PROBATION AND PAROLE AIDE

State of careers Rhode Island

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About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To assist in the performance of intake procedures involving the interpretation and completion of intake data forms; to research and gather case information that pertains to probationers as required by the department; to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the immediate supervision of a probation and parole counselor from whom general and specific instructions and assignments are received; work is reviewed in process and upon completion for satisfactory performance and conformance to instructions and policies.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To assist in the performance of intake procedures involving the interpretation and completion of intake data forms. To research and gather case information that pertains to probationers as required by the department. To obtain police reports from appropriate law enforcement departments as well at the Attorney General’s office. To explain conditions of probation to probationers and to ensure that probationers have a thorough understanding of special conditions of probation, such as counseling and/or specific court orders. To schedule appointments between the probationers and the probationers and the probation and parole counselor as appropriate. To explain procedures for restitution to probationers when restitution has been ordered by the court. To represent the Adult Probation and Parole Unit, as directed, in court providing case testimony. To prepare written reports and related forms. To do related work as required.

Requirements

• The ability to learn and apply the principles, practices and techniques of probation and parole services
• The ability to interpret court orders, judgements and dispositions and to transcribe such information accurately
• The ability to assist probation and parole officers in the referral of probationers to outside resources
• The ability to prepare clear, concise written reports and forms
• The ability to appear in court when so requested
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, offenders, superiors and the public
• Graduation from a senior high school
• Considerable employment in a position with responsibility for the performance of complex clerical and routine administrative tasks in a supportive role directly related to the probation and parole unit’s function
• Any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to learn and apply the principles, practices and techniques of probation and parole services
• The ability to interpret court orders, judgements and dispositions and to transcribe such information accurately
• The ability to assist probation and parole officers in the referral of probationers to outside resources
• The ability to prepare clear, concise written reports and forms
• The ability to appear in court when so requested
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, offenders, superiors and the public
• MS Office knowledge and experience and related capacities and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the performance of intake procedures involving the interpretation and completion of intake data forms.
• Research and gather case information that pertains to probationers as required by the department.
• Obtain police reports from appropriate law enforcement departments as well at the Attorney General’s office.
• Explain conditions of probation to probationers and to ensure that probationers have a thorough understanding of special conditions of probation, such as counseling and/or specific court orders.
• Schedule appointments between the probationers and the probationers and the probation and parole counselor as appropriate.
• Explain procedures for restitution to probationers when restitution has been ordered by the court.
• Represent the Adult Probation and Parole Unit, as directed, in court providing case testimony.
• Prepare written reports and related forms.
• Do related work as required.

Benefits

• For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
• Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED