Probation/Parole Officer (Apas Pre-Trial Services)

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• Evaluate client’s initial risk and needs, utilizing objective assessments and other screening instruments; interpret and assess the information to inform supervision and make referrals for treatment or programming based upon client risks and needs.
• Rely on research-supported practices, including motivational interviewing to increase intrinsic motivation to change and promote skill building by utilizing Evidence-Based Practices (EBP).
• Provide tools to set the foundation for a client to build a support system that positively impacts the client’s well-being and promotes success with supervision.
• Interface with the court/Department of Corrections hearing process by writing reports for the court and court partners, attending hearings and providing testimony.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and criminal justice partners regarding client involvement in criminal activity to promote public safety.
• Maintain accurate documentation of case activity, including, but not limited to contacts with offenders, clients, victims, concerned parties and treatment agencies, utilizing department and offender data systems.
• Monitor client compliance with court and/or Department of Corrections ordered conditions.

• One of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education and one year full-time equivalent paid or unpaid experience in corrections, probation/parole, social work, counseling, human services case management, non-profit case management, law enforcement, client facing roles in criminal justice or courts, or education role serving students with individual development plans.
  • Five years or more of full-time equivalent paid or unpaid experience in corrections, probation/parole, social work, counseling, human services case management, non-profit case management, law enforcement, client facing roles in criminal justice or courts, or education role serving students with individual development plans.
• Note: The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.

• Experience completing bail evaluations.
• Knowledge of:
  • The principles of social learning theory and human behavior.
  • Casework practices, conflict resolution and de-escalation tactics, interviewing and investigative methods.
  • The criminal justice system, criminology, individual and group behavior, chemical dependency assessment and treatment.
  • Legal procedures, therapeutic and strength-based approaches to motivating changes in behavior, assessment of needs and appropriate interventions.
• Ability to:
  • Work successfully across cultures, respectful of lived experiences in all communications and demonstrate on-going expansion of one's own awareness and understanding of culture and active support for equity.
  • Build effective, strengths-based relationships, be flexible and adaptive when working with clients, peers, supervisors, departmental priorities, and external stakeholders.
  • Function independently within defined agency policy and procedures and maintain confidentiality of client information.
  • Use relevant technology and computer systems
• Excellent communication, time management and task prioritization skills, and comfortable with evolving technology.

About the department:
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at Community corrections and rehabilitation | Hennepin County.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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This posting could be used to fill current and future full-time/limited duration vacancies.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.

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