Bellevue Probation Volunteer Program

Essential functions:

• Conduct intakes for new referrals.
• Evaluate applications for eligibility.
• Verify employment and residential information.
• Research case information.
• Maintain records and files.
• Correspond with other criminal justice agencies, treatment facilities, and service providers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired qualifications:

• A “can do” attitude and a desire to assist others.
• Desire for a hands-on volunteer activity.
• Willingness to work under supervision while gradually assuming more responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Experience using computers, including programs such as Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Essential functions:

• Provide support for clients reintegrating back into the community.
• Conduct one-time or ongoing meetings with clients to evaluate their needs and locate appropriate resources.
• Contact agencies to coordinate connections.
• Build collaborative relationships with community-based agencies.
• Maintain and update resource lists.
• Data entry: Compile data using Microsoft Office (Excel) and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired qualifications:

• Strong research and organization skills.
• Willingness to interview clients to understand their needs and locate services.
• Work under supervision while gradually assuming more responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse populations.
• Experience using computers, including programs such as Microsoft Office/Teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Essential functions:

• Assist Senior Office Assistant as needed at the front desk.
• Assist accounting staff with reviewing financial documents as needed.
• Create and manage accounting spreadsheets.
• Schedule classes and appointments as needed.
• Data entry and records management for all Probation programs.
• Filing and organization.
• Send out monthly statements as needed.
• Other clerical duties as needed.

Desired qualifications:

• Ability to have professional interactions with customers.
• Effectively handle multiple inquires.
• Willingness to work under supervision while gradually assuming more responsibilities with experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population.
• Experience using computers, including programs such as Microsoft Office, Teams, and other internal software
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to ask for help.
• Compassion and empathy when working with clientele.

Essential functions:

• Schedule appointments.
• Meet with participants to determine immediate and ongoing needs.
• Contact third parties/resources to help find resolutions.
• Provide correspondence to Courts and Department of Licensing as needed.
• Maintain files and documentation.

Desired qualifications:

• Strong and clear communication skills.
• Willingness to attend various Court hearings.
• Experience using computers, including programs such as Microsoft Office/Teams and Zoom.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of the Criminal Justice System and Department of Licensing.
• Strong negotiating and problem-solving skills.