Probation Officer Senior: P&P District Chesapeake #P3102

Title: Probation Officer Senior: P&P District #31 Chesapeake #P3102

State Role

Title:

Probation Officer I

Hiring Range: $59,090.09 - $

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Chesapeake P&P

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Provides day-to-day supervision to probationers who require both intensive and regular probation/parole/post-release supervision. Assesses the criminogenic and treatment needs of the probationer. Actively applies evidence-based practices, including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques, to promote internal change within the probationer. Collaborate with probationer, district, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans. Make home and community contacts in accord with case needs and supervision plans;

prepare Pre-sentence Investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports as assigned in a timely manner; testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court/attorney
Oversee the Recovery Court caseload by ensuring that cases are managed in alignment with Court, District, and Departmental Operating Procedures. Utilize a balanced supervision approach that integrates rehabilitative tools, positive rewards, and sanctions to promote behavioral change. Regularly review staff work for timeliness, professionalism, and compliance while fostering a healing environment that supports recovery. Ensure thorough and substance-focused case notes that comply with departmental standards.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the district’s Drug Court and Peer Recovery Support Group. Monitor the effectiveness of interventions and ensure that the Drug Court caseload is supervised in accordance with court and departmental guidelines. Document all related case activities accurately and assess the impact of interventions on probationer progress.
Oversee and manage the district’s 955 Substance Abuse Funds, ensuring efficient allocation in compliance with state and departmental guidelines. Maintain regular communication with substance abuse treatment providers to address concerns and provide staff with timely updates and resources for effective rehabilitation

Individual counseling experience and/or casework with adults including direct delivery of services. Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, case management and counseling techniques that may include Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based practices. Demonstrated ability in writing reports and working with people in conflict with the legal system, to interpret and apply policies and procedures, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Capable of independent judgement and action. Ability to work with diverse groups of probationers, co-workers and community-based

Advanced Knowledge in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work, Criminology, Administration of Justice and Public Safety or related field. Experience and skill in Microsoft Office products. Bi-lingual and Multi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must be eligible and successfully obtain required VCIN certification.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. Ameri Corps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

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