Criminal Justice Community Corrections Specialist

Criminal Justice Community Corrections Specialist

Intervention Inc

Denver Metro

Organization type:
Nonprofit

Type of role:
Full-time

Job Category:
Health & Mental Health

Hourly: $19.10 - $21.96

Do you want to make a difference and change lives EVERY DAY?

Do you have what it takes to be a positive influence on people in the criminal justice system?

Are you looking for an entry level position to get your foot in the door?

* No previous experience required!

Make a difference by working with a company committed to enhancing client's success. RISE UP with us by incorporating our values every day.

Respect

Integrity

Service

Empathy

Understanding

Professionalism

Intervention, Inc., a Colorado non-profit, provides services within the criminal justice system across the state of Colorado including sobriety monitoring (UAs/BAs), electronic monitoring, probation supervision and community corrections.

Title:

Community Corrections Specialist

This is an entry level Criminal Justice position

Starting Pay Range: $19.10 – $21.96/hr (depending on shift differential)

Locations Available:
Lakewood, Greeley, Pueblo, Henderson

Hours:

Day, Swing, and Overnight shifts available depending on location

Part time and full time positions available

Final date to receive applications: open until filled

Overview

Guides clients toward pro-social behavior and protects the safety of the staff, clients and community at large through monitoring and enforcing policies, rules and regulations with residential, non-residential and out client services clients.

• Support, promote and adhere to the mission, values and Code of Conduct of Intervention Inc.
• Reflect Intervention Inc.s' commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Educate clients and ensure compliance with facility policies, rules and regulations
• Conduct internal and external rounds and headcounts throughout the facility to ensure safety and monitor compliance with policies.
• Support acceptable and issue sanctions for unacceptable behaviors through application of behavioral guidelines
• Monitor testing of same sex clients through urinalysis and breathalyzer
• Perform pat searches, facility inspections and room searches to inspect for contraband and ensure clients are adhering to policies
• Regular and predictable attendance, flexibility in schedule/shift changes.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred
• 2 years customer service and/or security experience, including experience working with people in stressful and/or crisis situations SKILLS
• Basic ability to enter data, generate reports and create communications from variety of software programs and databases
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to remain calm and deescalate stressful situations
• Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Company staff, stakeholders, and with diverse client base.
• Must pass background check and have ability to access state criminal databases
• Ability to walk about a multi-floor building quickly and frequently
• Ability to lift and move furnishings while conducting searches
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Valid driver's license preferred

We offer:

• Commitment to employee training and career growth
• Opportunity to make a difference while gaining experience in the criminal justice field
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement program with generous company match and immediate vesting
• Paid holiday, vacation and sick time
• Shift incentive for overnight and holidays
• Intervention is a qualified employer under the public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Shift differential for overnight and weekend hours

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