Juvenile Case Manager – DA’s office

Juvenile Case Manager – DA’s office

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, criminal justice or related field, or any experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Candidate must pass a background check.
• Knowledge of the techniques and principles of case management.
• Knowledge of the organization and operations of the District Attorney’s Office, the criminal court system and the Victim Assistance Program.
• Knowledge of a variety of human services, substance abuse and mental health agencies available in the community.
• Knowledge of the common emotional reactions and needs of the offender.
• Strong writing skills to assist with preparing reports.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in the use of common office machines, including popular computer-based word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs.
• Ability to work effectively with the families, friends or associates of offenders in the program.
• Ability and empathy to work effectively with victims keeping them informed (as necessary).
• Ability to effectively communicate with and treat problems of the offender and to set limitations on aberrant behavior.
• Ability to develop cooperative relationships with offenders, judicial officials, county employees and community agencies.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports; understand basic treatment modalities and administer various substance abuse/mental health assessments as needed.
• Ability to compose routine correspondence.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to develop and modify work procedures, methods and processes to improve efficiency.
• Ability to compile data from a variety of sources and prepare reports and files according to established policies and procedures.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment in applying standards to variety of work situations.
• Ability to exercise tact, courtesy, discretion and patience in frequent contact with offenders.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with law enforcement officials and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to use specialized techniques in interviewing resistant offenders.
• Ability to de-escalate potentially violent offenders.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough investigations, screening and evaluation of offenders determining appropriateness for acceptance into the Diversion Program.
• Assesses their risk to community safety by using assessments and reports that are available.
• Develops a focused supervision case plan to assist offenders in changing behaviors, helping to lower their risk of reoffending and avoid further penetration into the criminal justice system.
• Ensures offenders compliance with Diversion terms and conditions through; face-to-face supervision, discussing past and present behaviors, setting goals, problem solving, and providing appropriate interventions.
• Reports (non) compliance to Chief Deputy District Attorney or designee as needed; helps to determine the terms of successful completion of offenders in the program.
• Reviews community programs to determine what services are appropriate for each individual offender helping to arrange for specific treatment and education.
• Make referrals to appropriate agencies based on Diversion agreement requirements.
• Ensures that the offenders understand the potential consequences of noncompliance.
• Participates in all staff and program review meetings.
• Works collaboratively with other staff members and other applicable 19th Judicial District and Weld County governmental agencies.
• Maintains accurate and relevant case notes to document offenders work, progress, and attitude.
• Assesses damages and losses by the alleged victim of crimes represented by participants in the program.
• Resolves complaints and disputes and develops a schedule of reimbursement(i.e. payment plan).
• Uses database programs such as Action, Colorado State Court Data Access, etc. to review an offender’s status, and further contact with law enforcement.
• Reviews and interprets information and updates from; drug and alcohol evaluations, mental health evaluations, and other assessments (prepares referrals as necessary).
• Meets with offenders in an office setting, on a scheduled basis.
• Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing, spreadsheet and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary; summarizes data in preparation of standardized reports; and prepares a variety of documents including case notes, documentation and records of each offender.
• Establishes and maintains a variety of tangible and/or paperless files involving court procedures, supervision agreement items, progress in treatment, and all communications with attorneys, law enforcement, staff and other professionals; files, retrieves and distributes information as requested or otherwise necessary.
• Attends training sessions as appropriate to maintain and enhance knowledge of Diversion and criminal justice system.
• Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks as required.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.