Hennepin County
Cognitive Interventions Probation Officer
Pay$69550.52 - $104325.79 / year
LocationMinneapolis/Minnesota
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 4525690
- Facilitate a variety of Cognitive Skills groups for system involved clients.
- Manage Juvenile Probation referrals and screen clients for appropriate placement in groups, in collaboration with referring Probation Officer.
- Schedule groups, locations, and facilitators.
- Co-facilitate Cognitive Skills Groups with newly trained facilitators for onboarding purposes, provide on-going support and coaching to facilitators.
- Document and maintain client’s Cognitive Skills Group progress in CSTS for Probation Officers to enhance case plans and 1:1 Cognitive Interventions; including attendance, assignments, participation, and completion of groups.
- Collaborate with DOCCR partners to measure and assess DOCCR Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) efforts, training needs of CBI facilitators, and future programming needs.
- Report to Juvenile Probation Operations on a quarterly basis to review status, needs, success, etc.
- Participate in the development of cognitive skills groups and support this effort throughout the division, including becoming a trainer of curriculums.
- Participate in county, state, and nationwide CBI efforts and trainings.
- Communicate Cognitive Skills Group programming provided to Juvenile Probation clients with court and community partners and other stakeholders.
- Individuals hired at the Senior PO level must operate with limited oversight and demonstrate an ability to actively manage various groups and tasks, independently or with minimal assistance problem solve and adapt dependent on client need and responsivity factors, as well as changing group dynamics. Defending decisions or recommendations independently in Court or with DOCCR partners.
- Individuals hired at the Career PO level must demonstrate an advanced knowledge of cognitive interventions, history of facilitation experience, proficient with correctional Evidence Based Practices, ability to train facilitators in curriculum. In addition to duties listed above.
For hire as a Probation/Parole Officer, Senior :- One of the following:
- Associate degree in any field and six or more years of full-time equivalent paid experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Bachelor's degree in a non-related field and four or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, or a related field and three or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by in the justice system or human services.
- Master's degree or higher in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, or a related field; including completion of a supervised clinical field work training/internship (if required by degree program); and one or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Note: The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
For hire as a Probation/Parole Officer, Career :- One of the following:
- Associate degree in any field and eight or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Bachelor's degree in a non-related field and six or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, or a related field, a nd five or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Master's degree or higher in sociology, social work, criminal justice, psychology, counseling, law enforcement, education, or a related field; including completion of a supervised clinical field work training/internship (if required by the degree program); and three or more years of relevant full-time equivalent paid or volunteer work experience with clients served by the justice system or human services.
- Note: The Evidence Based Practice Corrections Professional Certificate may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
Nice to have:- Experience facilitating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy groups.
- Experience working with clients with system involvement, chemical dependency, and/or mental health diagnoses.
- Knowledge of the principles of Evidence-Based Practices.
- Knowledge of the principles of social learning theory, casework practices, interviewing and investigative methods, the criminal justice system, criminology, counseling methods, individual and group behavior, chemical abuse assessment and treatment, laws relating to correctional programs and procedures, therapeutic and strength-based approaches.
- Ability to:
- Use differing intervention strategies which facilitate client change.
- Function independently within defined agency policy and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of client information, meet deadlines, and work effectively within the authority of the criminal justice system.
- Apply safety and security policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills and well organized, detail oriented, and comfortable with evolving technology.
About the department:
The Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation works to enhance community safety, promote community restoration, and reduce the risk of re-offense. Department staff and volunteers serve Hennepin County at more than 20 service locations ranging from correctional facilities to probation reporting offices and occupational training centers, delivering sustainable correctional services to more than 26,000 adult and juvenile clients. It is the largest community corrections organization in Minnesota. Learn more at www.hennepin.us/corrections .
About Hennepin County:Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (log in as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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Application materials will be reviewed and invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
Under facility licensing requirements, positions at the Juvenile Detention Center are required to undergo a Department of Human Services Background Study (MS 245C.13). Convictions for certain crimes will have an effect on your ability to be hired according to the disqualification schedule listed in Minnesota Statute 245C.15. Individuals convicted for any level of Criminal Sexual Conduct are disqualified from being hired into any position within the DOCCR under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). Other past involvement with the criminal court system will not automatically disqualify you from working at the DOCCR; individual circumstances are reviewed and evaluated confidentially. If you do not know your exact conviction information, you can refer to your sentencing order or contact the county where you were convicted.If you have any questions, please contact:Marita Nguyenmarita.nguyen@hennepin.us
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The Juvenile Probation Division in the Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCCR) is seeking a Cognitive Interventions Probation Officer. This position will facilitate and manage internal Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) groups, manage CBI group referrals, and collaborate with other DOCCR CBI efforts.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.Current regular or probationary Hennepin County employees in the Probation/Parole Officer, Senior or Probation/Parole Officer, Career job classification are encouraged to apply to be considered for lateral transfer.
The list created from this posting will be used to fill a vacancy at either the Probation/Parole Officer, Senior or Probation/Parole Officer, Career level, depending on qualifications.
Salary based on qualifications:
Probation/Parole Officer, Senior salary: $63,084.38 - $94,626.57 Annually
Probation/Parole Officer, Career salary: $69,550.52 - $104,325.79 AnnuallyLocation and hours:This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 1256 Penn Avenue North, Suite 5400, Minneapolis, MN 55411, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will generally operate during standard business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and may include evening hours to meet the needs of clients. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About this position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Probation/Parole Officer, Senior or Probation/Parole Officer, Career.
Click here to view the job classification specification for Probation/Parole Officer, Senior.
Click here to view the job classification specification for Probation/Parole Officer, Career.
In this position, you will:About the company
26667 Hennepin County is a county in the US state of Minnesota.