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Parole Program Specialist Jobs in Cleveland, USA at State of Ohio

Position: Parole Program Specialist 20088074

Parole Program Specialist

Location:

Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Ohio 44115

Job Responsibilities

  • Serves under the direction of the ORAS Program Administrators as Case Analyst for the Quality Assurance of the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS).
  • Provides continual ORAS technical assistance and coaching to identified staff.
  • Identifies regional training needs in the area of ORAS.
  • Serves as Subject Matter Expert for ORAS.
  • Makes recommendations to ORAS Program Administrators concerning modifications of policies and procedures.
  • Acts independently and makes recommendations when necessary to effect change.
  • Prepares and reviews publications, reports, and documents.
  • Serves as lead for assigned APA region ORAS quality assurance, evaluating the effectiveness of staff interviews, scoring of ORAS and case planning.
  • Promotes development and integration of ORAS in the region.
  • Develops and maintains data and records.
  • Creates monthly statistical reports.
  • Provides guidance to Unit Supervisors, Senior Parole Officers, and Parole Officers related to ORAS.
  • Assists with ORAS training, coaching and quality assurance for the ODRC Institutions and Community agencies as needed.
  • Participates in community interaction meetings, advisory boards, committees, and teams.
  • Develops and maintains community relations through partnerships and cross training with other agencies.
  • May participate in internal management audits and serve on the Bureau of Internal Standards and Compliance audit team.
  • Provides quality assurance on ODRC‑led Evidence‑Based initiatives.
  • Monitors quality of reports and services delivered by field staff through use of management information systems, data, and direct observations.
  • Identifies training needs in the area of case planning, interview skills, and evidence‑based practices.
  • Provides assistance and coaching to identified staff on case planning, interview skills, and evidence‑based practices.
  • Attends trainings to maintain SME status and/or certifications in ORAS, case planning, interview skills, and agency‑promoted evidence‑based practices.
  • Completes special assignments as directed by the ORAS Program Administrators.
  • Attends meetings, conferences, trainings; may give presentations and conduct training.
  • Must conduct themselves professionally, and in a law‑adhering manner, at all times and in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct.

Qualifications

  • 6 yrs. training or 6 yrs. experience in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. training or 6 mos. experience providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio Driver’s license.
  • Or completion of undergraduate core program in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, social work, psychology or related field; 48 mos. training or 48 mos. experience in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. training or 6 mos. experience providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio Driver’s license.
  • Or completion of graduate core program in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, social work, psychology or related field; 36 mos. training or 36 mos. experience in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in correction/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. training or 6 mos. experience providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio Driver’s license.
  • Or 12 mos. experience as Senior Parole Officer, 69812; valid Ohio Driver’s license.
  • Or 24 mos. experience as Parole Officer, 69810 or 69811; valid Ohio Driver’s license.
  • Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.
  • Job

    Skills:

    Criminology/Criminal Justice

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11…

Title: Parole Program Specialist

Company: State of Ohio

Location: Cleveland, USA

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