Pretrial Case Manager-Marquette

The Difference Principle; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Difference Principle seeks a Pretrial Case Manager to support defendants from diverse backgrounds by helping them navigate the criminal justice system and stay court-ready during pretrial supervision.

You will monitor progress, identify barriers, and coordinate with courts and service providers to develop client-specific plans and ensure timely reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related human services field.
• Pass a pre-employment background check.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile with insurance required.
• Obtain Certified Pretrial Services Professional certification within six months of employment.
• Ascribe to and champion The Difference Principles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, supervise, and assist clients to ensure successful pretrial supervision.
• Identify and address barriers to attending court hearings.
• Develop relationships with community service providers.
• Prepare and submit court reports on client status and progress.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Diversity awareness

Spanish language

Experience with criminal justice–invol

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Social Work/Psychology

Job description

Pretrial Case Managers are the nexus that serves the needs of defendants who are economically, racially, and ethnically diverse and assist those clients in navigating the criminal justice system. They hold the client accountable and help ensure court appearances and they remain arrest‑free during the pretrial period. Clients often experience mental health and/or substance abuse disorders and require a Case Manager who is both empathetic and compassionate. The Case Manager should have knowledge of the criminal justice system and act as a neutral party between the client, the Court, Prosecutor’s Office, and defense counsel.

The Case Manager will monitor, supervise, and assist clients have successful pretrial supervision by identifying and addressing barriers to attending court hearings, develop knowledge and collaborative relationships with various community service providers, establish plans to meet and address client’s individual needs, prepare, and submit court reports of the client’s status and progress.

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to communicate professionally and accurately, both orally and written
• Organized, attentive to detail, ability to multi-task, work independently
• Ability to work well with individuals from diverse economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Fluency in Spanish (spoken and written) is preferred
• Experience working with criminal justice involved clients preferred

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related human services field
• Pass a pre‑employment background check
• Valid driver’s license and automobile with insurance required
• Obtain Certified Pretrial Services Professional certification within six months of employment
• Ascribe to and champion The Difference Principles