How do they match: Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

  • Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.

  • Arrange for medical, mental health, or substance abuse treatment services according to individual needs or court orders.
  • Arrange for postrelease services, such as employment, housing, counseling, education, and social activities.
  • Inform offenders or inmates of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.

  • Arrange physical or mental health services for clients.
  • Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.
  • Provide educational materials to community members.
  • Refer individuals to educational or work programs.