CRN Evaluator/Instructor

Montgomery County Pennsylvania; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated CRN Evaluator to administer evaluations for defendants charged with DUI. This role involves interviewing defendants, gathering pertinent information, and documenting responses in the state database. The Evaluator will also be responsible for scheduling Alcohol Highway Safety School sessions and ensuring compliance with the PA DUI Association standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professionalism. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required along with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice System and Mental Health Diagnoses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CRN evaluations and teach Alcohol Highway Safety School.
• Interview defendants and document information in the Commonwealth's database.
• Maintain necessary certifications in accordance with PA DUI Association regulations.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong time management

Organizational skills

Knowledge of Criminal Justice System

Understanding of Mental Health Diagnoses

Understanding of Substance Use Disorder

Bilingual communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

SUMMARY

The Court Reporting Network (CRN) Evaluator is responsible for administering the

CRN evaluation to all defendants charged with DUI. The Evaluator's duties include interviewing the defendant, gathering all pertinent information, and compiling the defendant's responses in the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) automated database. The results of this prescreen assessment tool will determine if further drug and alcohol assessment is required. The CRN Evaluator is responsible for scheduling and instructing Alcohol Highway Safety School (AHSS) for all defendants charged with DUI. This person must obtain CRN and AHSS certifications through the Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence Association (PaDUI Association). Montgomery County averages 2500 DUI arrests annually.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for interviewing and obtaining all pertinent information on each defendant; document all information in the Commonwealth's database in order to meet PA DUI Association mandates; maintain documentation in the department's case management system;
• Responsible for accurately interpreting the results and properly explaining the recommendation to the defendant;
• Required to obtain and maintain all necessary certifications in accordance with PA DUI Association regulations;
• Required to conduct CRN evaluations and teach Alcohol Highway Safety School (AHSS);
• Foster an environment which promotes diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Frequent contact (by phone and in person) with the public, County departments, other government agencies and vendors. The task will be completed in a professional manner in order to represent the department in a positive way;
• Knowledge of the PA DUI Association standards;
• May be required to work nontraditional hours to include nights and weekends;
• Perform additional duties, tasks and special projects as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree required;
• Bilingual preferred;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong time management and organizational skills;
• Some knowledge of Criminal Justice System, Mental Health Diagnoses, and Substance Use Disorder;
• Professionalism and a commitment to treating people with dignity and respect;
• Must be able to work nontraditional hours;
• Undergo thorough pre-employment background investigation including satisfactory; physical examination and drug screen.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. This position will require long periods of sitting at a desk with a person computer. The staff member will be in regular contact with offenders and the public that may present exposure to communicable diseases.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.