Case Manager - Justice Services

weldgov; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Weld County is seeking a professional case manager to support adult offenders in a Work Release facility. You will assess needs, develop reentry plans, and coordinate resources to promote community reintegration.

Responsibilities include data documentation, client instruction on life skills, collaboration with security personnel, and maintaining records. A Bachelor's degree and 2 years in related field are required; bilingual skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, social sciences, sociology, psychology, counseling or similarly related field.
• 2 years of professional experience in a correctional counseling/case management services position or human services related environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are desirable and helpful.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients, develop reentry plans based on risk and needs.
• Maintain and analyze data related to service delivery and outcomes.
• Coordinate community resources and establish linkages with external agencies.
• Collaborate with security and administrative staff to support facility operations.
• Deliver individual and group instruction on cognitive skills, housing, employment, relapse prevention and life skills.
• Oversee documentation, and manage medication dispensation as needed.
• Input data and generate reports to evaluate client compliance and outcomes.
• Represent the program at justice system committees and meetings.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Counseling techniques

Group facilitation

Assessment & treatment

Substance abuse knowledge

Mental health knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

Word/Excel

NCIC/CCIC databases

Job description

Compensation Range

• $31.09 - $40.41

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, perform professional case management services for adult offenders (clients) within a residential Work Release facility. Assess clients' individual needs and develop, implement, and monitor transitional and reentry plans to support successful community reintegration. Maintain, analyze, and document data related to service delivery and client outcomes. Research and coordinate community resources and support services, establish linkages with external agencies, and provide case management services in both individual and group settings. Collaborate with security and administrative personnel to support facility operations and ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and applicable standards.

Working Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Noon to 9:00 PM.

Case Management - 70%

• Orientate clients; review rules and regulations, court orders, assess risks; identify obstacles and strengths using formal and informal assessment tools.


• Assist clients in developing reentry plans into the community based on risk and needs.


• Deliver individual and group instruction in areas such as cognitive skills building, housing, employment, relapse prevention, life skills, and abilities for prosocial change.


• Maintain files and documentation of program services.


• Work with security personnel and oversee the management and dispensation of medication to clients.


• Establish and maintain a variety of tangible files, filing, and retrieve written or electronic information as requested or otherwise necessary. Utilize computerized data entry equipment and various Word processing, Excel spreadsheet and/or file maintenance programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary. Utilize county, state judicial, and NCIC/CCIC databases (through the Justice Services Department) to query criminal case and status information about clientele.


• Input and maintain data to analyze outcomes of client compliance and statistical measurement; evaluate results to improve and/or expand services.

Community Liaison - 15%

• Work with and have frequent contact with judicial, county, community agencies and departmental personnel to document, retrieve or distribute information regarding client status and performance.


• Represent the program at various justice system committees and meetings, and provide program progress reports, as needed.


• Research and gather community resources and provide linkage to outside agencies for client supports.


• Ability to operate safely a vehicle in routine conditions.

Meetings, Trainings & Administration - 15%

• Attend seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, and lectures, as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in alternative sentencing and departmental services. Keep informed of new statutes, laws and ordinances, case management and counseling techniques, answering questions or inquiries, as needed.


• Attend departmental staff meetings.


• Assist security and administrative personnel with various tasks, ensuring adherence to all policies, processes and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice, social work, social sciences, sociology, psychology, counseling or similarly related field.

Experience Qualifications

• 2 years of professional experience in a correctional counseling/case management services position or human services related environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of organization, programs, activities and operations of the courts, the department and Weld County; (Medium proficiency)


• Knowledge of individual and group counseling techniques, group facilitation skills, assessment and treatment, understanding of substance abuse, and mental health issues; (Medium proficiency)


• Ability to exercise tact, patience, and courtesy in frequent contact with criminal offenders as well as with various county, court and other public officials with differing levels of authority and influence and the general public; (High proficiency)


• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills; interview skills and understanding of criminal behaviors; (Medium proficiency)


• Strong self-motivation, ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexibility; (Medium proficiency)


• Bilingual (English/Spanish) language skills, with ability to translate, interpret and communicate with others are desired; (Medium proficiency)


• Proficient arithmetic, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary skills; (Medium proficiency)


• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods and procedures; (Medium proficiency)


• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial and law enforcement officials, Weld County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community; (Medium proficiency)


• Comprehend frequently used terms in criminal justice and counseling/case management sys