JOB
POSTING TYPE: Open CompetitiveDEPARTMENT: Community CorrectionsHOURS: Full-time, Days 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMPREFERRED HIRING RANGE: $67,643-$84,554 annuallyFULL SALARY RANGE: $67,643 - $105,693 Annually (108 Salary Grade)LOCATION: West St. PaulUNION: A450CLOSE DATE: 4:30p.m. on 5/30/2024DAKOTA COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS IS HIRING A PROBATION OFFICER TO MANAGE A CASELOAD OF DRUG DIVERSION AND DWI PROGRAM CLIENTS. This agent will work from the West St. Paul (Northern Services Center) location.THIS RECRUITMENT REQUIRES THE COMPLETION OF SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS WHICH MUST BE RECEIVED WITH THE APPLICATION. What you will do: Probation officers establish professional relationships with clients involved in the criminal justice system. The primary responsibility of a probation officer is to facilitate client change actively and directly. This requires a holistic view of human behavior. Dakota County seeks probation officers who see themselves as change agents for their clients, engaging clients and their families, assessing their barriers to success, supporting access to needed services, motivating clients to seek change, and extending interventions that lead clients to greater success. In addition, probation officers are responsible to monitor and document conditions of probation through court reports and recommendations, refer and facilitate cognitive behavioral and other service groups.Community Corrections' Mission Statement: To transform lives, promote equity and increase community safety.Community Corrections' Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement: As a system we are committed to dismantling institutional racism and healing historical trauma. We are moving forward as a place where inclusion, respect, acceptance, growth, and teaching are expected. We will recognize our individualities. We will listen to every voice, recognize our biases, and grow towards a more equitable and inclusive culture. We will help each other learn by modeling, teaching, and listening.Community Corrections is part of the Community Services Division. Community Services includes Social Services, Public Health, Veteran Services, and Employment and Economic Assistance. The division is focusing on Integrated Service Delivery and meeting the needs of all our clients no matter which department(s) are providing services. We work with our clients to support their needs for housing, employment, transportation, health care, education, financial assistance, and empowerment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Need to Have Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, corrections, social Work, criminal Justice, human services, sociology, education, or related field.ANDTwo years professional work experience with clients from a diverse background in the fields of corrections, social work, social services, education, chemical dependency, mental health, residential treatment, or related field. ANDValid driver's license.To be eligible for hire, an applicant must successfully complete a background check.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Required at time of hire: Ability to adapt to and support organizational change.Ability to explore individual's cultural perspectives to learn the impact of culture on behaviors, attitudes, reactions, communication cues, resiliency, and values of clients.Skill in communicating across difference based on a strong awareness of one's own personal values, stereotypes, and biases.Ability to respond in a genuine and empathetic manner to clients, utilizing techniques such as active listening and reflection.Ability to convey information effectively and appropriately in writing and discussion.Ability to consider creative approaches to achieving case goals, looking beyond pro forma remedies.Ability to manage conflict and deescalate crisis situations.Ability to adapt to and support organizational change. Demonstrated within 6-month probationary period: Knowledge of laws and court procedures in adult court in Minnesota and understand them. Ability to work in multisystem collaborations, including within the criminal justice system, across the Community Services division, and with treatment and service providers.Ability to learn and implement EBP in community corrections including risk assessment, motivational interviewing, professional alliance, and cognitive interventions.Ability to learn and understand laws and court procedures in adult court in Minnesota.Ability to manage conflict and deescalate crisis situations.Ability and willingness to engage a client’s natural support system to facilitate supportive relationships in the case planning process.Willingness to partner and engage with job coach for ongoing professional growth and development as an adaptive component.Demonstrates ability to work independently in county data bases.Work Environment: The work is performed in a county office building, in the community, or remote work setting. Some of the work is sedentary and may have extensive use of computer. Incumbents may need to lift, up to twenty pounds on an occasional basis. Travel may be required.Benefits Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.Excellent work-life balance.Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year).Eleven paid holidays each year and one floating holiday.Pension with a generous employer contribution.Ability to work from home some of the time.Selection ProcessYou submit an online application that includes supplemental questionsWe assign you a score based on your qualifications Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview considerationWe conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer We extend an offer and conduct background checksAbout Dakota County: Dakota County is Minnesota’s third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is “Be More” and we strive every day to achieve excellence in public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation. Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.