Pre-Trial Release Case Manager

Trestle, Inc.; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

13 paid holidays

Employer paid employee health/dental/L

Vision at employee expense

401(k) with employer match

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

Trestle Programs, Inc. in Greeley, CO seeks a Pre-Trial Release Case Manager to provide intensive case management for youth eligible for the program.

You will conduct intake, develop case plans, supervise participants, and coordinate services with families and court systems. Requires a bachelor’s degree and related experience; bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred in related field.
• Bilingual Spanish and English preferred; fluency for professional capacity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews and describe program expectations to youth and families.
• Prepare youth case plans and coordinate services.
• Supervise youth under bond conditions and step system.
• Visit home, school, employment and other settings per procedures.
• Attend MDT, expulsion hearings and IEP meetings as needed.
• Monitor conditions and scheduling (EHM/GPS).
• Facilitate random urine analysis tests as appropriate.
• Attend trainings for skill development.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish and English

Juvenile justice knowledge

Experience in service referrals

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Organization and attention to detail

Basic computer literacy

Interpersonal collaboration

Community partnerships

Collaboration with human services and法

translate facts and information

Ability to work with diverse pop.

Knowledge of juvenile justice system

Education

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field

1-3 years’ case management experience (preferred)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Title: Pre-Trial Release Case Manager

Location: 19th Judicial District CYDC Programs - Greeley, CO

Employer: Trestle Programs, Inc.

Status: Full Time, Non-Exempt, Health and Welfare Benefits

Salary Range: $49,984-$66,824, Annually

WHO WE ARE:

At Trestle, our success is measured by the success of those we serve.We are a values-driven organization, where individual achievement never comes at the expense of others. Our culture celebrates the individual and the power of the community.

Our Values:

• We Care Personally
• We Celebrate the Process and the Impact
• We Create Healthy Relationships and Community

WHAT WE DO:

We are committed to assisting, advocating for and supporting families through the Judicial process by assessing, supervising, and connecting to ongoing services in order to provide an alternative to detention which will ultimately reduce recidivism and long-term involvement in the juvenile justice system.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Provides intensive case management and ongoing assessment of youth determined eligible for the program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direct supervision of the Pre-Trial Supervisor and indirect supervision of the CYDC Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Case Management

• Conduct intake interviews; describe program expectations to youth and family and check for understanding.
• Prepare youth’s case plan to facilitate compliance with court orders. Arrange for appropriate services to youth and family.
• Supervise youth utilizing bond conditions, participant agreement, and step system.
• Conduct home, school, employment and other community visits per procedures.
• Attend MDT staffings, expulsion hearings, IEP meetings and other meetings as needed.
• Monitor EHM/GPS conditions/scheduling.
• Facilitate random urine analysis tests as appropriate.
• Attend trainings and/or conferences for ongoing skill development and networking opportunities.

Reports

• Document all client contact and other information on client’s compliance with case plan goals according to policy and procedures.
• Prepare status and bond violation reports for court hearings. Additionally, provide case planning recommendations to the court.
• Provide court coverage as required and attend court for youth when necessary.

Case Files/Statistics

• Submit case termination forms and closeout summaries per office procedures.
• Submit data entries to the Admin Data Specialist and complete CJRAs as required.Maintain files on every youth per protocol.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a preferred degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, or closely related field desired.
• Bilingual Spanish and English Preferred; Eligible for Language Differential upon confirmation of fluency to read, write, and speak Spanish in professional capacity
• Possess knowledge of juvenile justice system, human services system, CYDC and various juvenile program resources and services within the judicial district.
• 1-3 years’ experience preferred with service referrals and case management practices.
• Be skilled in writing and speaking.
• Be skilled in time management.
• Be skilled in organization and paying attention to detail.
• Must be skilled in basic computer processes and keyboarding.
• Can interpret and translate facts and information.
• Can interact with others to clarify intent, explain rationale, advise others of appropriate or desired course of action, or secure information.
• Can work with diverse populations and employ culturally sensitive practices.
• Can maintain professional relationships and/or networks with community partnerships and stakeholders.
• Can work collaboratively with various human service and law enforcement agencies.
• Knowledge of and experience with the juvenile justice system and at-risk youth preferred.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check – including CBI, FBI, and TRAILS
• Subject to pre-employment, post-accident or incident reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing
• Must have access to a personal vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license and up-to-date vehicle insurance.

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time – accrue monthly, depending on years of service
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Employer Paid Employee-Only Medical, Dental, LTD and Life Insurance and 60% Employer Paid Dependent coverage; Vision offered at employee expense
• 401(k) – up to 6% Employer match
• Sabbatical - 5 weeks paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service

Physical Demands

The physical demands described herein 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 talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Up to fifty percent of the work is performed in the field conducting home and school visits or attending Court and the remaining time is performed in a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Trestle Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Trestle has a commitment to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe a diverse workforce is what makes us a better place to work, to serve our clients and customers, and make an inclusive place to work supporting our values and our community. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran, or disability status. In addition to achieving a diverse workforce through hiring, Trestle has a commitment to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all employment practices including training, promotions, discipline, time off policies, wages, and benefits. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.