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About Us.

The Alternative Community Corrections Program (ACCP) is a Tennessee Department of Correction treatment provider for non-violent felony offenders administered through the First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA).  The program provides comprehensive, intensive outpatient treatment and court ordered supervision for clients with addiction issues within the First Judicial District of Northeast Tennessee.

We are looking to hire fulltime a Resource Case Officer based at our headquarters in Johnson City. (on-site; no weekends)

What You Will Be Doing.

Our Resource Case Officer maintains case files/records for offenders assigned to the program, interviews offenders regularly to evaluate their progress in accomplishing goals and maintaining specified terms/rehabilitation plans. The position also administers career assessment(s), conducts career training, and works within the community to secure jobs and employment opportunities. This position will also be responsible for assisting offenders with other needed community resources (i.e. employment, educational opportunities, vocational training, medical and housing). Closely collaborates and coordinates with other ACCP teammates.

• Appears as Officer and liaison with the Criminal Courts in the First Judicial District;
• Conducts pre-sentence investigations and post sentence report for court;
• Supervises an assigned caseload (initially 15 but not to exceed 30), meeting with clients in the office to provide appropriate services needed along with recommendations for community service placement, skills training and reentry;
• Administers required career assessment(s), conducts career training and education, and works within the community to secure jobs and employment opportunities for offenders assigned to ACCP.
• Secures new and maintaining current, beneficial and professional community relations with other non-profit and governmental agencies for the purpose of community service placements for offenders assigned to ACCP;
• Prepares monthly statistical reports, quarterly checks, file checks, exit summaries, violation reports, etc.
• Closely collaborates and coordinates supervision of treatment with other ACCP teammates.

Education & Skills You Need.

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college/university in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related discipline required.

Two years’ work experience in criminal justice system in human services or the criminal justice system preferred. Recent graduates will be considered.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products (Outlook, Excel) and Google platforms (Docs/Sheets).

Team player; Invested in client success; Compassionate, collaborative and self-directed.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time Monday through Friday – No weekends
• Flexible schedule (usually 8am to 5pm with 1hr unpaid for lunch)
• Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
• TN State Pension (legacy) with TCRS & deferred compensation plan
• Generous Paid-Time-Off and 14 Paid Holidays
•  Full benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD/STD, FSA, HSA with employer contribution
• Paid training & continuing education benefits; Opportunity for advancement; and much more...

First Tennessee Human Resource Agency (FTHRA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic(s) protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities (EOE M/F/V/D/DFWP)

All applicants are drug screened upon being made a contingent offer of employment. All employees are subject to random drug screens.  Applications accepted at FTHRA.Org or at application kiosk located at FTHRA Corporate Office, 704 Rolling Hills Drive, J.C., TN 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., M-F, DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open Until Filled. "Equal Opportunity Employer."

NOTE: We cannot accept resumes that are unaccompanied by a fully completed FTHRA application.

NOTICE This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Criminal Justice; Adult Probation Officer, Correctional Counselor, Deputy Probation Officer (DPO), Juvenile Probation Officer, Parole Agent, Parole Officer (PO), Probation Agent, Probation and Parole Officer, Probation Counselor, Probation Officer