Duties
- Works with inmates to determine individual needs including but not limited to:
- Coordination and collaboration with probation/parole.
- Verifying address for release with the courts.
- Identifying and assisting with re-integration needs and makes referrals as appropriate.
- Coordination with the courts for upcoming hearings as necessary.
- Participates in any classification or re-classification tasks as directed.
- Recommends available programs and services based on inmate’s needs and assists in the coordination of programming and services.
- Completes visits to assigned housing units no less than three (3) times a week.
- Addresses day-to-day concerns of unit staff and inmates as needed.
- Conducts assessments as directed.
- Responds to inmates’ requests either directly received from an inmate or received from Administration.
- Submits parole forms and other documentation to Jail Administration and the Courts as directed.
- Supports and assists with all safety and justice initiatives to reduce the overall jail population and recidivism.
- Resolves conflicts regarding an inmate’s charges, sentencing information, and other stipulations/mandates imposed by the Courts.
- Coordinates with Alternative Housing, Inmate Programs, and Reentry for collaboration with services.
- Works with other County departments and agencies.
- Attends trainings as directed.
- Participates on committees and workgroups as designated by the Warden or Deputy Wardens.
- Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Knowledge
- Counseling and casework/case management methods and techniques
- General laws, guidelines, policies, and procedures of appropriate agencies and government jurisdictions
- Notary functions
- Criminal justice system
Abilities
- Interact with an inmate population
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, outside agencies, the public, and inmates, etc.
- Respond to the needs and problems of inmates
- Maintain accurate case records
- Communicate effectively and efficiently both orally and in writing
- Follow written and oral instructions
- Adapt to work on a multi-disciplinary team
- Resolve problems and practice resource engagement
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Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Administration of Justice, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or Criminology.
Will be required to be a certified Notary Public within 1 year of employment.
Act 33/34 clearances are required prior to appointment at the cost of the applicant.
It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.
Residency
Not required to live in Allegheny County
Veterans' Preference
Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.