Court Services And Diversion Assistant

Lewis and Clark County Criminal Justice Services Department is recruiting for a Court Services and Diversion Assistant. Under supervision of the Criminal Justice Services Department Director, this position performs a wide range of administrative, clerical, and program coordination duties.

Through a holistic and collaborative approach, this Department aims to continually improve our county’s criminal justice system by providing effective community alternatives, solutions, and services to increase community safety, reduce crime, and assist defendants in finding success.

The Criminal Justice Department works collaboratively with:

• Lewis and Clark County District Court;
• Lewis and Clark County Justice Court;
• Helena Municipal Court;
• State of Montana City Court, East Helena Municipality;
• Helena Police Department;
• Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office;
• Lewis and Clark County Attorney’s Office;
• Lewis and Clark County Youth Probation Office;
• Department of Corrections Adult Probation and Parole Bureau;
• Office of the Public Defender, Region IV.

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

Includes:

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage;
• • Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
  • High-Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and an additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;
• Pure View Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents;
• Retirement plans;
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
• Wellness Screening Incentive;
• Gym Membership Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
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Includes:

• Working in a fast-paced environment;
• Opportunity to serve on a variety of different committees;
• Professional development and training opportunities;
• Cost of living increases;
• Market adjustments;
• Step-based wage increases;
• Paid parental leave.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are typically acquired through the combinations of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of experience in a criminal justice, social services, administrative support, or related environment. Must have a valid Montana driver’s license. Associate degree in Criminal Justice, social work, sociology, Psychology, Criminology, or a related field preferred.

Experience working in courts, law enforcement, legal services, or behavioral health preferred. Experience working with sensitive or confidential information preferred.

The following are required to be obtained during the duration of employment:

• National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies (NAPSA) Certified Pretrial Services Professional (CPSP) standing, or within three (3) months of the date of hire;
• Certified in Crisis Intervention Training, or within eighteen (18) months of date of hire;
• Certified in Mental Health first Aid through the State of Montana’s eight (8) hour course within twelve (12) months of the date of hire;
  Certified in CPR, within six (6) months of date of hire.