Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist
Summary
Probation officer providing social services to assist in the rehabilitation of law offenders through case management, progress evaluation, and development of treatment plans. Conducts interviews, supervises community-based sentences, and administers compliance tests
Experience
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Prepared and maintained case folders for each assigned inmate or offender
Gathered information about offenders' backgrounds by interviewing offenders, their families, and relevant contacts
Interviewed probationers and parolees regularly to evaluate their progress in meeting probation contracts and rehabilitation plans
Supervised individuals on community-based sentences, including conducting curfew checks and home visits
Administered drug and alcohol tests, including random drug screens, to ensure compliance with treatment programs
Developed rehabilitation programs for assigned offenders, establishing rules of conduct, goals, and objectives
Wrote reports detailing offenders' progress and participated in decisions regarding court proceedings
Skills
Core Skills
Investigating legal issues, Collecting client information, Interviewing clients, Monitoring health or behavior, Recommending legal actions, Writing reports or evaluations, Arranging health services
Checking & Planning
Administering drug screening tests, Evaluating individual characteristics, Planning programs