How do they match: Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

  • Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

  • Adult Probation and Parole Officer
  • Probation and Parole Officer
  • Probation and Patrol Agent

  • 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.

  • Inform offenders or inmates of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational 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.
  • Develop and prepare packets containing information about social service agencies, assistance organizations, and programs that might be useful for inmates or offenders.
  • Gather information about offenders' backgrounds by talking to offenders, their families and friends, and other people who have relevant information.
  • Identify and approve work placements for offenders with community service sentences.

  • Arrange physical or mental health services for clients.
  • Collect information about clients.
  • Help clients get needed services or resources.
  • Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.
  • Maintain client information or service records.
  • Visit individuals in their homes to provide support or information.