Probation/Parole Officer 2

Community Based Corrections District 3 is seeking a Probation/Parole Officer 2 to join our team.

Responsibilities:

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Supervise clients in a community based correctional facility
• Maintain a thorough and detailed case file for each client including completion of assessments and case management plans.
• Addressing and helping facilitate resolution to issues that arise with clients, such as violating behaviors and/or community safety concerns, or other critical issues while utilizing evidence-based approach.
• Facilitates and or co-facilitates cognitive behavioral or other Evidence based groups.
• Follows lesson plans, role model professional behavior and tends to classroom management.
• Variable work hours to accommodate client appointments and group facilitation

What we offer:

• Team-oriented, positive work environment
• Excellent affordable benefit package
• Paid holidays plus vacation and sick time
• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) retirement plan
• Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions
• Employee discount programs

Preferred characteristics and abilities:

• Self-driven
• Flexible and open to change
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate
• Positive attitude

Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification:

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field.

1. A total of four years of education and/or full-time experience in a human services or criminal justice field, where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university coursework in any field equals one year of full-time experience.
2. Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes 18 months of full-time work as a Probation/Parole Officer 1.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. Employment Type: Full-time