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10+ years of experience
Recognized for collecting the largest amount of court fees in the Probation Department
- Supervised a portfolio of 300+ probationers/parolees, by in office visits, telephone reporting and correspondence.
- Maintained individual case records for future review.
- Conferred with client, legal representatives, family and other concerned persons.
- Assisted clients to secure education, employment and rehabilitation services. Followed up with agencies that provided these services.
- Wrote and presented court reports, researched and arranged placement for clinical services if ordered by court.
0-5 years of experience
Performed duties within policies and procedures of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and [company name]
- Supervised juveniles under Conditions of Release, Deferred Prosecution, and Adjudicated Court Orders.
- Prepared court reports and testified in court hearings.
- Documented cases, organized/created calendars, and completed assignments through the use of Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Ensured compliance, built relationships, made referrals to the community.
- Successfully managed full caseload through casework, office, school, and home visits.
0-5 years of experience
Performed all assigned duties relating to effective supervision of felony offenders in order to carry out the orders of the court
- Investigated and verified offender addresses, places of residence, and employment
- Established and maintained interagency contact with department heads, division heads, and colleagues on matters of collaborative supervision methods
- Investigated allegations of non-compliance by probationers charged with crimes that are sexual in nature and determine if the violations merit arrest.
- Referred probationers to counseling and treatment as required by the court or determined by Probation and monitored treatment progress to determine and maintain compliance
- Installed and maintained electronic monitoring devices on Sexually Dangerous Predators ordered to lifetime electronic monitoring.
- Utilized technology to track, monitor, and supervise Sexually Dangerous Predators
0-5 years of experience
Managed a caseload of about 250-300 misdemeanor cases.
- Held revocation hearings in front of judges for violators, and prepared warrants, held interviews and advised probationers of rights.
- Conducted field sobriety tests on probationers who used alcohol while on probation.
- Dealt with lawyers in a courtroom setting.
- In- processed new people that were issued probation and gave them their conditions. Enforced conditions of probation.
- Collected money for restitution and probation fees.
6-10 years of experience
Provided supervision of juvenile offenders while ensuring safety of the community.
- Conducted assessment interviews of juvenile offenders and provided adequate recommendations to the Court.
- Ensured client compliance of Court orders. If appropriate implemented graduated sanctions.
- Responsible for ensuring victim satisfaction in disposition of cases, including collection of restitution.
- Worked in collaboration with numerous organizations that provide adequate services to juvenile offenders, including counseling services, community service agencies, and the Department of Children and Families.
6-10 years of experience
Created and developed detailed and time-sensitive Court reports to assist in determining appropriate dispositions for juveniles placed on probation
- Provided testimony in Family and Juvenile Court proceedings
- Collaborated with attorneys, law enforcement, Court personnel, school personnel, and guided families through the Court process
- Conducted searches of juveniles on probation, executed active warrants, and detained probation violators
- Counseled families and supervised juveniles on probation with family and school issues
10+ years of experience
Plan, direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the programming and the personnel of the [company name]
- Coordinate and obtain all federal and state grants, such as Medical Assistance, Title IV-E, TANF, Act 148 and Managed Care Organizations.
- Review and evaluate statewide and local statistical reports regarding, among other issues, Balanced Approach to Restorative Justice issues.
- Formulate and manage a yearly budget for the general operations and salaries of the Department and administered contractual obligations involving the department.
6-10 years of experience
- Supervised men and women sentenced to probation.
- Assessed needs of new probationers.
- Formulated and implemented a treatment plan to prevent recidivism.
- Conducted monthly interviews with probationers.
- Referred probationers to treatment or educational programs when appropriate.
- Prepared violations of probation and appeared in court when needed.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised probationers assigned to community agencies by the judge
- Conducted drug screenings and searches of offenders as required
- Provided guidance to probationers under supervision
- Determined the circumstances that warranted modifications of court orders and initiated those modifications.
- Carefully documented facts and testified in court regarding the probationer’s activities, behavior and quality of adjustment while under supervision.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date case records
0-5 years of experience
Observed Probation Officer’s daily activities including conducting interview, preparing reports, and filing paperwork
- Coordinated with Probation Officers in filing reports as well as typing documents, including Probation rules and travel permits.
