Youthful Offender Parole Board Representative
California State Personnel Board Specification
Definition
Under general direction, as a case hearing representative of the Youthful Offender Parole Board, reviews case material, conducts hearings and makes case decisions on the classification, assignment, transfer, parole, conditions of parole and violations of parole for wards committed to the Department of the Youth Authority; when serving as Chairperson's Representative in lieu of a member of the Youthful Offender Parole Board, participates as a full Board member in hearings and resulting decisions; and performs other related work.
Typical Tasks
As a representative of the Youthful Offender Parole Board in a panel or referee capacity, independently reviews case material, conducts or participates in case hearings and makes decisions as to (1) initial classification, assignment or transfer to institutions or facilities operated by the Department of the Youth Authority or operated by agencies other than the Department of the Youth Authority; (2) discharge of commitment; (3) release on parole and sets conditions thereof; (4) whether conditions of parole have been violated and revocation of parole is warranted; (5) the need for detention of persons on parole; (6) recommendation of treatment programs; (7) the date of next appearance of persons committed to the Department of the Youth Authority; (8) the return of nonresident persons committed to the jurisdiction of the state of residence. As assigned, and as a major function, serves in Youthful Offender Parole Board hearings in lieu of a member of the Board and, in this capacity, participates in proceedings in the same manner as a full member of the Youthful Offender Parole Board. Reviews case material and other pertinent material on wards prior to their appearance before the Board; interviews wards and evaluates results of individual treatment program; makes special ward studies and reports. As assigned, represents the Board in staff, administrative and professional conferences; addresses groups on the Department of the Youth Authority programs; cooperates with groups interested in rehabilitation of youthful offenders; and performs administrative functions.
Minimum Qualifications
Either I
In California state service either:
1. One year of experience in the correctional field performing duties at or above the level of responsibility of a Youth Authority Administrator, Rehabilitation Services or Community and Staff Services; or
2. Two years of experience in the correctional field performing custody, classification, casework, treatment, or parole duties at or above a level of responsibility equivalent to a Program Administrator, Correctional School; or
3. Three years of experience in the correctional field performing custody, classification, casework, treatment, or parole duties at or above a level of responsibility equivalent to a Parole Agent III, Youth Authority; or
4. Three years of experience performing the duties of a Board Coordinating Parole Agent, Youthful Offender Parole Board; or
5. Three years of experience at a level of responsibility equivalent to a Treatment Team Supervisor, one year of which shall have been performing duties as the primary fact finder for the facility's Disciplinary Decision Making System.
Or II
Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to four years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.) and
Experience: Either
1. Three years of administrative or supervisory experience in a probation department, or under the County Parole Board, in a class in the probation series above the first full supervisory level; or three years of experience as a juvenile court referee; or
2. One year of experience in the capacity of a hearing officer conducting quasi-judicial administrative hearings in the correctional field which included reviewing case material, evaluating testimony and making decisions concerned with the disposition of the case. (Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must be in a class at
Or Above the Level of A Youth Authority Administrator,
Rehabilitation Services or Community and Staff Services.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Youth Authority Act, Welfare and Institutions Code and Penal Code; policies and rules of the Youthful Offender Parole Board and agreements of the Department of the Youth Authority pertaining to acceptance, rejection, classification, assignment, transfer, and parole of persons committed to the Department of the Youth Authority; principles, techniques, and trends in rehabilitation, parole and social casework as related to youthful offenders; functions and procedures of the court system of the State of California and law enforcement agencies as related to youthful offenders; employment conditions and opportunities in California and facilities available for instruction and training of paroled youths. Ability to: Interpret and apply provisions of the Youth Authority Act, Welfare and Institutions Code, and Penal Code; interpret and apply policies, rules and agreements of the Department of the Youth Authority pertaining to acceptance, rejection, classification, assignment, transfer and parole of persons committed to the Department of the Youth Authority; evaluate sociological, psychological, psychiatric and vocational findings and recommendations; extract from case records pertinent facts and data and present them in a clear, concise manner; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with private and community agencies, officials and staff members; analyze situations and take effective action; gather, record and evaluate pertinent and meaningful statistics and reports; speak and write effectively.
Special Personal Characteristics
Understanding of and demonstrated interest in the rehabilitation of youthful offenders; demonstrated understanding of and concern for the aims and policies of the Youthful Offender Parole Board; willingness to travel throughout the State; willingness to work long hours; tact, high moral standards, patience, and emotional stability.
