Corrections Services Specialist II

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## Overview
Corrections Services Specialists plan, supervise and coordinate unit
activities and programs for facility units, or for offenders in a field
setting. Interviews family members, school officials, law enforcement
agencies, vocational counselors, medical practitioners, special
treatment program staff, victims, and others regarding assigned cases.
Assesses offender's potential for improvement, stability or continued
deterioration. Individually or as part of a treatment team, formulates
case plans to help individual and family functions; and to develop
living skills, educational, and vocational goals as appropriate.
Evaluates individual progress and unit functioning. May coordinate and
direct living unit activities consistent with established goals. May
initiate emergency procedures to remove an offender from his current
living situation and arrange appropriate placement consistent with good
security and treatment practices. Develops recommendations for changes
in individual or unit status.
This position acts as a liaison for the Department with Community Boards
and monitors compliance with reparative agreements developed by a
Reparative Board. Performs related work as required.

Work is performed in a field office or in a correctional facility.
Significant interaction with potentially dangerous correctional clients
is involved. High stress may be present, as is some danger of physical
assault. Evening, weekend, and alternating shift duty may be required to
provide necessary services or emergency coverage. Field travel is
necessary and incumbents may be required to provide private means of
transportation. Work related court appearances may be anticipated.
## Environmental Factors
Duties are performed in a correctional facility or field office.
Significant interaction with potentially dangerous correctional clients
is involved. Evening, weekend, and alternating shift duty may be
required to provide necessary services or emergency coverage. Some field
travel may be necessary, for which private means of transportation is
required. Work related court appearances may be anticipated.