Community Service Coordinator

• Establishes and maintains accurate case files through significant documentation, data entry, and scanning in the CSCD's computerized offender case management system
• Interviews probationers and/or defendants on supervision who are court-ordered to perform community service restitution (CSR) with the purpose of determining the skills and abilities of the individual
• Assigns probationers and/or defendants to perform CSR hours with community non-profit agencies which corresponds with the CSCD's CSR Program
• Tracks progress and informs Community Supervision Officers (CSOs) and probationers and/or defendants of progress, noncompliance, and successfully completion of CSR Program
• Monitors, verifies and enters program participation information of probationers and/or defendants officially assigned to the CSCD's CSR Program
• Responds to telephone inquiries from agencies, probationers and/or defendants, and CSOs
• Prepares and updates all Community Service Restitution (CSR) records in the CSCD's computerized offender case management system in a timely fashion upon receipt of records from the assigned agency
• Plans and implements special projects through collaborative efforts with community nonprofit agencies
• Maintains up to date Reciprocal Agreements with non-profit agencies utilized
• Consults with CSOs to determine program participant eligibility
• Identifies, recruits, and makes regular professional presentations to nonprofit agencies within the community
• Conducts agency site visits as assigned
• Provides testimony regarding client's participation in the CSR Program when required in Court(s)
• Responds to telephone inquiries from agencies, participants, CSOs, the Courts, and other CSCD Staff
• Recommends program procedures and policies changes to CSCD administration
• Prepares correspondence for participants and CSR agency providers
• Prepares and submits statistical reports on the number of CSR hours completed and the fiscal impact the community service program provides the community
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required
• Participates in special projects and performs other related duties as assigned by assigned Staff Operations Manager, Deputy Director and/or CSCD Director
• LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER:
  The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

• High school diploma and/or GED
• Associate's degree (preferred)

• Knowledge of laws related the application of community service restitution
• Knowledge of Community Justice Assistance Division's (CJAD) standards regarding community service restitution programs
• Effective interpersonal skills in dealing with offenders, public, and co-workers
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple tasks with competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to use sound analytical reasoning to solve difficult or complex problems
• Documented willingness to work and to exceed minimum expectations
• Ability and means to travel as needed
• Willingness to adhere to policies of the CSCD and support the CSCD Administration despite pressure exerted by others
• Effective conflict resolution skills
• Ability to cooperate and collaborate with others of diverse backgrounds, cultures, or interests
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a workplace culture that is consistent with and emphasizes the CSCD's Mission, Vision, and Values
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License
• Must provide proof of current automobile liability insurance
• Must have a working and reliable vehicle

McLennan County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past ten years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

• Must be committed to achieving excellence in assigned duties, always in service of the county and community
• Must have ability to earn and keep the trustof fellow employees and the community atlarge
• Must be approachable and ready to help fellow employees and the general public

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter:

• Works indoors and outdoors
• Comes in contact with criminal courts, courthouse personnel, law enforcement and community agencies
• Works with individuals who are on supervision for felony and/or misdemeanor offenses
• Requires a 40-hour week (Monday through Friday) under potentially stressful conditions (This position may be required to work a flexible schedule based on the needs of the CSCD.)

• Reading procedures, policies, standards, case files, reports, etc.
• Reading, bending, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, speaking, hearing, lifting case files,…