Probation Services Specialist - District Court

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Jul 11, 2023
Full time Government

Job Description

Job Summary

This position performs paraprofessional duties for Corrections programs including client interviewing, program eligibility review, compliance monitoring and follow-up, and case record keeping.

 

This position has the option of a remote hybrid work schedule upon completion of fifty percent of the probationary period.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

 

Two years of experience in work involving public contact, at least one year of which is in the criminal justice system or a closely related field.

 

Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade supplemented by additional specialized training in criminal justice, law enforcement, social science or a related field.

 

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

 

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain a motor vehicle operator's license.

 

Knowledge of:

Interviewing  and investigative methods and techniques; criminal justice system and community resources; pertinent laws, codes and regulations; human behavior and group dynamics; case management techniques; modern office equipment including computer systems and programs; office practices and procedures.

 

Ability to:

Establish plans and agreements with clients; gather, evaluate and recommend action on program, client and agency information; operate office equipment such as computers; resolve complaints and calm angry clients; respond to and evaluate emotional needs of clients; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and those contacted in the course of work.

 

Examples of Duties

KEY OR TYPICAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

 

  • Interview clients to establish program eligibility; verify client information through calls and records checks, and program placement.
  • Establish contracts and agreements with clients about program expectations and consequences.
  • Convey detailed information to clients, agencies, court representatives and other regarding programs, requirements, client status.

 

For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

 

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

 

Salary: Local 11.707 - Local 11.709 $22.60 - $31.84- per hour