Lead Assessor​/Pretrial Case Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pretrial Case Managers support the success of pretrial defendants, many of which have substance use or mental health considerations, while also holding them accountable to court ordered conditions such as check-ins, drug testing, or GPS monitoring. Case Managers are responsible to monitor conditions, including electronically keep accurate records, and file accurate reports with the court in a timely manner, including conducting Public Safety Assessments on newly arrested individuals each day prior to intake court.

Case Managers must be mindful of client’s rights and that engagement in services is voluntary, so Case Managers must work to establish rapport and motivate clients to engage in the services that are accessible and appropriate. The Lead Assessor assumes primary responsibility for the completion of assessments.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Complete assessment and screening for defendants using assessments or other tools identified through the referral process. Conduct face to face assessments with individuals, at the office, in the community or other locations to identify needs including substance abuse, criminogenic needs, risk level, medical, psychological, vocational, social, family and daily living.
• Accept and review referrals for assessments. Schedule, administer, score, and distribute results to stakeholders and file on the court record. Delegate some assessments to other staff. Train other staff on the administration of the assessment and provide ongoing support, including speaking on the record about the assessment tool and/or individual results.
• Review daily jail records to determine assessment eligibility. Access and interpret criminal history and court appearance information from multiple sources. Score applicable factors in accordance with assessment rules. Create assessment report with demographic, current charge, criminal history, appearance history, assessed risk score and suggested pretrial monitoring conditions in accordance with pretrial policy. Provide report at daily criminal intake court and be present to answer additional questions or provide further information to the Judge and/or Attorneys.
• Meet with clients to explain program expectations, complete necessary paperwork, connect to services, and enroll in and monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions, such as drug testing or electronic monitoring. Report on compliance, troubleshoot issues, and manage participant payments as required.
• Attend court hearings, respond to questions asked by judges, and testifies, when necessary, in addition to drafting reports for judges on participants as necessary in conjunction with pretrial policies.
• Facilitate cognitive-behavioral intervention groups, track attendance in the DOC Portal, and coordinate with referral sources. Group sessions are typically held weekly in the evenings.
• Manage program logistics by collecting participant payments, billing for supplies, and generating invoices as required.
• Maintain confidential records; facilitate data collection necessary to identify and monitor local trends related to court case processing, prevalence of specific risk and needs factors, etc.
• Document all referral contacts and assessments; prepare assessment reports and other written materials; comply with all record-keeping requirements. Enter assessment results into various reporting systems when required.
• Develop and maintain relationships with the Courts, law enforcement, District Attorney’s office, Public Defenders office, DOC, jail personnel, and other stakeholders to improve supervision, agency coordination and outcomes.
• Attend training and other work-related conferences as necessary to stay current with relevant best practice standards, local/state/national trends and technology as it relates to pretrial supervision, substance use, treatment courts, diversion programs, risk and needs assessments, and other criminal justice…