Deflection Specialist - LTE

Marathon County•Wausau, WI

8d•$28

About The Position

The Deflection Specialist LTE is responsible for coordinating, operating, and innovating a Deflection Program. The program includes case management, community outreach and engagement, grant management and writing, and stakeholder engagement. This position will be housed in the District Attorney’s Office and will work in collaboration with the Sheriff’s Office, Wausau Police Department, other Law Enforcement Departments, and community-based services

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Public Health, or other closely related behavioral science field; OR an Associate’s degree with at least three (3) years equivalent experience which requires knowledge of the judicial system, substance use disorders, community-level interventions, and trauma-informed care.
Other combinations of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Knowledge of substance use disorders, community-level outreach, and justice system.
Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations.
Knowledge of government and community resources available for referrals.
Skill in facilitating meetings with participants.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with participants, police officers, prosecutors, support staff, and the public.
Skill in preparing reports including referrals and evaluations.
Ability to efficiently operate a computer including familiarity with varied internet and research sites, plus word processing and data base program, including Microsoft Suite as well as case management software.
Skill in multitasking and managing high volume of cases.
Ability to independently make sound judgments and decisions and solve problems in accordance with general department policy and procedures.
Ability to exercise discretion in maintaining the confidentiality of legal proceedings.
Ability to work without direct supervision and exercise initiative.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff, other County employees, attorneys, medical professionals, outside agencies, and the public.
Knowledge of grant writing, grant reporting, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

Establishes and maintains effective lines of communication with other stakeholders, including treatment providers and service workers, so partnerships are developed, and an effective program is achieved.
Receives and reviews referrals, then develop and prepare individualized case strategies for community-based referrals in a trauma-informed manner consistent with their identified risk level, needs, and resources.
Performs risks-needs assessment with participants.
Prepares, maintains, and disseminates accurate referral information in a timely manner.
Works quickly and efficiently with last minute referrals that arise abruptly or unexpectedly.
Establishes follow ups with referrals both before program entry and during the program.
Consults and staff with direct supervisor to aid referrals.
Schedules conferences with participants to discuss program objectives, program enrollment, referrals to community resources, and monitor compliance.
Has a demonstrated computer proficiency to meet job deliverables by using case management software and Microsoft Suite.
Communicates with participant to ensure compliance with agreement terms and conditions.
Monitors compliance with service providers.
Prepares, monitors, maintains, and closes referral cases and discharges the participant from the Deflection Program.
Prepares, coordinates, and leads community outreach events.
Provides training to law enforcement about program mission, goals, eligibility criteria, participant selection, implementation fidelity, tracking, and evaluation.
Attends continuing education, implement research, and remain current with legal issues, evidence-based practices, and trends relating to position.
Assists with or leads new project proposals, new project follow-through, and program evaluations.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Performs related work as required or assigned.
Helps prepare for and presents Deflection information at scheduled events.
Performs research, assessments, or coordinates with existing published information and stakeholders to determine community needs in the course of program implementation and evaluation.
Coordinates, performs, tracks, and presents evaluations on program on outcomes, implementation fidelity, and impact.
Researches diversifying funding through grant or other grant opportunities.
This position will lead grant writing and reporting.