9920-Public Service Aide Assistant To Professionals

The Probation Aide training program is designed to offer various types of trainee or entry level opportunities in a variety of settings within the Adult Probation Department.  The position will provide an introduction to Probation career options and role models while allowing incumbents to learn about the Adult Probation Departments work environment.

The Adult Probation Department uses evidence-based supervision practices to provide meaningful supervision and case management for probation clients under the Departments supervision. The Department specializes with gender specific sex offender domestic violence gang mental health transitional aged youth substance abuse reentry services victim restitution post release community supervision and mandatory community supervision.

The Adult Probation Department is committed to providing qualified candidates with valuable training and work experience in Probation Supervision.  This assignment provides comprehensive exposure to probation services and supervision and can be extremely beneficial in preparing for a career in probation law enforcement social services public government and corrections entities.

Type of training to be provided and description of duties:

The Probation Aide will receive training to assist Adult Probation Department staff with the functioning of the Departments operations and/or administration at all levels.  The Probation Aide training and job duties will include however are not limited to the following: support probation staff and management in performing routine job related tasks and special projects; maintain respectful relationships with probationers victims criminal justice partners and other collaterals; perform data entry of information in records management systems; escort probationers to designated areas within the department; maintain attendance progress and other activities related to probationer performance; may be assigned to support educational workforce development and other programs related to probationer re-entry services; liaison between Deputy Probation Officer Sheriffs Department and District Attorneys Office; outreach with outside agencies and programs in order to collect program materials and information about support services and performs related duties as assigned.

Expected duration of employment in the training program is limited to 36 months. Candidates will be working part-time while continuing education towards the baccalaureate degree which is a minimum requirement for Deputy Probation officer. 36 month program will enable incumbents to be trained in a variety of systems operations and administrative tasks related to supervision and services for adult probation clients while gaining experience desirable for a career in probation work.

Target application population for the program and additional requirements while employed in the program:  Candidates pursuing a degree in the field of criminal justice social and behavioral sciences education or a closely related field.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Applicants will be required to meet guidelines as established for each program; requirements for previous training and experience will be minimal.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Requires an indicated interest and aptitude in those skills associated with the target employment and a willingness and ability to acquire the needed skills and academic standards through training and work experience.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Computer-literate performer with software experience covering wide variety of applications
• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing. Bilingual or multi-lingual speaker a plus.
• Possesses human relations skills required to communicate effectively and with sensitivity to clients needs
• Familiarity working with diverse population
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently with minimum supervision
• Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.
• Flexibility with the development of new programs

Additional Information :

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Adult Probation Department work locations include the APD Headquarters and CASC.  Work hours will be scheduled for part time work Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

Background clearance required:  Prior to employment with the Adult Probation Department criminal records will be carefully reviewed; candidate must clear Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprinting in order to determine eligibility for criminal history clearance.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time