Parole Program Specialist (Sex Offender Specialist)

Schedule: Full-time

About Us:

Guided by the agency's mission "To reduce recidivism among those we touch," the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is looking for a dedicated security minded professional to assume the responsibilities of a Parole Program Specialist (Sex Offender Specialist) in Franklin County.

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What You'll Do:

Job Duties:

Serves under the direction of the Regional Administrator as a Sex Offender Specialist.

Serves as parole and or probation specialist in area of sex offender programming and reentry.

Acts independently and makes recommendations when necessary to effect change.

Provides direct reentry programming services, e.g., group interventions, to offenders under supervision with Adult Parole Authority.

Meets with offenders, assessing for risk and providing various levels of intervention.

Participates in community reentry management teams or ORAS staffing to provide programming intervention recommendations or programming progress information.

Electronically documents Interventions and progress of interventions.

Discusses sex offender cases with parole officers, senior parole officers and supervisors to determine appropriate interventions, risk levels and special sex offender specific conditions of supervision.

Actively works to assist field officers in acquiring housing, employment, and treatment/programming services for offenders.

Provides crisis intervention as needed.

Serves as a resource to regional staff on matters involving reentry of sex offenders. Assists in identification, development, and submission of sex offender programming for use in re-entry.

Provides guidance to Unit Supervisors, Senior Parole Officers, and Parole Officers related to sex offender risk.

May assist during violation/sanction process as appropriate.

Identifies and assists in delivery of training in area of treatment, investigations, interviewing and laws/legislation as it relates to sexual offenders & evidence-based practices throughout the state as needed.

Acts as liaison between institutions and regional staff to coordinate offenders' interventions, reentry and discharge planning, which may include housing.

Interprets and provides instruction on agency policies regarding sex offender supervision.

Prepares, reviews and/or oversees preparation of publications, reports, or other work-related documentation.

Develops and maintains data regarding specialized treatment programs, oversees staff reports, maintains records involving these programs.

Chairs or participates on workgroups, committees, or task forces to identify and resolve problems to improve delivery of services to staff and offenders.

Creates monthly statistical reports

Develops and maintains community relations through partnerships and cross training with other agencies.

May participate in internal management audits and serve on the Bureau of Internal Standards and Compliance audit team.

Provides quality assurance on ODRC led Evidence Based initiatives.

Monitors quality of reports and services delivered by field staff through use of management information systems, data, and direct observations.

Attends trainings to maintain SME status and/or certifications, case planning, interview skills, and any agency promoted evidence-based practices.

Completes special assignments as directed by the Regional Administrator.

Attends meetings, conferences, trainings; may give presentations and conduct training.

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

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

6 yrs. trg. or 6 yrs. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio Driver's license.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, social work, psychology or related field; 48 mos. trg. or 48 mos. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio Driver's license.

-Or completion of graduate core program in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, social work, psychology or related field; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in correction/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio Driver's license.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Senior Parole Officer, 69812; valid Ohio Driver's license.

-Or 24 mos. exp. as Parole Officer, 69810 or 69811; valid Ohio Driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Criminology/Criminal Justice Technical Skills: Corrections-Mental Health, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Services Professional Skills: Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking