What are the responsibilities and job description for the Release Specialist position at Huntington County Government?
Huntington County Community Corrections Department has an opening for a Full Time Release Specialist
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the daily supervision of participants of the Pre-Trial and Community Correction programs utilizing prescribed policies and procedures, while ensuring a secure, safe, and humane environment for individuals in pretrial or post-conviction supervision program status using evidence-based practices.
Experience in criminal justice, social work, or counseling is preferred and a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with the public and participants in a courteous and tactful manner including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities and disabilities.
The successful candidate must have the ability to empower program participants to make life-changing decisions by providing appropriate and specific evaluation, analysis and problem-solving techniques.
Pay is up to $19.49 per hour. DOQ/E. The successful candidate must be flexible to work hours outside of business hours (8a-4:30p M-F).
Huntington County provides a competitive benefit package to all full time employees after the successful completion of 45 days of employment including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, PERF retirement, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and a Generous Paid Time Off Program.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $19.49 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19
