Pretrial Case Manager-Milwaukee

The Difference Principle Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Difference Principle Inc. seeks a Pretrial Case Manager to support economically and racially diverse clients through the criminal justice process in Milwaukee, WI. You will oversee caseloads, reference resources, and help clients comply with court orders to promote arrest-free outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessing barriers, coordinating services, reporting progress, and maintaining client records while collaborating with prosecutors and defense attorneys as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree with relevant field.
• Pass a pre-employment background check.
• Valid driver’s license and auto with insurance.
• Commitment to The Difference Principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and assist clients in achieving pretrial outcomes.
• Complete assessments to identify barriers and needs.
• Ensure client attends all court appearances and remains arrest-free.
• Refer clients to community resources and document progress.
• Prepare and submit accurate court reports detailing status and progress.
• Maintain accurate records in the client database and perform related duties.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Spanish (preferred)

Experience preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree + 1 year experience

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

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