Director of Diversion & Pretrial Services

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

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About The Position

The Director of Diversion & Pretrial Services leads the Vermont Attorney General’s Office Community Justice Unit, which administers Court Diversion and Pretrial Services programs statewide and works to advance criminal justice reform, equity, public safety, and fairness in civil, criminal, and youth justice systems. The Director is the primary liaison between the Vermont Association of Court Diversion Programs and the Attorney General’s Office, and also serves as the Association’s Executive Director.

The position develops and implements programs and policy, coordinates with criminal and youth justice system partners and human services agencies, supports and oversees service providers, and manages grants. The Director is the Attorney General’s primary legislative advocate for Court Diversion and Pretrial Services, including providing testimony, tracking relevant legislation, drafting and advancing legislation, preparing legislative reports, and advising legislators and legislative counsel on criminal justice policy.

The Director works under the general direction and direct supervision of the Legal Division Chief for the General Counsel and Administrative Law Division, and directly supervises a Court Diversion Assistant Director and an Administrative Services Coordinator. The position involves travel and meetings for which private transportation must be available.

Requirements

• Six or more years of experience administering or managing a human services program.
• Two or more years of experience as a supervisor, manager, or team leader.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in criminal justice or a human services field.
• Experience with program planning and evaluation in restorative and community justice.
• Considerable knowledge of Vermont’s criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Community Justice Unit and its statewide Court Diversion and Pretrial Services programs.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Vermont Association of Court Diversion Programs and the Attorney General’s Office.
• Serve as Executive Director of the Vermont Association of Court Diversion Programs.
• Design and implement programs and policies.
• Coordinate and collaborate with components of the criminal and youth justice systems, including human services agencies.
• Provide support to and oversight of service providers.
• Manage grants.
• Serve as the Attorney General’s primary legislative advocate for Court Diversion and Pretrial Services.
• Provide legislative testimony and track legislation related to the Community Justice Unit.
• Draft and advance legislation and prepare legislative reports.
• Advise legislators and legislative counsel on criminal justice policy.
• Directly supervise the Court Diversion Assistant Director and Administrative Services Coordinator.

Benefits

• 80% State-paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• Flexible schedule for many jobs
• Low-cost group life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Incentive-based wellness program
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness qualified employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed