Bilingual Juvenile Case Manager

GUNNISON COUNTY • Gunnison, CO

131d • $31 - $35

About The Position

This position will work directly with the Juvenile Services/Colorado Youth Detention Case Manager and be directly responsible for serving in the Juvenile Diversion Program for youth/families that are Spanish speaking. This position provides intervention services for youth and families who are at risk of further involvement in the Juvenile Justice System. The position will assist in initiating, managing, and monitor Juvenile Diversion contracts, assist in program development, and assist in the administration of mandated screening tools to identify evidence-based programming to carry out the mandates of the diversion statutes as outlined in the Colorado Revised Statutes. This position will support FAST with truancy assessment and reporting. This is a grant funded less than 30 hours a week position with limited benefits. There is a potential for full-time employment. This position is currently supported by grant funding, which allows us to advance the county's strategic initiatives. Employment beyond the current grant period is dependent on funding availability.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment.
• Bachelor's degree with a major in social, behavioral, human services, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of previous case management experience is required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and culturally competent.
• Restorative Justice and Trauma Informed training required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Juvenile Services/Colorado Youth Detention Case Manager.
• Serve in the Juvenile Diversion Program for Spanish speaking youth/families.
• Provide intervention services for youth and families at risk of further involvement in the Juvenile Justice System.
• Initiate, manage, and monitor Juvenile Diversion contracts.
• Assist in program development.
• Administer mandated screening tools to identify evidence-based programming.
• Support FAST with truancy assessment and reporting.

Benefits

• Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent.
• Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 5.6 hours/month.
• Sick Leave: 5.6 hours for each month of service.
• Employer Paid Norton LifeLock Membership.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.
• 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match.
• Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.
• 457(b) Up to a 3% Employer Contribution match.
• Discounted Pet Insurance, and Gym Memberships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees