Screening Specialist

Screening Specialist – After Hours/On-Call

Location:

17th Judicial District, Westminster, CO

Employer:

Trestle Programs, Inc.

Status:
Part-Time, Non-Exempt;
Hourly, After Hours

Salary: $22.05 hourly / + On-call Day Rate (Bilingual Spanish Speaking Differential available)

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.

Through a series of standardized questions and responses, determines if the juvenile is appropriate for placement in a secure detention facility. Provide immediate response via cell phone after hours 5:00pm-8:00am, Monday through Friday, and all-day weekends and holidays. Work is primarily performed at home, must live in Colorado

Works under the direct supervision of the 17th Judicial District's CYDC Screening & Detention Supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Through a series of standardized questions and responses, determines if the juvenile is appropriate for placement in a secure detention facility.
• Provide immediate response via cell phone on a 24/7 basis for the 17th JD.
• Obtain accurate information from the arresting agency about the juvenile/incident.
• Relay accurate information to the appropriate entities/agencies.
• Assist in the emergency release process when facility is at capacity, when appropriate.
• Assist in further assessments as requested.
• Upon youth's screen, gather parent/guardian contact information to provide detention hearing information.
• Ensure all screening information is compiled and provided to the Court/appropriate parties within 3 hours of the completed screen.
• Respond to phone calls as directed (ie. receiving/returning phone calls from the detention) center, Law Enforcement, and other Judicial Districts.
• Communicate consistently with immediate supervisor regarding any additional information pertaining to screened youth prior to the detention hearing.
• Utilize Colorado Trails and Court Access to verify information including warrants and bonds.
• Request judicial override when necessary.

Peripheral Duties:

• Provide support to other staff/programs as needed as well as any additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the judicial district CYDC Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of the juvenile justice system, human service system, CYDC, and various juvenile program resources and services within the judicial district.
• Ability to develop good relations with arresting agencies, booking agencies, Prairie Vista Youth Services Center, the courts, and all other entities involved in the juvenile justice /screening process.
• Ability to ascertain accurate facts.
• Ability to interpret and translate facts and information.
• Ability to interact with others to clarify intent, explain rationale, advise others of appropriate or desired course of action.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and employ culturally sensitive practices.
• Ability to understand the policies and laws governing the placement of juveniles in a secure detention facility.
• Ability to maintain a professional standard of performance, demeanor, and appearance at all times.
• Ability to work cooperatively and closely with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability and skills to use computer, software (i.e. word processing, email, spreadsheet, database), cell phone, printer.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field (ie. Human Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice)
• 1 year experience working within the Criminal Justice, Counseling, Human Services field(s)

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pass urine analysis screen.
• Must have a current Colorado driver's license, required to…