Project Coordinator-Probation Officer

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation•Toppenish, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as dual roles with Probation Services: 1) Project Coordinator for grant related activities and reporting, and 2) provides ongoing Probation Officer supervision as outlined in the grant proposal. The Coordinator will have a high level of independence in their research activities but will work under the guidance of a Project Advisory Team. This is a specialized, grant-funded position that will assess the strengths and limitations of our RYC probation laws, standard operating procedures (SOP's) for probation, probation statistics, and court procedures for Yakama Nation Probation. The Coordinator will also explore various evidence-based probation models that are culturally appropriate, have graduated sanctions, and demonstrates higher rates of reduced recidivism. Under the guidance and direction of the Project Advisory Team, the Coordinator will work on RYC Code Revisions for Probation, update probation SOPs, Probation court procedures, and monthly reporting that provides meaningful data on recidivism and client wellness. The Coordinator will work with the Supervisory Probation Officer to implement the updated RYC Codes, Probation Model, SOP's, court procedures, forms, statistical monthly reports, and etc. In their Probation Officer capacity, the employee will: a) supervise, provide referrals, and support/encourage adult offender's to complete court ordered services and maintain compliance to promote sobriety, wellness, and reduce recidivism; b) engage and monitor clients progress and compliance with court orders and take appropriate actions; c) complete intake and ongoing assessments of clients to determine risks and strengths and properly/ethically report to the court in written form; and d) coordinates service referrals and maintain working relationships with outside providers for treatment, community services, and etc.

Requirements

Knowledge and background of effective probation work, the court/criminal justice system, and a good understanding of human behavior, substance abuse, and mental health issues.
Knowledge and ability to apply Yakama culture and traditions when appropriate.
Knowledge and ability to apply the Revised Yakama Codes (RYC) and to act consistently with Tribal policies, laws and administrative rules/procedures.
Ability to effectively engage adult offenders to develop rapport in the interests of increasing successful rehabilitation and compliance to reduce recidivism.
Ability to appear and communicate effectively in court, including using web-based video.
Ability to use contemporary software programs and ability to learn new software applications.
Ability to demonstrate effective listening skills and the ability to maintain composure in stressful-hostile situations.
Ability to demonstrate excellent organization skills with the ability to maintain records and client files.
Ability to develop a training/workshop agenda and training tools.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and tasks with competing deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate self-motivation to work independently with little supervision.
Ensures confidentiality of records used by Yakama Nation.
Responsible to develop and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with staff from other tribal and state agencies and with other tribal departmental program staff.
Bachelor's degree in social work, law and justice, or related field, although candidates with a Bachelor's degree in any other field may be considered and required education may be substituted; will consider candidates with an Associate Degree if candidate demonstrates otherwise qualified and has 3-4 years' experience in case management.
Required to pass a pre-employment drug test and random UAs in accordance with Yakama Nation Personnel Policies Manual.
Required to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
No felony convictions and must maintain a clear record during employment.
Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Tribal Driver Permit with Defensive Driving Course certificate (to be updated every 2 years).
Must maintain good attendance, and upon request, provide a statement of work history with previous employers.
Must maintain and uphold professional and ethical standards, which includes (but not limited to) confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Enrolled Yakama preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Conduct internal and external interviews of probation staff, clients, court staff, mental health/substance abuse program staff during the assessment period.
Review existing probation case files and forms and provide a report on the strengths and limitations of case management practices.
Perform research of probation models used in Indian Country that may be a good fit for the Yakama Nation based on interviews with probation clients, probation staff, court staff, and through ongoing consultation with the Project Advisory Team.
Drafts internal SOPs and standardized forms (including intake) that are in alignment with the probation model selected by Project Advisory Team which is supported by the research and findings during the assessment and research phases.
Provide an in-house training/workshops to go over the newly adopted probation model. The Coordinator will conduct training on how to apply the SOPs, forms, and timelines. This will ensure that there is a mutual understanding of roles, responsibilities, and inter-program coordination to ensure that cases are reviewed by the court in a timely manner.
Conducts pre-sentence investigations, using a screening assessment tool to determine risks of reoffending and to identify any relevant mental health, substance abuse risks, social issues.
Develops case plans for offenders and assists and supervises probation staff in developing their case plans which may include a referral for drug/alcohol, mental health, or domestic violence assessments. Referrals are based upon court orders and may also include community services.
Coordinates and communicates with family members, employers, schools, counseling agencies, and other community resources regarding the client's supervision, plans, and progress.
Takes appropriate action for probation violations, including filing reports to the court.
Attends and participates in court proceedings, providing written and oral reports on clients' progress.
Effectively communicates with clients to ensure they understand their responsibilities and the consequences of non-compliance with court orders.
Prepares reports to comply with grant requirements.
Supervise, provide referrals, and support/encourage adult offender's to complete court ordered services and maintain compliance to promote sobriety, wellness, and reduce recidivism.
Engage and monitor clients progress and compliance with court orders and take appropriate actions.
Complete intake and ongoing assessments of clients to determine risks and strengths and properly/ethically report to the court in written form.
Coordinates service referrals and maintain working relationships with outside providers for treatment, community services, and etc.