CRN Evaluator/Instructor

Montgomery County, PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a CRN Evaluator, where you will play a crucial role in assessing DUI defendants and guiding them through the evaluation process. This position involves interviewing defendants, documenting their responses, and determining the need for further assessments. You'll also be responsible for teaching Alcohol Highway Safety School, fostering an inclusive environment, and maintaining necessary certifications. If you have a Bachelor's Degree, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professionalism, this is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in your community while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Bilingual preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and document information in the Commonwealth’s database.
• Interpret results and explain recommendations to defendants.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong time management and organizational skills

Knowledge of Criminal Justice System

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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.

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.

Minimum 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 personal 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 functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.