested offices and agencies concerning the delivery of intermediate punishment services.
- Assists in the arrest and prosecution of adult and juvenile offenders in violation of intermediate punishment and other court-ordered supervision.
- Assists in the preparation and monitoring of intermediate punishment grants.
- Helps collect program and fiscal data pertaining to intermediate punishment and other community corrections programs.
- Interacts with the Court, County offices, and state agencies to ensure that services are being delivered appropriately.
- Utilizes computer and relevant software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical programs, graphics, and databases in order to collect, identify, and present relevant intermediate punishment data and reports.
- Assists in the preparation of written materials pertaining to intermediate punishment and community corrections.
- Attends meetings, trainings, and seminars as required.
- Interacts with other County departments and outside agencies on behalf of programs and offenders.
- Works closely with other Probation and Parole staff in regard to offender issues, including arrest of alleged violators.
- Performs other job-related duties as required.