COMPAS Assessor/Treatment Court Case Manager
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Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:The COMPAS Assessor/Treatment Court Case Manager provides screening, assessment, and administrative services across the Justice Support Services Department - COMPAS/Treatment Court(s) to best support the risk and program needs associated with offenders entering the St. Croix County community justice system. Results of these assessments are communicated to the court system in an effort to match defendants to appropriate supportive programming. The COMPAS Assessor/Treatment Court Case Manager will provide an array of administrative support worker services with Treatment Court participants to support the Treatment Court program(s). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned. Organize assessment and screening for offenders/defendants using the COMPAS or other tools identified through the referral process. Schedule face to face assessments with individuals, across County locations to identify needs including substance abuse, criminogenic needs, risk level, medical, psychological, vocational, social, family and daily living. Provide direct assistance and support to Treatment Court participants. Provide information to connect Treatment Court participants with available community resources. Monitor participant compliance with Treatment Court case plans and GPS tracking as requested; provide reports of compliance and/or identified needs to Treatment Court Coordinator, Treatment Court Judge and Treatment Court Team as required via administrative protocols and/CORE database system. Collects, validates, records and maintains Treatment Court participant data using the WI Department of Justice (DOJ) CORE Reporting system and other electronic databases. Monitors data to provide program trends, strengths, needs and outcomes. Provides program data and reports to the Treatment Court Coordinator, Treatment Court Judge, Treatment Court Team, and other key stakeholders as required. Facilitate cognitive-behavioral groups (MRT) with Treatment Court participants. Develop systems to take participant fees, track payments, update records of various programs/requirements. Develop and maintain working relationships with the Courts, law enforcement, District Attorney's office, Public Defenders office, DOC, jail personnel, and various community stakeholders to improve supervision and Justice Support services coordination of COMPAS assessing and Treatment Court(s) participant needs. Develop and maintain confidential filing system; facilitate data collection necessary to identify and monitor local trends related to court case processing, prevalence of specific risk and needs factors, etc. Attend regular meetings of the WI Department of Justice (DOJ) Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) Grant project team. Assist with data collection and preparation of annual grant applications. Attend bi-monthly meetings of the St. Croix County Community Justice Collaborating Council (CJCC). Assist in the preparation of relevant data and reports to the Council as requested. Participate in CJCC subcommittee meetings as requested and related activities as assigned. Supports and provides assistance to the Treatment Court Coordinator in collecting information and documentation to support case planning and consultation. Performs general clerical duties such as keyboarding, filing, photocopying, faxing/e-mailing correspondence, and mail preparation. Document all COMPAS referral contacts and assessments; prepare assessment reports and other written materials; comply with all record-keeping requirements. Enters assessments results into the CORE Reporting System for Diversion participants as required. Attend training and other work-related conferences as necessary to stay current with relevant best practice standards, local/state/national trends and technology as it relates to treatment courts, diversion programs, risk and needs assessments, and other criminal justice activities. Serve as the primary backup to the Substance Screener for drug testing purposes. This may include working at both the Government Center and Services Center. Contribute administrative work in the Family Treatment Court such as returning emails and phone calls to clients. Meets and communicates with diversion participants to ensure compliance with agreement terms and conditions. Monitors compliance with service providers. Conducts criminal history checks on participants to assist in monitoring compliance with the Program. Maintains case records for each participant assigned. Prepares paperwork and documentation with regard to the Diversion Program including agreements, referrals, correspondence, motions and stipulations and other legal documents. Sends reminder letters. Documents and dates all telephone calls and contacts with participants. Drafts correspondence. Provides file management, data entry and closing files related to Diversion Program cases. Maintains complete and accurate case records for each participant, including COMPAS narrative and bar chart records, case plans. records of appointments, payments, case review dates, due dates, and other relevant information. Locates and updates community resources to provide services to the offenders in the Diversion Program. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of County systems, policies, procedures and practices. Knowledge of and ability to provide confidential management and coordination of individuals with alcohol and other drug dependency and dual diagnoses. Knowledge of available community resources for the consumer groups. Knowledge of and ability to effectively utilize the principles of strategic and long and short-range planning. Skill in analyzing complex administrative information and issues, defining problems and evaluating alternatives and recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues. Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the public. Ability to assign work, add or delete; plan work, establish priorities. Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision. Ability to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority. Knowledge of local government organization and its departmental operating requirements. Considerable knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Ability to analyze and prepare organizational and functional reports from research data. General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, equipment and office assistance techniques. Knowledge of the County and department programs and policies related to the criminal justice system. Knowledge of the use of a multi-line telephone system. Ability to read and understand basic County and State policies and procedure of limited scope and difficulty. Ability to work the allocated hours of the position. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form. Must be proficient in workplace English and spelling. Ability to read County policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; MSDS sheets, safety manuals, maps, etc.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate mathematical calculations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions. Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations. Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations. Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations. Ability to maintain discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations. Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines. Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports. Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at conclusions. Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations. Ability to think quickly, maintains self-control, and adapt to stressful situations. Ability to use good judgement and effectively solve problems.PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms. Work has standard vision requirements. Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities. Work has some exposure to environmental conditions. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic). WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is primarily in an office setting.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Associate degree related to criminal justice, social services, or a support office setting related to those involved in the justice or behavioral health setting. Three (3) years of progressively more responsible experience with treatment programs, screening, assessing, and interventions for justice involved supportive services. Experience working in a county government system, preferred. COMPAS and MRT license must be acquired within 6 months of hire. Must successfully pass criminal background check. Posting Expected Pay Range: $23.40 - $26.48/hour Department: Justice Support ServicesFTE: 1.0St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual's race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.