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 postrelease services, such as employment, housing, counseling, education, and social activities.
  • Develop liaisons and networks with other parole officers, community agencies, correctional institutions, psychiatric facilities, and aftercare agencies to plan for helping offenders with life adjustments.
  • Inform offenders or inmates of requirements of conditional release, such as office visits, restitution payments, or educational and employment stipulations.

  • Provide educational materials to community members.
  • Refer individuals to educational or work programs.