parole officer – Edmonton, AB – Job posting

Perform administrative tasks

Half-way house

Advise and counsel inmates regarding their problems

Evaluate offenders’ progress

Liaise with the inmates’ families and contacts in the community

Recommend actions when probation or parole is violated

Interview offenders to prepare pre-sentence reports

Assess offenders’ prospects for successful reintegration into the community

Refer offenders to community and social services programs

Child welfare check;

Criminal record check;

Confidential security clearance;

Own vehicle;

Valid driver’s licence;

Fast-paced environment;

Attention to detail;

Tight deadlines;

Urban area;

Effective interpersonal skills;

Accurate;

Excellent oral communication;

Interpersonal awareness;

Judgement;

Values and ethics;