- Observed court room procedures for Probation Officers
- Increased understanding of the CMS system used by Probation Officers
0-5 years of experience
Supervised convicted offenders and made sure they attended psychiatric counseling, treatment facilities and medication compliant as Court ordered
- Verified offenders mental health care with treatment agencies, psychiatrist as well as doctors and hospital staff
- Wrote Violations of Probation, Addendums for Judges and maintain accurate court records
- Conducted home visits to ensure that offenders were living at address that they provided to the Courts
0-5 years of experience
Conducted interviews, gathered documentation, compiled reports, and made recommendations for the courts following a review of an individual’s criminal, family, mental health, substance abuse, education, and employment history.
- Monitored and enforced probationer’s compliance with conditions of probation in an effort to modify behaviors that contributed to the individual’s criminal activity.
- Notified the courts of violations and provided updated reports to the courts regarding the probationer’s progress.
- Maintained contact with service providers, family members, court staff, and attorneys to ensure proper oversight and case management.
6-10 years of experience
Assumed a variety of responsibilities as probation officer. For Juvenile Intake, conducted thorough, objective investigations using variety of police, state and school reports along with risk assessments, victim statements and minors’ criminal histories. As Family Violence Court Officer, presented information and recommendations to court after extensive investigations. Previously assisted department’s Field Services Unit as a high-risk supervision officer.
- Trained staff in procedural and technical issues as well as created various court and probation templates for improved efficiency and training curriculum
- Installed LiveScan machine for collection of fingerprints and analyzing criminal histories, reducing department’s reliance on other agencies
- Co-authored department policy on use of body armor
- Revised department’s guidelines for Batterer Treatment Programs to include ethical standards, training procedures, client enrollment procedures, victim notification procedures and more
- Served as department’s reporter for Frankly Speaking program and editor and layout assistant for The Condition of Probation
- Member of Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, Domestic Violence Response Team and numerous committees including safety, report writing, body armor, website, employee orientation, video court, Odyssey and paperless court
0-5 years of experience
Supervised a caseload of approximately 250 – 340 cases
- Advised probationers of expectations to meet the ultimate goal of successfully completing probation
- Assisted probationers with locating places to complete court ordered conditions, such as substance abuse evaluations, domestic violence counseling, and anger management counseling
- Contacted counseling providers for detailed reports of probationers’ progress
- Presented cases to the Judge at revocation hearings, detailing the violation(s) of the probationer
- Processed warrants and other court documents with appropriate departments in a timely manner
- Responsible for monitoring payment orders for the court, such as restitution, fines, and probation supervision fees
0-5 years of experience
Participated in the intake process and initial meetings
- Manage a 300 person caseload daily with all paperwork included within each file
- Contributed with the daily reporting of probationers
- Attended courtroom sessions for multiple types of scheduled events
- Submitted warrants and other appropriate documents to the Judges
- Organized and managed file rooms and other various types of paperwork
0-5 years of experience
- Helped students schedule after school and academic enrichment accomplishments.
- Assisted youth with concerns and arranging appointments for services and activities.
- Reviewed case files for appropriate assignment of services.
- Coordinated monthly activity and home evaluations.
- Collected program data and statistics.
6-10 years of experience
Managed caseload of 70-90 juveniles with proactive systems
- Administered drug screens & Analyzed results
- Directed activities of probationers and implemented proactive
- Assisted juveniles in finding employment and ensured juveniles
- Revocating probationers when necessary and providing sanctions
- Ability to work with diverse probationers with various family
- Trained other employees in case management software programs
0-5 years of experience
- Administered and analyzed drug screenings
- Assisted probation officers with daily tasks
- Checked in and took note of 200+ clients reporting for day reporting.
- Trained employees that were hired for the same position.
0-5 years of experience
Supervised, counseled, tracked and monitored behavior of offenders at an alternative sentencing program for juvenile males.
- Worked with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of probation officers, clinicians and educators to deliver services such as education, counseling and drug treatment as ordered by the court.
- Facilitated participant groups on various educational, social and probation issues.
- Trained probation officers, clinical and monitoring staff at the JRC on probation issues.
- Provided a disciplinary and informational link from the JRC to the court and probation.
0-5 years of experience
Maintained a full case load while supervising clients who are court ordered to probation.
- Regularly maintained case notes on each client.
- Connected clients to nearby resources.
- Promoted from an Intern to Full-Time Temp Position within 2 months at agency.
0-5 years of experience
Prepared variety of court reports in a timely manner.
- Participated in experiential outdoor/wilderness program.
- Facilitated preventive youth groups in local schools.
- Maintained positive relations with multiple agencies and organizations.
- Arrested and transported probationers.
- Involved with searches and discovering violations of probation.
- Supervised juvenile and adult caseload.
6-10 years of experience
Managed adult caseload of over 200 male and female defendants sentenced to probation.
- Performed intake and initial defendant assessment to determine risk levels, and set
- Conducted home and work site visits.
- Prepared progress reports for sentencing court, prosecution, and home counties when defendant being supervised as transfer.
- Made referrals for drug treatment, mental health counseling and anger management
- Submitted violations to sentencing court when defendant in violation of probation
0-5 years of experience
Held children accountable for their actions
- Determined if children required release, detention or shelter care
- Recommended children for informal adjustment or probation
- Collaborated with other probation officers to coordinate case plans
6-10 years of experience
- Responsible for the supervision of convicted felony offenders
- Drug court officer that worked closely with Superior Court
- Probation Officer Sentencing Specialist served as a liaison
6-10 years of experience
Accurately and successfully supervise clients in the repayment of restitution, ensure probationers adhere to regulations of the Probation Department, and prepare and present progress summaries for the court.
- Utilize advanced communication and interpersonal skills working directly with the client and management, including weekly one-on-one client interviews to assess progress.
- Supervised between 75 and 450 probationers with varying criminal offenses. Assist the client in transition and reintegration into society.
- Expertly analyze data and produce court recommendations accordingly, reviewing financial documents, tax intercepts, and clients’ arrears status.
0-5 years of experience
Effectively managed a caseload of 350 clients.
- Completed detailed intakes and kept detailed case notes on each client.
- Kept updated client files regarding completed treatment programs and requirements set forth by the court.
- Made critical decisions in determining whether or not to issue a probation
- Worked with the District Attorney, Public Defender, and members of the private
- Drafted legal documents including “court orders” after resolution of probation
- Assisted clients in obtaining specialized services such as unemployment,
- Counseled clients on proper behavior required to be productive members of society.
- Assisted clients in dealing with life stressors by listening and giving them
- Initiated professional legal correspondence with attorneys regarding their clients.
6-10 years of experience
Collects and analyzes social and legal history data and prepares investigation reports concerning cases pending in the courts.
- Supervises probationers by monitoring offender’s behavior in the community to promote sustained lawful behavior.
- Maintains appropriate case records of persons under probation supervision including but not limited to periodic progress reports, supervision classification, and violation reports
- Establishes and maintains contact with persons, employers, organizations and treatment professionals in the community that may provide necessary support and resources for individuals serviced by the agency
- Testifies in court for violation and/or delinquency hearings.
0-5 years of experience
Evaluates offender progress and recommends intensity of supervision based on observations from time of conviction through the period of adjustments
- Assists offenders in securing jobs, maintains contacts with business organizations and employment agencies
- Records offender restitution payments, cost of supervision, court costs, as well as other related payments
- Maintained an awareness of offenders’ daily activities and evaluates desirability to remain at liberty.
- Serves as a member in all case reviews to determine the direction of each case
- Evaluates information from reports, interviews, and correspondence and prepares histories for the judge.
0-5 years of experience
Enhance productivity by consistently demonstrating accurate case management techniques while motivating and encouraging offenders.
- Present timely and accurate information in court for each presiding State Judge, and prepare reasonable recommendations.
- Sign up offenders in court, monitor scheduled appointments, drug test, and build rapport with clients to ensure probation success.
- Assist the judge’s secretaries with explaining the Statement of Rights sheet to offenders and preparing sentence sheets.
- Negotiate and network with attorneys, judges, counselors, police officers, and refer offender to the appropriate resource.
- Manage and enforce a caseload of almost 250 misdemeanor offender probation cases for state probation, and complete monthly reports.
- Prepare warrants, jail petitions, walk-in petitions, letters, release forms, pass request forms, and recall forms.
6-10 years of experience
Meet offenders on a regular basis to regularly check their activities and check their progress.
- Prepare and present reports to the Court about offender’s behavior.
- Assist as needed in courtroom procedure during court sessions.
- Responsible for monitoring payment orders of the offenders, e.g., restitution, fines, support orders, etc.
- Refer probationers to community agencies that offer specialized services that are required for a particular individual’s needs.
- Verify attendance and completion of alcohol, drug, mental health counseling, and any other court ordered programs.
- Perform Substance Abuse Evaluation, and referred to treatment as deemed appropriate by the court.
6-10 years of experience
Monitor offenders’ compliance with court ordered conditions to better facilitate rehabilitation
- Arrests and Transports offenders in violation of community control
- Perform random home visits and searches of offenders and their residences for suspected non-compliance
- Provide positive reinforcement to offenders where appropriate for compliance with the conditions of probation and sets a positive example for offenders to follow
- Summarize offender information into progress reports, prepares presentence investigation reports per court’s order
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding offenders, associated files, drug test results and database information
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for supervision of a caseload of on average 70 offenders on Probation or Community Control.
- Informs probationers of the rules and conditions of their probation.
- Conduct risk/Needs Assessment interviews with probationers.
- Supervises probationers via Phone, Office and in person visits to ensure their compliance with Court orders. As well as document thorough and accurate notes in CMS.
- Makes referrals to appropriate treatment agencies.
- Prepares pre-sentence and post-sentence investigation reports.
- Attends and testifies in Court as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Manage weekly case load of Violent and Criminal Offenders and implement agency mission to help individuals transition from criminal recidivism to mainstream society. Coordinate with Judges, Lawyers, and District Attorneys on behalf of offenders for best possible outcome before their disposition court date. Provide drug and alcohol treatment, assist with job search/community service work, and help find appropriate housing for offenders with special circumstances.
- Prepare out-of-county or state probation orders on offenders that transfer or complete the program.
- Maintain active up-to-date files that coordinate with state policy for annual audits.
- Use various computer programs that monitor progress, eligibility, and status of offenders.
- Ensure comprehension is understood for all technical aspects of the programs policy.
- Prepare written arrest warrants to be signed by the Judge for technical violations or new charges.
6-10 years of experience
Maintains case files and practices confidentiality for all client meetings.
- Set clients schedule and detail all approved activities for each client.
- Conducts NCIC/CCIC investigations to determine bond conditions, supervision level placement, and court ordered monitoring.
- Utilizes several types of electronic monitoring devices to monitor offender compliance.
- Implements and interprets policies/procedures developed by higher-level managers. Develops/ recommends/coordinates the implementation of new procedures for the assigned function.
- Assist in the screening and selection of GPS offenders that are released from custody as a condition of bond.
- Monitors and completes all data entry pertaining to the offender. Represents Electronic Monitoring Program at court hearings or as a witness when subpoenaed.
- Documents all research data, including statutes, decisions, as well as legal articles, codes, and documents
0-5 years of experience
Managed caseload of Juveniles during court-ordered probationary period
- Prepared reports on court proceedings regarding violations of probation
- Provided recommendations regarding appropriate course of action for juveniles
- Prepared rehabilitation protocols for juvenile offenders
0-5 years of experience
Ensure that clients complete the terms and conditions of their probation as directed by the court.
- Manage a caseload of 12 clients as well as covering appointments for other Probation Officers as needed.
- Develop and strive to follow a case plan designed specifically for each individual client based on his or her strengths, weaknesses, and needs.
- Diffuse and handle surprising, sometimes volatile situations that arise with clients in a swift and decisive manner.
- Develop strong and lasting client relationships with excellent client rapport.
0-5 years of experience
Counsels offender and refers offender to social resources of community for assistance
- Conducts investigations and prepares reports for the court with recommendations for sentencing of individuals convicted of offenses.
- Refers offenders to appropriate outside agencies, such as medical and drug treatment facilities, and employment and training sources.
- Detects and investigates violations and implements appropriate alternatives and sanctions.
- Prepares written reports on these violation matters, and makes recommendations for disposition.
- Conducts preliminary interviews and other investigations, as required.
- Maintains a detailed written record of case activity.
- Analyze financial documents and activities to ensure payments are being made.
6-10 years of experience
Prepare and present reports to the court, commitment programs and other service providers.
- Provide and document supervision and case management of clients placed on supervision as required by statute, department policies and procedures and Quality Improvement (QI) standards relating to probation, commitment, and conditional release.
- Maintain and update case files on all delinquent youth per Department of Juvenile Justice standards, policies, procedures and QI standards.
