Case Management Assistant - Criminal Justice Services

Salt Lake County • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team in a career that centers on alternatives to incarceration, evidence-based practices and community collaboration. We focus on community safety through positive behavior change and supporting individuals involved in the justice system. Our services address the underlying issues that lead to criminal behavior and provide the opportunity for change. Case Management Assistants with Criminal Justice Services do work that really matters. We value teamwork, collaboration with community partners, accountability, a client-focused approach, a safe and supportive environment, empowerment, and continued professional development opportunities. We hire the most knowledgeable and experienced employees in the industry. At Salt Lake County, we do not just accept individual difference; we value and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Not only does Salt Lake County offer an excellent benefits package, but it is also an incredible place to call home and enjoy a quality lifestyle!

Requirements

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science, Criminal Justice, or other closely related field, plus one (1) year of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.
• Basic structure of criminal justice system
• Case management procedures and techniques
• Crisis intervention techniques
• Substance abuse and addiction
• Motivational interviewing principles
• Teaching techniques
• Type accurately and obtain detailed information in courtroom setting
• Work with computer software related to job-specific duties
• Operate standard office equipment
• Navigate criminal justice records and research client cases
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Act independently and be part of a team
• Organize workloads and prioritize tasks to adhere to deadlines
• Maintain complex and confidential records
• Respond professionally in stressful situations and client crises
• Effectively deal with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Researches all client activity from previous court date and prepares the court calendar for staffing to include client attendance, sanctions, community service, drug tests, etc.
• Attends weekly pro-court staging and reports to case managers and treatment staff on client participation and compliance.
• Attends court sessions and records (in database) all in-court client court activity to include sanctions, bench warrants, pleas, treatment recommendations, in-court drug testing results, termination, and sentencing information.
• Summarizes court proceedings into written documents and distributes to case managers and treatment teams.
• Utilizes drug court database to assist judge with in-court inquiries regarding client’s progress, testing results, treatment/class attendance, etc.
• Assists with the daily operation of the drug-testing program, maintains drug testing log, and forwards daily changes to drug testing provider.
• Compiles daily drug testing results into a written reports and distributes to case managers and drug court teams.
• Runs bench warrant checks on clients and reports results to Drug Court teams.
• Interacts with criminal justice agencies, treatment agencies, and other agencies providing services to clients.
• Provides law enforcement personnel with requested client information.
• Provides information on policies, procedures, services, ordinances, and application requirements to agencies, other employees, and to the public.
• Provides psychoeducational instruction and life skills education to clients.
• Documents progress for treatment teams and case managers.

Benefits

• 12 Holidays
• up to 24 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• one personal day every year
• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option
• Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year
• Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Onsite medical clinic
• gym
• hospital insurance
• pet insurance
• auto and home insurance
• discounts at County facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree