Diversion Officer
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About Our Job
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $55000 and $60000 a year based on your experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year 12 paid holidays 1 personal holiday 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
The City and County of Denver has announced furlough days or unpaid days off for most employees to meet a budget shortfall in 2025. There are two fixed furlough days for all limited (temporary positions with an end date) and unlimited (permanent) employees on August 29th the Friday before Labor Day and November 28th the day after Thanksgiving. If you receive an offer for this position your annual pay will determine whether you are required to take additional furlough days. Details will be discussed during the offer process for selected candidate(s).
This is a grant funded limited position with an expected end date of June 30 2026 with a potential to be renewed.
Location & Schedule
This position reports on site from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Republic Plaza building located at 370 17th St suite 5300 Denver CO 80202.
Who We Are & What Youll Do
The Denver District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the Second Judicial District of Colorado. The Denver District Attorneys Office is responsible for prosecuting all felonies misdemeanors and serious traffic offenses committed in Denver. The Office advocates victims rights and advises and consults in the deterrence and prevention of crime. We are currently recruiting for a Young Adult Diversion Officer
This position will be responsible for:
- Reviewing list of potential youth to determine initial appropriateness for the program.
- Attending triage meetings to discuss risk levels and eligibility of potential clients.
- Interviewing appropriate youth and families for potential Diversion inclusion.
- Scheduling and completing intakes with youth/family.
- Conducting assessment interviews with candidates using screening tools to appraise and interpret a youths risk factors.
- Referring youth and families to appropriate need-based services.
- Transporting youth to/from services school and other activities as necessary.
- Developing case plans: Following intake Officer will use results from intake documentation to develop appropriate individual case plans and set goals with the clients. Goals will address individual needs using SMART goal format and be timeline based. Following case planning efforts refer clients to community service providers for treatment and supportive.
- Preparing required reports: Maintain client files and records consistent with departmental policies and local state and federal rules and regulations. Prepare recommendations for sentencing and treatment recommends
- action(s) for a clients failure to complete diversion requirements. Ensure program paperwork and court documents are completed accurately in a timely fashion. Ensure that all paperwork is sent out within required deadlines: notification of court events letters restitution etc.
- Monitoring client progress: Set supervision meetings with each individual client according to risk level. Complete case notes for all clients using D.A.P. format. Monitors and verifies clients have completed agreed upon goals/activities. Motivates clients to change using Motivational Interviewing strategies through the stages of change model. Meets with clients family members (with written consent) and/or other services providers to discuss progress problems and solutions and recommends corrective action for clients in non-compliance. Notify the District Attorney when a client is not complying with program requirements and testifies in court as needed.
- Conducting Groups: Prepares and conducts various cognitive/behavioral classes facilitates groups and develops the curriculum for individual groups and classes.
- Trainings and Meetings: Attend required trainings and or meetings assigned by supervisor. Serves on committees as delegated recommend changes to improve services/facilities for clients; coordinates and/or attends meetings with community-based partners/groups city personnel and other governmental agencies for the purpose of client prevention efforts.
- Productivity: Organizes work set priorities determines resource requirements determines short or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them coordinates with other organizations or parts of an organization monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. Is passionate about working with young people. Displays a high level of initiative is a self-starter who is committed to completing assignments in a timely manner. Works with minimal supervision is motivated to achieve and is proactive with clients in the Diversion program.
What Youll Bring
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience working with youth/families and an understanding of community resources
- An understanding of risk and protective factors as well as a working knowledge of strategies to reducing recidivism
- Ability to adapt to fast past environment and handle multiple priorities
- An understanding of working with grants and program data collection and assist the office in reporting outcome measures to grantors on a quarterly basis
- Excellent communication skills both orally and written
- Energy to invest the time and effort into program clients who may be resistant to change
- Experience working within a team structure and positively contributing to department goals
Required Minimum Qualifications
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications.
- Education: Bachelor Degree in Psychology Sociology Human Services Criminal Justice or a related field.
- Experience: Two (2) years of experience in performing case management including completing comprehensive needs assessments and developing/implementing case plans OR one (1) year of experience in case work and counseling in areas such as Diversion Probation alcohol and drug abuse community-based treatment case management or a closely related area.
- Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday July 30 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 30 2025 date at 11:59 PM.
About Everything Else
Job Profile
DX2384 Diversion OfficerTo view the full job profile including position specifications physical demands and probationary period click here.
Position Type
Limited (Fixed Term)Position Salary Range
$0.00 - $0.00Target Pay
$55000 - $60000/year based on education and experienceAgency
District AttorneyRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
