Pre-Trial Specialist II

Reports To
:
Program Director – Pre-Trial Services

FLSA
:
Non-Exempt

Status
:
Full-time

Purpose of the Role:

The Pretrial Specialist II is a critical member of the Pretrial Services team, responsible for providing case management and administrative support to the court's judges, attorneys, and other stakeholders. The Pretrial Specialist II will oversee the daily operations of the Pretrial unit in the absence of the Program Director, ensuring efficient and effective management of cases, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and discretion.

The Senior Pretrial Specialist will serve as a direct support to the Program Director – Pretrial Services.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Provide guidance and training to junior staff members on pretrial procedures, court rules, and policies.
• Collaborate with judges, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other court staff to ensure effective communication and coordination on pretrial matters.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with court personnel, judges, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity, and customer service.
• Participate in special projects and committees as assigned by the Pretrial Program Director. Prepare and maintain accurate and detailed records, reports, and statistics related to pretrial matters.
• Work collaboratively with the court and other pretrial staff team to facilitate and ensure caseload participants' successful completion of mandated supervision appointments and court appearances during the pendency of their legal case.
• Review legal and court screening documentation and work with participants to analyze their offending behavior patterns, identifying behavioral changes, need for implementation of supports that may reduce likelihood of any pretrial arrests.

Provide on-call support as needed.

• Ensure the timely flow of community outreach and case management activities to meet program goals and objectives.
• Provide all services in a manner that is gender-responsive, trauma-informed, and that adheres to the core principles of risk-need-responsivity.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Decision-Making Authority:

Decisions regarding Pretrial Services are to be made with guidance and collaboration of the Director to whom the Pretrial staff is assigned. It is expected that the Pretrial Specialist will show an increasing ability to make decisions independently on routine matters as knowledge and experience progresses.

Working Relationships:

Internal: Pretrial Supervisor, Director of Criminal Justice

External
:
Dept. of Social Services, Mental Health Providers, Primary Care Physicians, Parole Officers, Legal Services, District Attorney’s Office, Court Officials, Police Departments, etc.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with some flexibility around client needs.

Physical Environment:

• Traditional office environment.
• Must be comfortable attending appointments at various courts, agencies, facilities and client’s homes.

Physical Demands:Must be able to drive a motor vehicle and carry up to 20 lbs.

Mental and Visual Demands:Flow of work and nature of duties involve normal coordination of mind and eyes much of the time.

• Must be able to interact with persons having mental health issues, periods of instability (i.e. lack of shelter, food, clothing or support), recently released from an institution (i.e. hospital, prison), limited comprehension and/or ability to manage through complex scenarios

Qualifications for this Role:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four years of experience working in human services with individuals with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders and involvement in the criminal justice system.
• Extensive knowledge of community treatment, support services and resources
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, court processes and alternative to detention/incarceration services
• Valid driver's license required and a driving record that will permit the use of an Agency vehicle to transport clients to appointments or other activities as needed.