Specialized Populations Officer

Specialized Populations Officer (Open)

This classification level is responsible for providing case management and supervision of high-risk individuals entered into the Problem-Solving Court program, post-release supervision, or other high-risk adult and juvenile probationers for specialized cases including sex offenders, domestic violence offenders, and drug offences. Responsibilities may include: performing pre-sentence investigations; classification and clinical assessments for PSC participants to identify needs; developing case plan to track and manage goals;

working with treatment providers within the community; investigating violations and discussing sanctions; conducting cognitive group therapy meetings; conducting and monitoring drug tests; preparing and submitting probationer progress reports; arresting or detaining probationers per statute; performing field and home visits for assessment and reassessment. Cases assignments based on rotation and supervisor assignment (for PSCs).

Main Office

Location:

In-Office only.

201 North 5 Street Ste 1, Beatrice, NE 68310

Travel Expectations & Coverage area:

Regular travel is required to support operations across southeast Nebraska, Probation District #1. This position will cover Jefferson County and others as needed. As part of our commitment to active community supervision, field visits and additional regional travel may be required.

Work Schedule:

Core hours are Monday–Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Salary and Compensation:

Starting Salary: $60,313.77 annually (Hiring Rate).

Immediate Growth*:
Earn a 2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period (if starting at Hiring Rate).

Starting Rate Flexibility:
Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience, subject to final management approval.

* Please Note:

Candidates approved to start above the Hiring Rate (at or above the Minimum Permanent rate) are not eligible for the 2.5% post-probation increase.

Future Increases:
Annual cost-of-living adjustments (applied on July
1) are subject to State Legislature approval.

Job Duties:

1. Investigates, monitors and or supervises targeted, program-specific high-risk individuals on probation, post-release supervision and/or involved in a Problem-Solving Court adult and juvenile offenders.

2. Performs counseling, case management, case reporting, and related functions of managing a caseload under close supervision.

3. Develops a team supervision approach with the individual's referral source (probation officer who conducted the PSI, Navigation Officer, Problem Solving Court Team, County Jail staff, Prison Caseworker.

4. Participates in the treatment process of individuals and is engaged in the probationer's/participant's treatment through regular and ongoing communication with treatment providers and through attendance at treatment groups and facilities. Assists in the development of relapse prevention plan.

5. Facilitates groups which may include, but not be limited to, topical, supervision groups, cognitive programs or skill building, life skills enhancement and general education of clients.

6. Prepares violation reports, compliance reports and conducts record checks;
Enters and updates client information into appropriate systems; determines reports to send to the court for updates.

7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Requirements /

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in social services, Criminal Justice or directly related field
• Experience:
  
  2 years of experience in case management in related fields.

Note:

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above may also be considered.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

Knowledge:

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