Probation Officer (FT)

Advocate Program, Inc. is a multi-faceted community agency whose missions is to facilitate social change and enhance public safety through leadership, research, education, supervision, and services, utilizing best and evidence-based practices.

The Advocate Program, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit, 501 c (3) justice agency that offers probation, diversion, community service, DUI and traffic programs, domestic violence programs, substance abuse and mental health evaluations and treatment to court-ordered individuals. It has expanded to work with juveniles and families in the juvenile justice field, families impacted by family conflict and violence, and homeless veterans and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial interview with clients referred from Domestic Violence and Felony Drug Court.
• Conduct a financial screen on those clients being referred for treatment.
• Assess client needs in order to ensure proper treatment placement and/or referral. (i.e., language, victim relationship, etc)
• Assist and refer clients needing services to the Social Services Department when necessary.
• Conduct monthly report in’s on probationers, conduct urinalysis testing as needed.
• Prepare for and be present for Domestic Violence Drug Court Calendars on weekly basis. Prepare reports for Domestic Violence Judges and State Attorney’s Office.
• Request compliance reports from local Batterer’s Intervention, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health treatment providers and update client’s file with updated report.
• Work closely with Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts, and the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.

Case Management responsibilities to include:

• Daily reviews
• Refer clients to mental health centers, substance abuse centers and for psychological evaluation when ordered.
• Appear in court for set calendars as needed.
• Post all client/case information into system.
• Filing, returning client calls daily
• Send out ITR’s as needed
• Contact treatment agencies as required for case management purposes.
• Assist unit in achieving ST and Fee Collection goals identified yearly.
• Miscellaneous duties as determined by Unit Manager.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Computer Skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Candidates should be creative, highly motivated, and able to thrive under pressure
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to function in a fast-paced team environment
• Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field or a high school diploma with over 5 years work experience in a criminal justice setting.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The employee performs work in a normal office setting within a reasonable environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to perform local and non-local travel.

Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17