Specialized Populations Officer
Specialized Populations Officer
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Supreme Court Agency 5
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Job Description:
This classification level is responsible for providing case management and supervision of highrisk individuals entered into the Problem Solving Court program postrelease supervision or other highrisk adult and juvenile probationers for specialized cases including sex offenders domestic violence offenders and drug offences. Responsibilities may include: performing presentence 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; performing field and home visits for assessment and reassessment. Cases assignments based on rotation and supervisor assignment (for PSCs).
JOB DUTIES
monitors and or supervises targeted programspecific highrisk individuals on probation postrelease supervision and/or involved in a Problem Solving Court adult and juvenile offenders.
counseling case management case reporting and related functions of managing a caseload under close supervision.
a team supervision approach with the individuals referral source (probation officer who conducted the PSI Navigation Officer Problem Solving Court Team County Jail staff Prison Caseworker.
in the treatment process of individuals and is engaged the probationers/participants 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.
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.
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.
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: Bachelors degree in social services criminal justice or directly related field and 2 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES
- Customer service principles;
- Criminal Justice system laws legal codes and court procedures;
- Interview and Assessment procedures and practices;
- Intervention policies and procedures;
- Cognitive skill building motivational learning;
- Social learning theory;
- Crisis intervention techniques;
- Modern office procedures and equipment;
- Recordkeeping principles;
- Document review techniques;
- Computers and related software applications.
- Making homevisits;
- Interviewing probationers;
- Tracking probationers location(s);
- Utilizing probation and protective techniques;
- Applying applicable laws rules and regulations;
- Preparing activity reports and updating databases;
- Operating computers and applicable software applications;
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers supervisors the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents may be subjected to environmental threats odors dusts inadequate lighting work space restrictions and travel.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for Light Work.
The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race religion sex age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
