Intensive Supervision Officer — Position requires a four- year degree from an accredited college or university.
Applicants must have good written and oral communication skills along with a minimum of two years’ work experience. Experience does not have to be in the field of corrections. Starting wage is $23.00/hr. This position requires a Class C driver’s license.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: INTENSIVE SUPERVISION OFFICER
REPORTS TO: Community Corrections Director
DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS
CLASSIFICATOIN: NON-EXEMPT
I. JOB SUMMARY: This is a non-exempt position*. This position is supervised by the Director of Community Corrections and involves the enforcement of terms and conditions of probation during traditional and nontraditional hours. The ISO will promote successful community reintegration and public safety through a combination of practices that includes supervision/monitoring, accountability strategies, case management and intervention services to criminal offenders released to the community. This strategy is referred to as a balanced or rehabilitation-oriented supervision approach. The underlying philosophy is that supervision should be results driven and that officers assume a direct role in ensuring that offenders will be successful following release to the community.
The roles, responsibilities, job functions, knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth herein may be revised from time-to-time in order to comply with federal and state laws, departmental needs and the changing requirements for this position.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A. Maintain personal contact with adult offenders through office and community visits per Kansas Department of Corrections standards. Document contacts in the offender database system. Responsible for monitoring payment orders of the court, e.g. restitution, fines, support orders, etc.
B. Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates in order to assess risk and compliance. Monitor offender’s employment and/or school attendance and participation.
C. Develop and review case plans for adult offenders, monitor progress and implement needed changes.
D. Facilitate the offender change process by understanding and utilizing the principles of Evidence Based Practice including:
· Assess Actuarial Risk/Needs through the use of the Level of Services Inventory Revised (LSIR)/ Women’s Risk Needs Assessment (WRNA)
· Enhancing Intrinsic Motivation through the use of Motivational Interviewing.
· Target interventions using the principles of risk to prioritize resources for higher risk offenders
· Skill train with Directed Practice using cognitive-behavioral treatment methods.
· Engage on-going support in natural communities to improve bonds and ties to pro-social community members.
· Measure relevant processes/practices to maintain service effectiveness.
· Provide measurement feedback to build accountability and to maintain motivation for change.
E. Perform drug tests through urine collection and other methods.
F. Perform surveillance activities and high-risk home visits.
G. Make referrals to appropriate resources. Contact collateral sources concerning offenders’ behavior and compliance with conditions of supervision.
H. Detect and investigate violations of the conditions of supervision; report violations of the conditions of supervision to the court by preparing reports and/or affidavits; testify at court; and maintain a detailed written record of case activity.
I. Participate in staff meetings.
J. Maintain the necessary contacts to increase awareness and credibility of Community Corrections.
III. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
A. Attend required selected seminars or training sessions.
B. Provide services for Jackson, Jefferson, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee Counties.
C. Place defendants on electronic monitored equipment and enroll them in the electronic monitoring program database.
IV. QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Requires current Class C driver's license.
B. Experience: Two years of probation experience is preferred.
C. Education: Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in behavioral science, counseling, criminal justice, psychology, social work or sociology.
D. Knowledge: Must have the ability to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions. Required to read, write and speak English with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful. Must have knowledge of interviewing techniques. Must have knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to Community Corrections and the State of Kansas.
E. Subject to criminal record check and polygraph prior to employment. Subject to passing a physical and drug screen prior to employment and must be at least 21 years of age. Must not be registered on the Kansas child or adult abuse registry.
F. Skills: Must be able to operate a vehicle, as well as office and communications equipment associated with this position.
G. Problem Solving: Problem solving is a frequent factor in this position. While in the field the incumbent will be required to make quick decisions and take immediate action within established procedures, policies, and laws.
H. Decision Making: It is a frequent factor in dealing with the wide variance of responsibilities and risk factors related to this position.
I. Supervisory: Frequently, this position does not have assistance or guidance from another individual. This position will receive feedback from judges, law enforcement, director, probation staff and the County Attorney’s office. The position incumbent will be expected to act independently when outside advice or controls are not readily available.
J. Financial: None.
K. Interpersonal: Continuous contact with outside agencies, offenders, probation staff and the public. Must conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner.
L. Working Conditions: Will be subject to home visits in less than desirable environments and subject to potentially dangerous situations in field/office visits. May be required to work overtime and subject to emergency calls. Work will sometimes involve occasional temperature extremes in the heat/cold.
M. Complexity: This position interacts with all kinds of people, often during times of crisis. By nature, offenders assigned to the program could be a potential risk. Contact is made with offenders in their homes and in the office. Sometimes the offender is under the influence of drugs or alcohol when the contact is made.
This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). *The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless exempt, employees covered by the Act must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rates of pay.
Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening prior to employment.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person