Job description

Position Summary: This is a caseworker position that provides supervision services to the Court for adult criminal defendants.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor defendants while out on bail to ensure adherence to their bail conditions. This includes scheduling and providing supervision at the level indicated by the Court.

• Draft accurate and complete written reports to the court to include up-dated progress as well as non-compliance reports.

• Work as a team, sharing all aspects of caseload responsibilities, to include but not limited to: conducting intakes, writing court letters, obtaining essential court case information, ongoing CCAP checks, treatment referrals/updates, meeting with participants, and staffing cases.

• Conduct and record random drug testing on participants.

• Maintain accurate participant records to include detailed documentation of all contacts with participants, referrals made and all pertinent information related to all pending cases, including the collection of program fees.

• Assist with drug testing coverage in the Waukesha Court Service Programs as required, specifically willing to adjust work schedule to cover program needs.

• Assist with managing the lobby when coverage is needed.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain flexible schedule to provide coverage in the office when necessary.

• Other job-related duties may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

• Appear in court and on the record as necessary.

Minimal Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work or other related field; possess a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and insured auto; must pass criminal background check.

Personal Attributes: Follow agency Code of Conduct; adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources; conduct self in an ethical manner; maintain professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, participants and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issues; demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the Wisconsin Criminal Justice System; knowledge of local treatment programs to include AODA, mental health, and domestic violence; knowledge of community resources to include housing, education, public transportation; knowledge of the Circuit Court Access Program (CCAP); Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations; sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issues; good organizational, computer and typing skills; ability to read and understand drug testing results; good judgment; effective use of time, be trained in the all WCS required Evidence Based Principals within 90 days of hire and follow models for fidelity established by the agency.

Physical Demands: Duties require good hearing and the ability to communicate verbally; hand and finger dexterity for data entry and typing; involves some driving between Waukesha and Milwaukee County.

Work Relationship and Scope: Reports directly to the Program Supervisor and Program Director. Has contact with a wide variety of individuals including criminal defendants, courthouse personnel, treatment providers, various criminal justice agencies and other WCS staff.

Working Conditions: Most of the work will be done in the office, requires occasional trips to the courthouse to drop off court letters, gather pertinent casework information and provide a presence in court; required to meet with participants at our Milwaukee office; observe and supervise drug screens.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Waukesha, WI 53188: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• responding to crisis situations: 1 year (Preferred)
• working in the Criminal Justice System: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License With Insured Vehicle (Required)

Work Location: In person

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