Monday, April 9, 2012

Assistant Applicant Screener, THE PROGRAM for Offenders, Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 4/9/12

Assistant Applicant Screener,
THE PROGRAM for Offenders, Inc. – Pittsburgh, PA

Position: Assistant Applicant Screener
Location:  Pittsburgh, PA (Downtown Area)

Organizational Summary: 
THE PROGRAM for Offenders, Inc. (TPFO) is a nonprofit organization that provides residential alternatives to incarceration, drug and alcohol treatment, and a wide range of support services to male and female offenders in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.  TPFO’s mission is to provide supportive services for offenders to give them a second chance and to give their children a first chance.  The organization’s goals are to provide services that facilitate the reintegration of offenders into society while reducing the number of offenders returning to criminal behavior; to increase community awareness about the plight of offenders; and to provide programs that strengthen families and deter intergenerational crime.

General Description:
This position is responsible for recruiting, screening, and coordinating the transfer of male and female applicants into the residential centers of THE PROGRAM.  This person is also responsible for being a liaison between THE PROGRAM and the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and other facets of the criminal justice system.

Major Responsibilities:

• Have current knowledge of criminal justice system
• Recruit applicants from the criminal justice system
• Collect necessary background data for applicants
• Interview potential applicants within the Allegheny County Jail and other correctional institutions
• Assist in the presentation of applicant information at the weekly review team meeting
• Transfer residents from the correctional institution to our residential facility
• Act as the courthouse liaison with criminal court staff
• Attend and supervise residents at court proceedings
• Maintain necessary documentation
• Attend resident escape proceedings
• Maintain daily communication other Applicant Screener staff regarding applicants and other duties
• Attend and participate in necessary meetings
• Assist in the preparation of monthly reports on applicant statistics
• Perform the duties of the Applicant Screener in his/her absence
• Maintain appropriate and professional relationships within county, state and federal criminal justice systems
• Participate in professional development training that includes but is not limited to working with offenders, substance abuse, etc.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule and perform monthly on-call duties as set-forth by the Director of Corrections

Experience and Qualifications:

• An Associate’s Degree and a minimum of two years’ related experience required, a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as a peer
• Ability to organize and coordinate managed care contracts
• Ability to obtain current Act 33 & 34 Clearances
• Ability to obtain Allegheny County Jail Clearances

TO APPLY: 

Please submit a cover letter, resume, 3 professional references, and salary history (place job title in subject line) to:

tpfo.11@hotmail.com

or you can fax your documents to ATTN: Lisa Hoff at 412-882-1084

Review of resumes/packets will continue until the position(s) are filled.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

TPFO is an equal opportunity employer.

Please mention that you heard about this opportunity from Dewey & Kaye Jobs Watch in your cover letter when applying for this position.

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