$34.71-$42.19 Hourly / $6,017.00-$7,313.00 Monthly / $72,202.00-$87,750.00 Yearly
1. Interviews, assesses and evaluates the needs of individuals referred by the courts to an alternative sentencing program.
2. Coordinates placement of court assignees in appropriate community service and rehabilitation programs.
3. Acts as liaison to the courts relative to court alternative program activities; prepares and presents reports to the courts on court assignees.
4. Develops and maintains working relationships with a variety of public and private service agencies; disseminates program information to these agencies and the public.
5. Develops selection criteria and assists in the investigation, orientation and selection of community agencies for use as placement sites for program assignees.
6. Prepares and maintains case records and other related project reports and correspondence.
7. Assists in the supervision and in-service training of program employees.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires a good knowledge of: the principles, techniques and trends in alternative sentencing programs; the criminal justice system, including organization, operation and procedures of the Courts and related agencies; interviewing techniques and dynamics of human behavior; community resources and the needs and services available to multi-ethnic groups and disadvantaged juveniles and adults.
Requires ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with community agencies, representatives of the courts, clients, other departmental personnel and the public; communicate effectively with individuals of divergent ethnic, social and cultural backgrounds; prepare and present clear and concise reports.
Requires completion of a four year college or university with a baccalaureate degree with major coursework in the behavioral or social sciences.
Requires at least one year of experience in a court referral program or closely related public service work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.