Salary: $22.2891 per hour
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.
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.
Position Summary:
Overview:
Duties:
- Works with inmates to determine individual needs including but not limited to:
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Coordination and collaboration with probation/parole.
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Verifying address for release with the courts.
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Identifying and assisting with re-integration needs and makes referrals as appropriate.
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Coordination with the courts for upcoming hearings as necessary.
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Participates in any classification or re-classification tasks as directed.
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Recommends available programs and services based on inmate’s needs and assists in the coordination of programming and services.
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Completes visits to assigned housing units no less than three (3) times a week.
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Addresses day-to-day concerns of unit staff and inmates as needed.
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Conducts assessments as directed.
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Responds to inmates’ requests either directly received from an inmate or received from Administration.
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Submits parole forms and other documentation to Jail Administration and the Courts as directed.
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Supports and assists with all safety and justice initiatives to reduce the overall jail population and recidivism.
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Resolves conflicts regarding an inmate’s charges, sentencing information, and other stipulations/mandates imposed by the Courts.
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Coordinates with Alternative Housing, Inmate Programs, and Reentry for collaboration with services.
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Works with other County departments and agencies.
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Attends trainings as directed.
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Participates on committees and workgroups as designated by the Warden or Deputy Wardens.
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Performs other related duties as required or requested.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Counseling and casework/case management methods and techniques
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General laws, guidelines, policies, and procedures of appropriate agencies and government jurisdictions
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Notary functions
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Criminal justice system
Skill in:
Ability to:
- Interact with an inmate population
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, outside agencies, the public, and inmates, etc.
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Respond to the needs and problems of inmates
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Maintain accurate case records
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Communicate effectively and efficiently both orally and in writing
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Follow written and oral instructions
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Adapt to work on a multi-disciplinary team
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Resolve problems and practice resource engagement
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Residency: Not required to live in Allegheny County
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D
