Pre-Trial Services Liaison

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska•Winnebago, NE

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is under the administrative supervision of the Tribal Court Administrator. The Pre-Trial Services Liaison will provide monitoring services throughout the Court process. This position will assist Court clients on the Winnebago Indian Reservation to navigate through services that will aide their pre-trial or probation conditions.

Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor Degree (or proof of working towards degree), in the areas of criminal justice, human services, social services, or other related fields.
Must have at least two years’ experience or an acceptable combination of experience and education will be considered.
Must possess grant project management experience
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to accomplish goals and produce valuable results with minimal supervision.
Exercise mature judgement and are highly motivated, self-starting, and proactive
Possesses a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs.
Must meet driver’s eligibility guidelines.
Must be able to work with all kinds of personalities and maintain the highest level of confidentiality as provided by the law.
Must be willing to attend meetings and trainings as requested.
Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
Reading, writing, calculating
Above average social interaction skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Ability to work as part of a team and/or with minimal to no supervision.
Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.
All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
Maintain accurate and complete case file records and statistical reports for grant requirements.
Ensure all relevant documentation is included in clientele file/database.
Manages a caseload of approximately 50 clients.
Communicate with Probation Office regularly to provide any developing changes to client progress.
Transports clients to court and attends hearings to provide the court with progress updates and other associated impairments.
Coordinates with programs such as Probation, Recovery Program, Behavioral Health, and surrounding facilities, etc. to determine client's immediate service needs upon release from incarceration. Other necessary requitements would be obtained
Interviews clients to gather information about strengths, resources, personal and financial needs, employment, etc.
Secures information such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the client's situation and evaluates these and the client's capacities and needs.
Assists with applying for social services benefits such as Medical, General Relief, and Vocational Rehabilitation, Disabilities, Unemployment, etc.
Provides warm hand-off and keeps open communication between referred service providers as needed.
Ensure client is compliant any Court documents
Provides transportation with a company vehicle as needed to appointments, interviews, and court hearings, etc.
Maintain frequent communication with Winnebago Police Department.
Occasional research and occasional clerical duties.