$2000 Hiring Bonus! The Jail Screening Specialist will earn a $500 bonus after completing a 90-day probationary period and an additional $1500 after completing a year with JusticePoint!
The Jail Screening Specialist assesses the needs of individuals booked into the Ramsey County Detention Center and pending a bail-setting decision. Using an actuarial risk assessment tool, the Jail Screening Specialist determines an individual’s risk for pretrial misconduct and prepares a detailed report used by criminal justice stakeholders to make bail decisions. The Jail Screening Specialist may also be required to conduct a more in-depth assessment to identify individuals who may be eligible for diversion programming. Many of the individuals served experience mental health and/or substance use disorders; as such, this role requires a professional who is both empathetic and compassionate.
Responsibilities include completing interviews and assessments, conducting criminal history checks, providing accurate reports to the court, entering and maintaining case information in the database, and requesting/processing the release of in custody individuals for supervision in the JusticePoint Pretrial Supervision program.
The Pretrial Program Specialist plays an important role in the daily operations of JusticePoint. The Program Specialist will be trained in all program functions. The Program Specialist will gain experience completing assessments inside the Rock County jail, working with clients during Pretrial Supervision, and installing/monitoring electronic monitoring equipment.
You will be the critical link between clients who are economically, racially, and ethnically diverse in navigating the criminal justice system. By monitoring a client’s bond conditions for Court, you will assist in holding them accountable. Working with the client to identify any barriers for appearing in court and how to remain arrest free. By referring clients to resources in the community, you aim to help address any identified individual needs and goals. You will Electronic Monitoring devices, such as Allied GPS and Secure Continuous Alcohol monitoring (SCRAM) devices. Producing timely and accurate EM reports for case managers and the Courts. When assisting in screening, you will be assessing the needs of individuals who are arrested and booked into the Rock County Jail and pending a bail setting decision. While at times conducting more in-depth assessments to identify individuals who may be eligible for treatment and diversion programming in Rock County.
The Mental Health Professional/Substance Use Professional (MHP/SAP) will work with the integrated Dane County Drug Treatment Court (DCTC), Diversion Program (DCDP), and Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) programs. The CCS program helps individuals live their best lives by providing support and services to address their unique needs related to mental health and substance use. The Dane County Drug Treatment Court and the Dane County Diversion Program exist to enhance public safety by reducing recidivism. This is accomplished by coordinating effective treatment and supportive services and ensuring accountability throughout participants’ time in the program. The MHP/SAP oversees the CCS Service Facilitators and CCS’s day-to-day operations. This position also provides treatment recommendations to the court and routine updates on participant progress in person and in writing. Additionally, the MHP/SAP clinically supervises the team to provide tailored services so the participants can grow through their recovery. The MHP/SAP leads the team in learning and increasing clinical skills to assist the participants in overcoming barriers and meeting their life goals.
The Pretrial/Diversion Case Manager is a dynamic position providing case management for individuals involved in Sawyer County’s criminal justice system. This role provides supervision to individuals released on bond conditions during the pretrial phase, and also provides case management to individuals diverted from traditional case processing. Case Managers hold clients accountable and help ensure court appearances are made and that the client remain arrest-free during the supervision period. Case managers are responsible for making referrals to services within the community that can assist the client in meeting their individual goals. Clients often experience mental health and/or substance use 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 District Attorney’s Office, and defense attorneys.
The Coordinator for the Dane County Treatment Court and Diversion Programs (DCTP/DCDP) plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful operation of these essential services. The Coordinator is responsible for managing program activities, providing some direct case management, and supporting the Service Director in hiring and overseeing the wrap-around case management team. This includes workload distribution, ensuring efficient program delivery, and maintaining high standards of care. In addition, the Coordinator will provide ongoing training and coaching to staff and assist with policy and procedure reviews to ensure services align with program goals. This role involves facilitating advisory board meetings and organizing up to three community-based events annually for program participants. Working with a population involved in the criminal legal system who may face socioeconomic challenges requires strong problem-solving abilities and an individual who is both compassionate and empathetic.
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 District Attorney’s Office, and defense.
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. The Case Manager may conduct field visits to the client’s home, employer, other service providers, or community outreach locations as needed.
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Milwaukee, WI 53203