Bilingual Juvenile Case Manager

Who We Are

Gunnison County cherishes its sense of community and place. The County strives to preserve and promote the well‑being of the County’s citizens, natural environment, and rural character. The County will deliver services and set standards that reflect its values and preserve the region’s unique quality of life for present and future generations to enjoy. Gunnison County is governed by an elected three–member Board of County Commissioners serving four‑year overlapping terms.

"The Gunnison Valley is famous for both summer and winter outdoor recreation. In summer, explore the two million acres of public lands by hiking and mountain biking. In winter, alpine skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort is unmatched. There are dozens of miles of scenic cross‑country ski trails, too. You’ll find great restaurants, shopping, arts and events in the valley’s unique mountain towns" For more information on what the valley offers, visit the Gunnison & Crested Butte website here.

• Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent
• Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 5.6 hours/month
• Sick Leave: 5.6 hours for each month of service
• Employer Paid Norton Life Lock Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA – Empower Retirement.
• 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match
• Voluntary 457(b) Pre‑tax or After‑tax Contribution to CRA – Empower Retirement.
• 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match
• Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships

• Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent
• Sick Leave: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
• Employer Paid Norton Life Lock Membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 457(b) Pre‑tax or After‑tax Contribution to CRA – Empower Retirement.
• Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships

This position will work directly with the Juvenile Services/Colorado Youth Detention Case Manager and be directly responsible for serving in the Juvenile Diversion Program for youth/families that are Spanish‑speaking. It provides intervention services for youth and families who are at risk of further involvement in the Juvenile Justice System, assists in initiating, managing, and monitoring Juvenile Diversion contracts, helps develop program components, and administers mandated screening tools to identify evidence‑based programming that carries out the mandates of the diversion statutes as outlined in the Colorado Revised Statutes.

The position also supports FAST with truancy assessment and reporting.

The County is open to filling this position as either:

• One full‑time position (1.0 FTE), or
• Two part‑time positions (0.5 FTE each).

This position is currently supported by grant funding, which allows us to advance the county’s strategic initiatives. Employment beyond the current grant period is dependent on funding availability.

The hourly range is from $29.51 to $33.59, depending on experience, plus partial benefits.

The County pays monthly on the last weekday of the month.

Open until filled.

Kari Commerford

KCommerford

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment.

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in social, behavioral, human services, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 1–2 years of previous case management experience is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and culturally competent
• Restorative Justice and Trauma‑Informed training required within 6 months of hire