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.

$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 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.