Justice Program Specialist

Overview

Job requirements:

Administration of Pretrial Assessments; face-to-face intakes and complete evidence-based risk/needs assessments (e.g., COMPAS, PSA, ORAS, etc.); prepare written reports to the Court on assessment recommendations. Attend Court hearings.

• Monitoring/Case Management of Clients: maintain and monitor a caseload with duties to include regular contact with the client (face-to-face, phone, email, text, etc.); assess and develop goal oriented, individualized case plans and referrals to address criminogenic needs, mental health, substance use, employment, housing, or social support needs.
• Work to achieve active involvement and participation of the court, health care providers, and other appropriate community resources in resolving problems.
• Monitor compliance with bond conditions, including observed drug/alcohol testing, electronic monitoring, and regular check-ins.
• Coordinate access to services, monitor cases to ensure that services are provided in an appropriate and timely manner; review progress, and report progress to the prosecutor and defense counsel on a regular basis; terminate services when pretrial period is complete.
• Work to achieve services and treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff time and available resources.
• Conduct alcohol and drug testing, including oral swabs, alcohol breath tests, and same-gender observed urinalysis.
• Explain the scope of services available and discuss the client s rights and responsibilities in relation to the use of such services.
• Explain the consequences of non-compliance with court orders to participants placed on pretrial supervision, monitor client utilization of services, and inform the court, District Attorney s office and defense counsel of participant s adherence to program requirements.
• Prepare and submit correspondence, reports and other records as required; maintain accurate, confidential case documentation and database records.
• Attend court hearings, testify as needed, and collaborate with judges, district attorneys (DA s), law enforcement, jail staff, and treatment providers.
• Develop knowledgeable and collaborative relationships with various community service providers.
• Facilitates groups including cognitive behavioral groups, social skills groups, or other approved group interventions.
• Use discretion with participants; observe rules of confidentiality and maintain a non-judgmental attitude.
• Facilitate Drug Treatment Court support; conduct alcohol and drug testing, including oral swabs, alcohol breath tests, and same-gender observed urinalysis.
• Act as an alternative team member on Drug Treatment Court staffings/Court in the event the Justice Program Specialist Treatment Court is not available.

• Experience working in case management preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Apply In Person:
Portage County Human Resources, 1462 Strongs Ave., Stevens Point, WI 54481

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