Specialized Populations Officer

State of Nebraska•Hastings, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Judicial Branch is seeking a Specialized Populations Officer to provide case management and supervision of high-risk individuals. This role involves working with individuals in Problem-Solving Court programs, post-release supervision, and other high-risk adult and juvenile probationers, specifically those involved in cases such as sex offenses, domestic violence, and drug offenses. The position is in-office only, located at 300 N. St. Joseph Ave, Hastings, NE 68901. Travel will be required at times. The work schedule is primarily day shift, with occasional nights, weekends, and holidays required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social services, Criminal Justice or directly related field
2 years of experience in case management in related fields
Customer service principles.
Criminal Justice system, laws, legal codes, and court procedures.
Interview and Assessment procedures and practices.
Intervention policies and procedures.
Cognitive skill building, motivational learning.
Social learning theory.
Crisis intervention techniques.
Modern office procedures and equipment.
Recordkeeping principles.
Document review techniques.
Computers and related software applications.
Making home visits.
Interviewing probationers.
Tracking probationers’ location(s).
Utilizing probation and protective techniques.
Applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Preparing activity reports and updating databases.
Operating computers and applicable software applications.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

Opportunity for bilingual pay

Responsibilities

Investigates, monitors and or supervises targeted, program-specific high-risk individuals on probation, post-release supervision and/or involved in a Problem-Solving Court adult and juvenile offenders.
Performs counseling, case management, case reporting, and related functions of managing a caseload under close supervision.
Develops a team supervision approach with the individual’s referral source (probation officer who conducted the PSI, Navigation Officer, Problem Solving Court Team, County Jail staff, Prison Caseworker.
Participates in the treatment process of individuals and is engaged in the probationer’s/participant’s treatment through regular and on-going communication with treatment providers and through attendance at treatment groups and facilities. Assists in the development of relapse prevention plan.
Facilitates groups which may include, but not be limited to, topical, supervision groups, cognitive programs or skill building, life skills enhancement and general education of clients.
Prepares violation reports, compliance reports and conducts record checks; Enters and updates client information into appropriate systems; determines reports to send to the court for updates.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Performing pre-sentence investigations
Classification and clinical assessments for PSC participants to identify needs
Developing case plans to track and manage goals
Working with treatment providers within the community
Investigating violations and discussing sanctions
Conducting cognitive group therapy meetings
Conducting and monitoring drug tests
Preparing and submitting probationer progress reports
Arresting or detaining probationers per statute
Performing field and home visits for assessment and reassessment