Pre-Trial Release Case Manager

TITLE:

Pre-Trial Release Case Manager

LOCATION:

18th Judicial District CYDC Programs - Centennial, CO

STATUS:
Full Time, Non-Exempt, Health and Welfare Benefits

SALARY RANGE: $45,000-$60,000 DOE

At Trestle, our success is measured by the success of those we serve.

We are a values-driven organization, where individual achievement never comes at the expense of others. Our culture celebrates the individual and the power of the community.

Our Values:

• We Care Personally
• We Celebrate the Process and the Impact
• We Create Healthy Relationships and Community

We are committed to assisting, advocating for and supporting families through the Judicial process by assessing, supervising, and connecting to ongoing services in order to provide an alternative to detention which will ultimately reduce recidivism and long-term involvement in the juvenile justice system. Trestle Programs, Inc. operates programs in 8 of the 23 Judicial Districts throughout Colorado. We’re looking for the right candidate to join our team in the 18th JD in Centennial, CO.

Provides intensive case management and ongoing assessment of youth determined eligible for the program.

Works under the direct supervision of the Pre-Trial Supervisor and indirect supervision of the Lead Case Manager.

• Conduct intake interviews; describe program expectations to youth and family and check for understanding.
• Prepare youth’s case plan to facilitate compliance with court orders. Arrange for appropriate services to youth and family.
• Supervise youth utilizing bond conditions, participant agreement, and step system.
• Conduct home, school, employment and other community visits per procedures.
• Attend MDT staffings, expulsion hearings, IEP meetings and other meetings as needed.

• Monitor EHM/GPS conditions/scheduling.
• Facilitate random urine analysis tests as appropriate.

• Document all client contact and other information on client’s compliance with case plan goals according to policy and procedures.
• Prepare status and bond violation reports for court hearings. Additionally, provide case planning recommendations to the court.
• Provide court coverage as required and attend court for youth when necessary.

• Submit case termination forms and closeout summaries per office procedures.
• Submit data entries to the Data Specialist and complete CJRAs as required.
• Maintain files on every youth per protocol.

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a preferred degree in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, or closely related field desired.
• Possess knowledge of juvenile justice system, human services system, CYDC and various juvenile program resources and services within the judicial district.
• 1-3 years experience preferred with service referrals and case management practices.
• Be skilled in writing and speaking.
• Be skilled in time management.
• Be skilled in organization and paying attention to detail.
• Must be skilled in basic computer processes and keyboarding.
• Can interpret and translate facts and information.
• Can interact with others to clarify intent, explain rationale, advise others of appropriate or desired course of action, or secure information.
• Can work with diverse populations and employ culturally sensitive practices.
• Can maintain a professional standard of performance, demeanor, and appearance at all times.
• Can work collaboratively with various human service and law enforcement agencies.

• Knowledge of and experience with the juvenile justice system and at-risk youth preferred.

• Must be able to pass criminal background check- including CBI, FBI,…