- Make recommendations to the State Attorney’s Office within statutory time frames; provides necessary services, after initialing on-going assessment of the youth.
- Appear in court as required providing the necessary reports and information.
- Gather information as directed by statute, policy and procedure and QI standards.
- Attend training as required, maintain a relationship with other Department of Juvenile Justice components and community agencies.
- Provide data for use in diagnosis and court reports Communicate information regarding security, safety and operations through the chain of command.
- Observed juveniles demeanor to determine mental state and possible need for treatment and closer observation; counseled juveniles.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for the overall management and operation of the Juvenile Probation Department providing direction and supervision of Probation personnel while serving approximately 8oo clients and families annually.
- Responsible for the preparation of the department’s budget annually including salaries and expenditures.
- Prepares and submits Annual and Semi-Annual reports to the Judicial Conference of Indiana as required.
- Maintains regular contact with Community Social Service Providers to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of program implementation.
- Supervises personal caseload of clients and makes referrals to Diversionary Programs as appropriate.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for managing assigned Criminal Supervision cases in the Criminal Court Unit which includes conducting office visits and administering drug screens.
- Constant communication with local law enforcement agencies, District Attorney’s office and drug/alcohol treatment facilities in order to monitor cases.
- Provides victims with information in regards to their rights, obtains information for restitution and aides in the completion of victim impact statements.
- Documents all case activity in an automated case tracking system.
- Completes pretrial investigations which includes, interviewing defendants while in jail, background verifications, making pretrial recommendations to courts, and supervising defendant’s released to pretrial supervision.
- Attends yearly training to stay advised of most recent rules and regulations of probation supervision monitoring.
0-5 years of experience
Supervise a caseload of over 225 adult probationers
- Interpret court orders and conditions of probation with probationers. Input new cases within the probationer database system.
- Monitor offender compliance with court ordered programs. Counsel defendants to encourage offender accountability.
- Investigate probation violations and draft arrest warrants
- Testify in court and maintain positive working relationships with judges, state attorneys, and court personnel
0-5 years of experience
Maintain active caseload of 150 probationers
- Conduct face to face meetings with probationers
- Supervise collection of state ordered fines and fees
- Coordinate community service work site and program assignments
- Participate in court hearings and draft legal documentation
- Administer drug and alcohol screens
0-5 years of experience
Enforce compliance and monitor Court release orders, improving departmental efficiency
- Provide community protection through accountability measure implementation
- Present defendants with referrals, Self-Help Programs, and employment opportunities
- Monitor drug tests, administer Breathalyzers, and make important recommendations
- Compile reports, keeping the Courts abreast re defendant behaviors / progress
- Visit defendant’s homes, schools, and employment, ensuring parole conditions’ fulfillment
- Refer bench warrant cases to Fugitive Apprehension Unit, streamlining arrest process
- Conduct intake interviews, assigning reporting rules based on supervisory levels and court- ordered release conditions
6-10 years of experience
Supervise offenders that are placed in the community by the courts or state correctional facilities
- Monitor offenders that are place on electronic monitoring
- Recommend treatment plans to help offenders become successful in society
- Ensure offenders follow the law and parole/probation order
- Prepare reports for offenders who are in violations of their parole or probation.
0-5 years of experience
- Monitor a certain number of juveniles assigned to my caseload.
- Complete reports for the judge when a juvenile is taken to court.
- Administer random drug tests to clients.
- Transport clients to various placement facilities when deemed
- Complete case closing reports for those juveniles who have
- Attend various meetings with different agencies concerning the juveniles on my caseload.
0-5 years of experience
- Supervised juveniles placed on probation
- Worked with parents and juveniles in regards to successful progress with cases
- Conducted reports on a daily basis in regards to compliance, treatment, social history
- Conducted interviews as needed
- Worked with multiple agencies to ensure positive outcome in all cases
6-10 years of experience
- Responsible for the supervision and case management of adult clients sentenced to probation.
- Utilize motivational interviewing in gathering information regarding client’s risk and needs while developing case plans to support each client in their individual stage of change.
- Provide appropriate referrals for treatment and other community resources.
- Maintain contact with outside agencies to ensure compliance with supervision and treatment.
- Provide written reports to the court as well as verbal testimony regarding client progress and compliance.
- Maintain documentation necessary to comply with state supervision standards.
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