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 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.
  • Identify and approve work placements for offenders with community service sentences.

  • Arrange physical or mental health services for clients.
  • Help clients get needed services or resources.
  • Maintain client information or service records.