Criminal Justice Community Corrections Specialist - Swings (Male)

Intervention • Henderson, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Intervention, Inc., a Colorado non-profit, provides services within the criminal justice system across the state of Colorado including sobriety monitoring (UAs/BAs), electronic monitoring, probation supervision and community corrections. This is an entry-level Criminal Justice position. The role involves guiding clients toward pro-social behavior and protecting the safety of staff, clients, and the community through monitoring and enforcing policies, rules, and regulations for residential, non-residential, and out-client services clients. The position requires direct observation of males submitting specimens for urinalysis, and therefore, being male has been determined to be a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification, with only males being considered.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years customer service and/or security experience.
• Basic ability to enter data, generate reports and create communications from a 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.

Nice To Haves

• Entry level position
• No previous experience required

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, educate and train clients and staff on 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.
• Prepare disciplinary and incident reports accurately, legibly and completely and according to standards prior to the end of shift.
• 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.
• Contact and properly file escape reports with appropriate authorities.
• 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.
• Transport clients in company van.
• 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 staff meeting monthly, CCS staff meetings and other 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.

Benefits

• Commitment to employee training and career growth
• Opportunity to make a difference while gaining experience in the criminal justice field
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with generous company match and immediate vesting
• Paid holiday, vacation and sick time
• Shift differential for overnight and weekend hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED