Justice Programs Specialist – OWI

The Portage County Justice Programs department is hiring a full-time Justice Program Specialist – OWI. The Justice Program Specialist – OWI provides case management to individuals involved in the justice system, either during pretrial or after sentencing. This role helps clients meet court-ordered conditions and personal goals such as finding work, accessing healthcare, and receiving treatment or social services.

This position is a rotating schedule that will include daytime office hours and some early evenings (until 6:00 p.m.) Monday – Friday, and rotating weekend coverage 7am – 10 am.

Pay starts at $24.00 / hr

What are the primary job duties?

Administration of Pretrial Assessments

Conduct face-to-face intakes and complete evidence-based risk/needs assessments (e.g., COMPAS, PSA, ORAS, etc.)
Prepare written reports to the Court on assessment recommendations.
Attend Court hearings

Provide Monitoring/Case Management of Clients

Maintain and monitor a caseload with duties to include:
Maintain regular contact with client, including face-to-face, phone, email, text, etc.
Assess and develop goal oriented, individualized case plans and referrals to address criminogenic needs, mental health, substance use, employment, housing, or social support needs.
Work to achieve active involvement and participation of court, health care providers, and other appropriate community resources in resolving problems.
Monitor compliance with bond conditions, including observed drug/alcohol testing, electronic monitoring, and regular check-ins.
Coordinate access to services, monitor cases to ensure that services are provided in an appropriate and timely manner, review progress, review and report progress to the prosecutor and defense counsel on a regular basis, and terminate services when pretrial period is complete.
Work to achieve services and treatment objectives without duplication of effort and with maximum effective use of staff time and available resources.
Conduct alcohol an drug testing oral swabs, alcohol breath tests and same gender observed urinalysis.
Explains the scope of services available and discusses the client’s rights and responsibilities in relation to the use of such services.
Explain the consequences of non-compliance with court orders to participants placed on pretrial supervision, monitor client utilization of services, and inform the court, District Attorney’s office and defense counsel of participant’s adherence to program requirements.
Performs assessments for people charged or convicted with operating while intoxicated to determine appropriate level of program participation.
Provides case management activities related to the Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) program.
Prepare and submit correspondence, reports and other records as required.
Maintain accurate, confidential case documentation and database records.
Attend court hearings, testify as needed, and collaborate with judges, district attorneys (DA’s), law enforcement, jail staff, and treatment providers.
Develop knowledgeable and collaborative relationships with various community service providers.
Facilitates groups including cognitive behavioral groups, social skills groups, or other approved group interventions.
Use discretion with participants; observe rules of confidentiality and maintain non-judgmental attitude.

Drug Treatment Court Support

Facilitates groups including cognitive behavioral groups, social skills groups, or other approved group interventions.
Conduct alcohol and drug testing oral swabs, alcohol breath tests and same gender observed urinalysis.
Act as an alternative team member on Drug Treatment Court staffings/Court in the event the Justice Program Specialist – Treatment Court is not available.

What are the minimum qualifications of the position?

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Counseling, Behavioral Science (i.e. Psychology Sociology, etc) or a related field of study is preferred.
Associate’s degree with a minimum of three years professional experience in human services, corrections and/or treatment may be considered equivalent.
Experience working in case management preferred.
Any combination of education and experience necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Portage County offers a GREAT benefit package, which includes the following;

Vacation – available on day one!
Health insurance- your choice of two health plans- (Health Savings Account associated with a High Deductible Health Plan with a County contribution or a PPO Co-pay plan)
Wellness incentive plan offered with health insurance enrollment! Earn up to $600 per year!
Flexible spending account
Dental insurance
State of Wisconsin Retirement Plan – County contribution of 6.95%!
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Life insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
Long term disability insurance- premium paid by the County (must work a minimum of 30 hrs/wk)
EAP (Employee Assistance Plan) – paid by the County
457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Portage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://www.co.portage.wi.gov/

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