Court Caseworker

The Court Caseworker serves as part of a case management team that supports defendants participating in the Court Alternative Services (CAS) Program.

• Process referrals to the CAS program and to services for defendants enrolled in the CAS program.
• Appear in Court (in person or virtually) with assigned defendants.
• Assist with the treatment review process, including gathering paperwork and ensuring the proper completion of forms by defendants.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with defendants, treatment providers and community service organization (CSO) site supervisors regarding program participants.
• Support the facilitation of defendant referrals to additional services.
• Provide defendant status reports to the Court and/or Court Social Worker.
• Interview defendants referred to the program by either a personal recognizance bond or the in-custody list for program participation.
• Provide written reports on the services provided to the community, including defendant participation.
• Support the Court with in-custody verification for program participants.
• Draft written requests for credit consideration to the Municipal Judges for time spent in custody by program participants.

• Perform administrative support functions, including completing paperwork for the review and approval by the Court Social Worker.
• Update and maintain program information, including participant records.
• Perform data entry of case information into various systems.
• Review defendant case notes and address concerns with the Court Social Worker and Deputy Court Administrator.
• Maintain and update the community service site (CSO) list, mental health resources list and other resource logs.
• Support the Court Social Worker in addressing requests for information from various stakeholders.

• Attend community engagement sessions with the Chief Court Administrator, Deputy Court Administrator, or Court Social Worker. Assist with community outreach and engagement events.
• Research resources, special events and programs within Milwaukee County that are beneficial to defendants and the CAS program.
• Attend training sessions.
• Create reports and statistics regarding Court community outreach and other data metrics.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

The Court Caseworker must be willing and able to:

• Pass a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Justice Information Services Division (CJIS) background investigation and clearance check and maintain clearance throughout employment.
• Lift and move up to 10 pounds on occasion.
• Associate degree in human services or a closely related field from an accredited college or university OR two years of community outreach or social service experience performing duties closely related to the essential functions of this position.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

NOTICE:
Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process before extending any job offers.

• Experience in a legal or courtroom setting.

• Ability to understand the judicial system and how it functions.
• Ability to perform general clerical tasks accurately and efficiently, including data entry and record-keeping.
• Ability to learn and apply clerical procedures, court operations and administrative policies.
• Ability to accurately maintain numerical and alphabetical filing systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret work-related documents such as court documents, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications such as Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to learn and efficiently utilize Court systems and…