DRC Case Officer (Blount Co.)

Responsibilities

• Provide probation-style supervision and monitoring of non-violent felony offenders released from incarceration and assigned to supervision through the Day Reporting Center or Evidence-Based Programming for alcohol and drug treatments.
• Supervise assigned clients directly through home and office visits, and establish needed supportive services.
• Communicate with local Recovery Courts, judges, District Attorneys, Public Defenders, and other judicial staff.
• Provide testimony in court, assist with electronic monitoring, collections of fees, and submit monthly reports.
• Locate and establish professional relationships with local resource agencies.
• Maintain documentation to comply with ETHRA and Tennessee Department of Corrections (TDOC) program policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct assessments to determine felony offenders' needs for successful reintegration.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited university or college with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social/Behavioral Sciences, or a closely related field; or a minimum of 4 years of working experience, including law enforcement experience.
• Considerable experience in criminal court proceedings and working with felony offenders.
• Ability to follow program procedures and make appropriate and timely decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license.

Benefits

• 401k
• State of Tennessee Retirement (Retire Ready)
• Excellent benefits package
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule

Monday - Friday (no weekends)