Pretrial Case Manager

Jefferson County

2d • $28 - $30 • Hybrid

About The Position

In this position you will provide the supervision, monitoring, and resources to help adult defendants on bond successfully navigate the pretrial process. You’ll be a perfect fit for this if you: Have a passion for working with at-risk populations while supporting community safety Have a strong sense of integrity and value patience, compassion, and empathy Thrive on a collaborative and supportive team that values your opinion and experience Enjoy professional development opportunities Have strong professional writing skills and attention to detail Are looking for a career that is more than a paycheck by providing a meaningful contribution to build our community The Pretrial Case Manager is responsible for managing a caseload of adult defendants who have been released from jail on bond until final disposition of the case and monitoring the defendants' compliance with specific conditions of their release, as ordered by the courts. This role is also responsible for interviewing new defendants released on bond; preparing a supervision plan, maintaining regular contact with defendants to ensure appearance at scheduled court hearings and compliance with their supervision plans. This full-time, standard position is hybrid. This job is provided with a schedule revolving around our 4-day work week in service of Jefferson County Courts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, social sciences or related field
• One (1) year of work-related experience
• High level of integrity, patience, compassion, and empathy
• Customer centric with a passion to see individuals succeed
• Thrive in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Being an innovative thinker who can produce a variety of solutions
• Strong sense of self-motivation and a personal commitment to high performance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain requirements and document detailed case notes
• Strong organization with ability to manage multiple cases and priorities
• Comfortable with technology including the ability to navigate databases, accurately enter data, and type case notes and documentation
• Managing multiple projects or priorities
• Customer service – assisting people during a vulnerable time.
• Working one on one with customers or clients
• Data entry
• Case management
• Documentation for compliance purposes
• Knowledge of local, State, and Federal guidelines, rules, and statutes
• Interviewing or investigation
• Position within the criminal justice field

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking, but not necessary
• Previous pretrial case management experience

Responsibilities

• Maintaining regular contact with defendants via telephone, in writing or in person, to monitor their activities and compliance with specific conditions ordered by the courts.
• Interviewing defendants, preparing individual supervision plans, and explaining the orders of the court and the requirements of their pretrial supervision.
• Collecting and processing pretrial supervision fees from defendants.
• Explaining to defendants about electronic monitoring equipment, describing the type/use of the equipment ordered.
• Obtaining personal information specific to defendants ordered to electronic monitoring.
• Explaining cost, curfews and reporting requirements.
• Referring defendants to various community-based agencies for supportive services, substance use testing, and required monitored sobriety/treatment services.
• Utilizing multiple electronic information systems, enter store and/or retrieve information as requested or otherwise necessary.
• Deciding what other individuals, agencies courts, and/or attorneys need to be notified of any changes of a defendant’s pretrial supervision.
• Deciding appropriateness of defendant travel and restrictions necessary.
• Working directly with fugitive partnership group to locate otherwise missing defendants.
• Initiating court proceedings to modify/revoke bond release for defendant’s failure to comply with conditions of bond.
• Personally appear in court to defend/respond as needed.
• Collecting pertinent information regarding any changes made by the court of a defendant's bond.
• Place pretrial holds with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office on certain defendants to allow time to collect alleged victim information and make referrals to approved agencies for electronic monitoring services.
• Reviewing, analyzing, monitoring reports from community-based agencies; evaluate use of intermediate sanctions to ensure defendant's compliance.
• Serve as a rotating case manager for GPS‑monitored cases, including responding to alerts and telephone messages regarding electronic monitoring equipment issues and/or possible defendant travel violations during normal business hours.
• Serve as a rotating case manager for GPS‑monitored cases, including responding to alerts and telephone messages regarding electronic monitoring equipment issues and/or possible defendant travel violations during normal business hours. Responsibilities include responding to the electronic monitoring agency as needed, as well as requests from crime victims, law enforcement, and others regarding defendant‑related concerns.
• Independently determine whether defendants must report for an immediate equipment check.
• Assess potential danger to alleged victims and contact victims or law enforcement when appropriate.
• Performing routine research and compiling data for special projects or reports, as assigned, ensuring completion by specified deadlines and in accordance with outlined goals and objectives.
• Serving mandatory protection orders, as requested by the courts.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Interacting with a diverse population from all walks of life
• Helping adult defendants released from jail on bond navigate the pretrial process during the duration of their court case
• Understanding and explaining policies, procedures, and resources
• Monitoring defendant's compliance with specific conditions of their release ordered by the courts
• Utilizing motivational interviewing with new defendants released on bond and creating a plan for achieving goals and successfully completing requirements
• Assisting with finding solutions to barriers that might prevent them from completing court ordered requirements
• Referring defendants to community resources
• Responding to defendant violations of court's orders and initiating action to bring the defendant into compliance or to revoke bond

Benefits

• dental, medical, and vision insurance
• paid time off and holidays
• retirement matching
• wellness programs
• tuition reimbursement
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off and holidays, including a starting bank of 40 hours of PTO for new hires
• retirement matching
• wellness programs
• tuition reimbursement and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level