Parole Program Specialist 20088074

Parole Program Specialist Location: Cuyahoga County, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Job Responsibilities Serves under the direction of the ORAS Program Administrators as Case Analyst for the Quality Assurance of the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS). Provides continual ORAS technical assistance and coaching to identified staff. Identifies regional training needs in the area of ORAS. Serves as Subject Matter Expert for ORAS. Makes recommendations to ORAS Program Administrators concerning modifications of policies and procedures. Acts independently and makes recommendations when necessary to effect change. Prepares and reviews publications, reports, and documents. Serves as lead for assigned APA region ORAS quality assurance, evaluating the effectiveness of staff interviews, scoring of ORAS and case planning. Promotes development and integration of ORAS in the region. Develops and maintains data and records. Creates monthly statistical reports. Provides guidance to Unit Supervisors, Senior Parole Officers, and Parole Officers related to ORAS. Assists with ORAS training, coaching and quality assurance for the ODRC Institutions and Community agencies as needed. Participates in community interaction meetings, advisory boards, committees, and teams. Develops and maintains community relations through partnerships and cross training with other agencies. May participate in internal management audits and serve on the Bureau of Internal Standards and Compliance audit team. Provides quality assurance on ODRC‑led Evidence‑Based initiatives. Monitors quality of reports and services delivered by field staff through use of management information systems, data, and direct observations. Identifies training needs in the area of case planning, interview skills, and evidence‑based practices. Provides assistance and coaching to identified staff on case planning, interview skills, and evidence‑based practices. Attends trainings to maintain SME status and/or certifications in ORAS, case planning, interview skills, and agency‑promoted evidence‑based practices. Completes special assignments as directed by the ORAS Program Administrators. Attends meetings, conferences, trainings; may give presentations and conduct training. Must conduct themselves professionally, and in a law‑adhering manner, at all times and in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct. Qualifications 6 yrs. training or 6 yrs. experience in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. training or 6 mos. experience providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio Driver's license. Or completion of undergraduate core program in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, social work, psychology or related field; 48 mos. training or 48 mos. experience in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in corrections/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. training or 6 mos. experience providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio Driver's license. Or completion of graduate core program in criminology, criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, social work, psychology or related field; 36 mos. training or 36 mos. experience in community corrections to include report writing, offender treatment referrals, offender service delivery & participation in correction/criminal justice agencies operations & investigations; 6 mos. training or 6 mos. experience providing work direction &/or training; valid Ohio Driver's license. Or 12 mos. experience as Senior Parole Officer, 69812; valid Ohio Driver's license. Or 24 mos. experience as Parole Officer, 69810 or 69811; valid Ohio Driver's license. Or equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above. Job Skills: Criminology/Criminal Justice Benefits Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy (HR‑39), and as outlined in the posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio