Rate of pay will be $19.00 hourly.
Third- or fourth-year college student pursuing a degree in criminal justice or related field.
OR
Recent graduate in the last six (6) months with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or
related field.Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.The position offers opportunities to work with criminal justice involved clients placed on pre-trial supervision, probation supervision or supervised release with D&O Community Corrections. Assists with providing case management that includes but is not limited to cognitive behavioral interventions, referral to community-based agencies and collaboration with partners to aid client in behavior change and reduction of barriers to success. Writes reports and appears in court as needed. Work can involve non-traditional hours, group facilitation and close contact with local law enforcement agencies, social services and the criminal justice system. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
- Assists probation and pretrial officers in the supervision of justice involved individuals
- Completes a variety of risk/need assessments
- Provides case management to individual clients including developing case plans to set goals related to criminogenic risk
- Completes cognitive behavior interventions with clients on an individual basis and in group settings to impact lasting change
- Co-facilitates client based groups
- Consults and staffs cases to determine appropriate referrals to community-based treatment programs and collaborates with referral agencies to support clients in successful participation
- Collaborates with a broad range of criminal justice, social service and community based partners
- Prepares a variety of reports for the court. Provides input and makes recommendations to court about client dispositions.
- Attends trainings to enhance knowledge and skills around correctional best practices
- Meet a variety of unexpected business needs
- Knowledge of the behavioral sciences
- Knowledge of social and economic problems
- Knowledge of agency policies
- knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system
- Knowledge of chemical dependency issues
- Knowledge of the techniques of counseling
- Knowledge of correctional best practices
- Skill in the use of computers and technology
- Ability to plan and organize work
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas
- Ability to deal tactfully with people
- Ability to exercise initiative with some supervision
- Ability to use community resources appropriately
- Ability to organize efficiently and keep records current
- Ability to exercise good judgment and to take appropriate action in matters relevant to caseload management
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
Function:
24% or Less
25% - 49%
50%-74%
75% or more
Office Environment
X
Sitting
X
Standing, Walking
X
Reaching, Kneeling, Stooping
X
Lift up to 10 pounds
X
Repetitive hand movements
X
Typing/Data Entry
X
Talking, Hearing
X
Close Vision (Near Acuity)
X
Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force)
X
An Equal Opportunity Employer
