The Clinical Assessor plays a vital role in the Dane County Treatment Court and Diversion Programs (DCTP/DCDP). This position involves utilizing clinical and actuarial risk assessment instruments to identify suitable individuals for program participation. The assessment results are critical for system decision makers in determining eligibility, assessing risk and need, and making treatment recommendations. The Clinical Assessor will generate comprehensive reports and communicate findings to relevant parties. This role requires effective management of the assessment schedule while ensuring accuracy and fidelity to assessment tools. Assessments will be conducted both in the office and at the Dane County Jail. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy and compassion, particularly when working with diverse populations experiencing mental illness and substance use disorders.

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.

The Jail Screening Specialist is a professional position that assesses the needs of individuals who are arrested and booked into the Milwaukee County Jail and pending a bail setting decision. Using an actuarial risk assessment, the Jail Screening Specialist determines an individual’s risk for pretrial misconduct (defined as risk to miss court or be rearrested while out on bail) and prepares a detailed report used by the criminal justice stakeholders bail decisions. The Jail Screening Specialist may also conduct a more in-depth assessment to identify individuals who may be eligible for treatment and diversion programming in Milwaukee County. The Jail Screening Specialist may also assist with Milwaukee County’s 24/7 Electronic Monitoring (GPS) Supervision program including performing device maintenance and location monitoring after business hours.   Lastly, the person in this role may be responsible for requesting the release of individuals from custody into the Pretrial Supervision program. Many of the individuals served experience mental health and/or substance use disorders.  As such, this role requires an individual who is both empathetic and compassionate.

Duties of the Jail Screening Specialist include completing; face-to-face interviews, pretrial risk assessments, and actuarial risk assessments for defendants booked into the Milwaukee County Jail; conducting accurate criminal history and records checks; Provide written reports for electronic submission to the court that include recommendations for bail and release conditions; entering and maintaining case information in the electronic database; processing and requesting release for individuals in custody to JusticePoint’s Pretrial Supervision program; assisting with location tracking and device maintenance for our Electronic Monitoring (GPS) program outside of business hours; other duties as assigned.

NO EXPERIENCE OR DEGREE REQUIRED!

Electronic Monitoring Installers/Specialists are responsible for installing, retrieving, and basic troubleshooting various electronic monitoring devices (GPS, Remote Breath, & Continuous Alcohol Monitoring) within 24 hours of request for service.  Installers will receive notification of the service request, secure the necessary devices/equipment, and meet clients at community locations and client homes. This position requires significant driving as you will be traveling to various work sites within your assigned area so you must have a valid license and auto insurance. Mileage reimbursement is available. This opportunity is ideal for college students, parents with kids in school, retirees, and/or someone looking for experience in the criminal justice field.