Treatment Court Case Manager

Bayfield County•Washburn, WI

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision and direction from the Criminal Justice Coordinator, the Treatment Court Case Manager is assigned responsibilities involving the identification and provision of services, and the tracking and monitoring of program participants to ensure compliance with their service plans and court ordered terms. Responsibilities also include working closely with partner agencies to ensure program participants are engaged in and supported by services that may include employment-readiness training, education, housing, treatment, and other services. The Treatment Court Case Manager will play a key role in supporting the enhancement and expansion of Bayfield County’s Treatment Court, Pre-Charge Diversion, and County Supervision programs. These enhancements will involve consistent data monitoring and evaluation to enhance the Criminal Justice Office’s capacity to identify and address the needs of individuals involved in the criminal justice systems, pre- and post-disposition. Treatment Court Case Managers will work directly on the implementation of evidence-based practices designed to reduce recidivism.

Requirements

Possess a Bachelor's degree in a criminal justice, social work, education, behavioral science or other related field or an Associate Degree in a related field and a minimum of four years of related experience.
Direct experience with male and female criminal justice populations, including jail inmates preferred.
Must be comfortable within a jail setting where meetings with clients will occur.
Hold a valid driver's license.
Familiarity with criminal justice system.
Strong computer program familiarity with Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while performing duties.
Ability to drive.
Light lifting up to 20 pounds.
Ability to work out in the field in diverse condition such as rain, uneven terrain, snow.
Requires physical demands such as seeing, hearing, and color perception to make judgments both in the office and out in the field.
Ability to multitask and work in a shared office environment.
Observe urinalysis test with clients in closed restroom.
Knowledge of substance abuse, mental health services, and community resources; interviewing and counseling techniques; related government laws and practices and of community resources; practicing cultural competence with awareness and respect for diversity.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Collaborate with other multidisciplinary team members.
Communicate effectively.
Motivate offenders in a positive, constructive manner.
Facilitate self-determination and self-care through the tenets of advocacy and of the social and psychological problems facing offenders, Shared decision making with participants to navigate the health care and community provider system to achieve successful care.
Vocational guidance to available educational systems.
Navigate the health care and community provider system to achieve successful care.
Identify and resolve barriers that hinder effective program participation and completion for the offender population.
Efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
Use computer systems proficiently in Word, Excel Microsoft Copilot, and Outlook.
Flexibility to learn and help integrate a new data tracking system for monitoring program trends.

Nice To Haves

Courtroom experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide continual oversight of clients and prepare individual progress reports for the Bayfield County Circuit Court.
Work in the field and administer drug and alcohol screens to document compliance or non-compliance of program participants.
Responsible for grant administration and fulfilling data reporting requirements.
Work cooperatively with court system personnel (Circuit Court Judge, Tribal Judge, District Attorney, Veterans Service Officer, Victim/Witness Coordinator, victim advocacy agencies, Human Services, Public Defender, local defense bar, Sheriff, local law enforcement, Department of Corrections, Criminal Justice Coordinator and others).
Meet with jail inmates to determine re-entry needs.
Coordinate collateral contacts within the community to address re-entry needs of clients.
Attend community meetings and report to team on progress.
Compile data specific to the re-reentry project.
Develop policy and procedure manual.
Traveling to client's residence, work or a public place for purposes of documenting compliance with court agreements.
Drug and/or alcohol testing of participants will be required.
Attendance at meetings and trainings in Bayfield County and outlying areas.