Pretrial Case Manager (Full-Time)- Court of Common Pleas Adult Probation Department

Medina County, OH•Medina, OH

40d•$50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medina County Court of Common Pleas is seeking a highly motivated and responsible pretrial case manager who can work a flexible shift schedule specifically, traditional court hours with the possibility of weekend day(s). As a shift-flexible employee, you will be responsible for performing a variety of pretrial job duties and responsibilities as assigned. Your work will be conducted primarily between the Medina County Jail and the Medina County Probation Department offices. If you are passionate, reliable, and open to flexible shift schedules, we encourage you to apply today. Our court offers competitive salaries, great benefits, and future growth opportunities.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with core course work in areas related to criminal justice, criminology, corrections, psychology, social work, or liberal arts.
Willingness and ability to complete the Department's Field Safety Training Program, including but not limited to: Defensive tactics, verbal de-escalation techniques, and first aid/CPR, to engage with defendants in the community.
Ability to assess and supervise bond defendants effectively (e.g., assess and resolve problems, motivate defendants toward prosocial support, and facilitate interventions that assist when necessary).
Effective oral and written communication and interviewing skills (e.g., ability to listen effectively, obtain sensitive information, explain complex issues in a comprehensible manner, prepare accurate and logical reports relevant to the defendant).
Ability to make informed and thoughtful recommendations and decisions.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system and current research trends in the field of pretrial bond supervision and community corrections, necessary to work within the Court and community corrections field effectively.
Ability to appropriately receive and follow supervisory feedback, coaching and direction.
Ability to demonstrate resilience and flexibility in a high-paced, dynamic work environment.
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
Proficiency in operating a personal computer and using, or being able to learn, Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, and Excel, and Ohio Community Supervision Systems (OCSS) the Court's case management software.
Knowledge of common office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Pleasant personality and ability to deal with potentially difficult people and ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships with judges, employees, attorneys, litigants, law enforcement officers, and others conducting business with the Court.
Conscious of, and sensitive to, diversity and inclusion issues within the Court's jurisdiction and ability to interact professionally with this diverse population of people from many different geographic, socioeconomic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds on a regular basis.
Excellent time-management skills, ability to prioritize work and problem solve, ability to work independently, and ability to work under time constraints.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Professional appearance and demeanor, particularly a positive attitude required for the position and the work environment as a representative of the Court.
Demonstrated dependability, punctuality, and excellent attendance record.
Patience, objectivity, maturity, effectiveness under stress, initiative, adaptability, and sound judgment.
Ability to work collaboratively with Criminal Justice partners.
Skilled in the art of interviewing and assessment.
Willingness to become familiar with the Court's community resources.
Maintain a valid Ohio driver's license.

Nice To Haves

One year's experience, in pretrial bond supervision or probation, community corrections, or related fields.
An understanding of legal terminology.
ORAS certification

Responsibilities

Conduct pretrial investigation reports using a validated risk assessment tool to help determine defendant's risk of release.
Interview pretrial bond defendants for final report which is provided to the judge prior to arraignment.
Provide supervision case management services for defendants placed on bond supervision by the court.
Enforce the court's bond conditions by identifying and investigating potential violations and monitoring all pretrial requirements. This includes addressing issues related to substance use, mental health, domestic violence, and other relevant concerns, and initiating appropriate treatment referrals or submitting bond violation notices to the court and/or the prosecutor's office for possible revocation proceedings.
Prepare written reports regarding violations and provide recommendations for appropriate disposition.
Notify the Prosecutor's Office and Court of non-compliance with bond supervision requirements; request bond revocations when necessary; and attend court hearings when required.
Schedule and conduct drug use detection tests of defendants, following established procedures and protocols.
Maintain records of test results using the department's Ohio Community Supervision System (OCSS) database.
Respond to judicial officer's request for information promptly.
Testify in court as to the basis for factual findings.
Serve as a resource to the court.
Maintain detailed written records in OCSS of all case activity and enter information in real time when possible but no longer than 24 hours after event or contact.
May conduct surveillance and/or search and seizure at the direction of the court.
Investigate and analyze financial documents and activities and take appropriate action.
Communicate with victim(s) when necessary and provide victim information to the prosecutor's officer and/or to the court, if relevant.
Manage cases based on defendants' level of risk as determined by the Pretrial Assessment Tool (PAT) and develop a blend of strategies for controlling and correcting risk management.
Communicate with other organizations and persons (law enforcement, treatment agencies, and attorneys) concerning defendants' behavior and conditions of bond supervision.
Develop an appropriate supervision plan to address the requirements of the Court and the assessed needs of the defendant based on the defendant's Pretrial Assessment Tool (PAT) Risk Score.
Support the defendant in maintaining compliance with bond conditions while on bond supervision.
Participate in activities that enhance the Department and Court, the individual units within the Department, and the Officer's own professional development.
Active participation in required training and professional development events around evidence-based practices in community corrections and behavioral health issues, per department standards and as deemed appropriate.
Perform other tasks as assigned. May also be assigned to other positions in other probation divisions as needed.

Benefits

health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance
short-term disability
generous vacation, sick, and personal leave
eleven paid holidays
longevity service payments
sick leave
an Employee Assistance Program
a deferred compensation program
tuition reimbursement
credit union membership
direct deposit of net pay
Court employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for public employees.
All full-time employees hired after January 20, 2010, contribute to OPERS by paying the required employee share, which is 10% of their salary.
The Court pays the required employer's share of 14% of the employee's salary.
Since Court employees are members of OPERS, they also do not have any Social Security taxes withheld from their pay.
Upon completion of a six-month probationary period and contingent on proficient evaluation scores and performance, the probation department supports a hybrid schedule environment allowing staff to work both onsite and remotely, on a rotation basis, if the position lends itself to remote work.