Detention Center Programs Coordinator

Doña Ana County; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Doña Ana County is seeking a Detention Center Case Manager under the Captain of Administrative Services to oversee detainee program assignments and serve as the case manager for adjudication operations while detainees are confined.

The role includes coordinating services, monitoring work release detainees, maintaining records, and collaborating with outside agencies to provide programs and crisis intervention support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Community Health, or Corrections is preferred.
• One (1) year minimum full-time work experience in Social Work, Social Services, Corrections, or directly-related field.
• Valid driver's license. Must maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy. Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within six months of hire.
• Post-offer NCIC, polygraph, background check, and driver's license record

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, but does not provide: counseling, educational, religious, and/or other services for the detainees and inmates.
• Ensure that established policies and procedures are followed in relation to the programs and services for detainees and inmates.
• Work with volunteers to schedule and facilitate informational material(s) for group educational purposes.
• Network with other community agencies, entities and educational organizations to increase the scope of services available for the detainees and inmates.
• Collaborate with outside agencies to provide and assist detainees with special programs and/or social activities for problems or other issues related to social functioning, substance abuse and/or crisis intervention.
• Monitor detainees on work release programs in accordance with established procedures and program requirements.
• Plan and attend meetings as required.
• Coordinate volunteers, work study students and student interns.
• Coordinate and assist the training division to ensure that training requirements are met for volunteers.
• Monitor and administer drug and alcohol tests on work release detainees and inmates; may conduct on- site checks throughout various locations in Doña Ana County.
• Maintain records, prepare reports and compose correspondence.
• Monitor inmate/detainee behavior to maintain order.
• Assist supervisor in the planning and implementation of long range projects related to inmate programs and services.
• Advise/inform inmate of provider locations if referred by medical and mental health services upon discharge from facility.
• Comply with PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) policies, regulations and statutory requirements.
• Act as PREA advocate for inmates and detainees.
• Provide PREA confidential crisis intervention, resources, support, information, and referrals.
• Monitor for retaliation against the victim and any witnesses or reporters.
• Communicate with other PREA coordinated response members to coordinate services, while maintaining victim confidentiality.
• Maintain working relationships with facility staff and inmates, other County employees and representatives from other law enforcement and community agencies.

Skills

Community engagement

Crisis intervention

Computer applications

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Social Work/Community Health/Corrections

Job description

Doña Ana County is seeking a Detention Center Case Manager under the Captain of Administrative Services to oversee detainee program assignments and serve as the case manager for adjudication operations while detainees are confined.

The role includes coordinating services, monitoring work release detainees, maintaining records, and collaborating with outside agencies to provide programs and crisis intervention support.