Criminal Justice Community Corrections Specialist Internship

Intervention•Greeley, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry level Criminal Justice position with Intervention, Inc., a Colorado non-profit that provides services within the criminal justice system across the state. The company offers services including sobriety monitoring (UAs/BAs), electronic monitoring, probation supervision, and community corrections. This internship offers the opportunity to make a difference and change lives daily by being a positive influence on people in the criminal justice system. It is an entry-level position designed to help individuals get their foot in the door. Intervention is committed to enhancing client success and fostering employee training and career growth. The company is a qualified employer under the public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF) program and offers shift differentials for overnight and weekend hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
6 months customer service and/or security experience.
Basic ability to enter data, generate reports and create communications from variety of software programs and databases.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to remain calm and deescalate stressful or crisis situations.
Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Company staff, stakeholders, and with diverse client base.
Must pass background check and have ability to access state criminal databases.
Ability to walk about a multi-floor building quickly and frequently.
Ability to lift and move furnishings while conducting searches.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

Support, promote and adhere to the mission, values and Code of Conduct of Intervention Inc.
Reflect Intervention Inc.s’ commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.
Carry out all duties/responsibilities in accordance with Company values, policies and procedures, applicable laws and contractual obligations.
Educate new clients on facility policies, rules and regulations and complete program orientation.
Ensure clients are adhering to facility rules and regulations in accordance with Intervention policy, procedures and values.
Support clients and staff on adhering to appropriate safety and security procedures.
Communicate incidents, issues and other relevant information accurately and timely to appropriate staff through recording entries into computer system, department/facility log and/or personally as appropriate.
Review department/facility log and other communication systems at least once daily to keep informed of issues.
Conduct internal and external rounds throughout the facility to ensure safety and monitor compliance with policies.
Monitor facility and client population for improper conduct or unauthorized persons inside facility, investigate and take appropriate action.
Report client violations timely and appropriately.
Investigate violations as directed.
Support and enforce behavioral guidelines/sanctions for acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
Provide customer service to all visitors and assist them to authorized areas.
Respond to emergencies as appropriate.
Report any decisions or problems that occur to the Supervisor on duty.
Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with clients and outside referral sources.
Monitor clients movement in and out of the facility, ensure they all sign in/sign out appropriately.
Conduct phone and on-site monitoring of clients at work and in the community per policy and procedure.
Document client room/bed assignment changes.
Monitor testing of clients through urinalysis and breathalyzer.
Perform pat searches, facility inspections and room searches to inspect for contraband and ensure clients are adhering to policies.
Conduct required headcounts and facility checks per shift, visually verifying and documenting location of all clients.
Monitor client medication by documenting medications, and storing and disbursing according to prescribed dosage and time frame.
Collect and secure property of escapees/terminated clients.
Complete and fax DOC counts daily as required.
Accept deposits, issue receipts to clients and secure payment in security office safe.
Supervise clients’ visitors; sign visitors in and out through the security office.
Coordinate meals through sign-up process and monitor dining hall during mealtimes.
Retrieve and release property to authorized pick-up person.
Assign, monitor and record chores as required.
Complete all paperwork and documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.
Attend required meetings as scheduled.
Follow all safety rules and procedures.
Attend required trainings and apply skills and knowledge.
Regular and predictable attendance, flexibility in schedule/shift changes.