Pretrial Case Manager-Milwaukee

JusticePoint, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

JusticePoint, Inc. seeks a Pretrial Case Manager to support diverse clients navigating the criminal justice system. You will help ensure court appearances, address barriers, and refer clients to community resources to meet individualized goals.

The role requires empathy, knowledge of the justice system, and collaboration between clients, prosecutors, and defense attorneys. Prior experience or internships in related fields are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or an Associate’s degree plus 1 year of relevant employment) in psychology, social work, sociology, criminal justice, or related field.
• Pass a pre-employment background check.
• Valid driver’s license with automobile and insurance.
• Ascribe to and champion The Difference Principles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with clients to identify barriers and help ensure court appearances.
• Refer clients to community resources to address identified needs and goals.
• Prepare and submit accurate court reports outlining client status and progress.
• Maintain accurate records in the client database; perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide supervision and assist clients in achieving successful pretrial supervision outcomes.

Skills

MS Office

Professional communication

Organized

Diversity sensitivity

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate + 1 year relevant employment

from an accredited university or college in psychology, social work, sociology, criminal justice, or related social sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pretrial Case Managers are the critical link for clients who are economically, racially, and ethnically diverse who are navigating the criminal justice system. They hold the client accountable, help ensure appearance at court, comply with court ordered conditions, and aid in remaining arrest-free during the pretrial period. The Case Manager will work with the client to identify any barriers for appearing in court. The Case Manager will also refer clients to resources in the community to help address any identified individual needs and goals. Clients often experience mental health and/or substance abuse disorders and require a Case Manager who is empathetic and compassionate. The Case Manager should have some knowledge of the criminal justice system and act as a neutral party between the client, the prosecuting attorney’s office, and defense attorneys.

The Case Manager will provide supervision and assist clients in reaching successful pretrial supervision outcomes through case management that targets individual barriers and needs; complete assessments to help identify barriers and needs; help ensure the client attends all court appearances and remains arrest-free; refer to & have knowledge of available resources; prepare and submit accurate court reports outlining the client’s status and progress; maintain accurate records in the client database; and perform other duties as assigned.

• 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 preferred
• Previous experience or internship in a related field preferred

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or an Associate’s degree, plus at minimum one year of relevant employment within the field) from an accredited university or college in psychology, social work, sociology, criminal justice, or another related social sciences field
• Pass a pre-employment background check
• Valid driver’s license and automobile with insurance
• Ascribe to and champion The Difference Principles

JUSTICEPOINT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER