Court Navigator​/Probation Officer

Overview

The Broomfield Municipal Court is hiring a Court Navigator / Probation Officer. This is a dual-role position that blends community support, resource navigation and court-ordered supervision. If you’re organized, compassionate and motivated to connect people with resources that improve lives and support community outcomes, this may be the role for you.

Interviews for this position will be held the week of February 9th.

• Connects individuals to services aimed at assisting those within the Broomfield Community who are dealing with mental health, substance abuse, homelessness and basic needs insecurities. Services may be provided at court, on an outreach basis, or as otherwise appropriate, and will include crisis intervention as needed.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing, stages of change, strengths-based case management, housing first, and trauma-informed care.
• Serves as probation officer for those cases that require court ordered supervision.
• Participate in county and regional oversight committees to provide feedback on current community services and to identify and propose the expansion of services to address service gaps.

• Strong background in social work, probation supervision, or mental health services
• Ability to work collaboratively with prosecutors, defense attorneys, and municipal court staff as well as independently
• Collaborative focused approach with ability to build relationships with community partners and connect individuals with those resources

• Salary Range: $31.93 - $43.19/hour
• 14 days paid vacation + 10 sick days per year + 12 paid holidays
• No probationary period - start accruing your leave day 1
• 6% employer retirement match
• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Wellness discount on insurance premiums available

The incumbent connects targeted clients with service providers and assists clients in identifying resources necessary to progress toward addressing underlying mental health, substance abuse, housing and food insecurities and other barriers, and/or completion of the terms and conditions of a sentence. The incumbent conducts assessments, writes reports, formulates case plans with the clients, facilitates continuity of care, and reports findings. This includes detailed data entry to track individual client needs and progress.

Motivates and manages the clients probation period using a continuum of sanctions and incentives. When appropriate, recommends extension or termination of probation. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies. Conduct inventory of existing resources for targeted populations to identify gaps in local services, as determined by reference to model programs and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field.

• 2 years experience providing direct client services.

Years of related experience may be substituted for required education, however education cannot be substituted for the necessary work experience. Candidates must meet the minimum required years of work experience.

• Must be at least 18 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record for continued employment.
• New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: in-person or virtual interviews, reference checks, background checks including local police check, sex-offender registry and DMV check.
• Cannot have been convicted of a felony or disqualifying misdemeanor as per NCIC/CCIC policy.