Criminal Justice Community Corrections Specialist Female

Intervention Inc. a Colorado non-profit provides services within the criminal justice system across the state of Colorado including sobriety monitoring (UAs/BAs) electronic monitoring probation supervision and community corrections.

Do you want to make a difference and change lives EVERY DAY

Do you have what it takes to be a positive influence on people in the criminal justice system

Are you looking for an entry level position to get your foot in the door

Make a difference by working with a company committed to enhancing clients success. RISE UP with us by incorporating our values every day!

Respect

Integrity

Service

Empathy

Understanding

Professionalism

Intervention offers:

• Commitment to employee training and career growth
• Opportunity to make a difference while gaining experience in the criminal justice field
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with generous company match and immediate vesting
• Paid holiday vacation and sick time
• Intervention is a qualified employer under the public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Shift differential for overnight and weekend hours

Title: Criminal Justice Community Corrections Specialist (Female)

*This is an entry level Criminal Justice position*

*No previous experience required!*

Pay: $18.03 - $20.73/hr(depending on shift differential)
Location:Pueblo
Hours:Overnight

OVERVIEW

Guides clients toward pro-social behavior and protects the safety of the staff clients and community at large through monitoring and enforcing policies rules and regulations with residential nonresidential and out client services clients.

*Because this position requires direct observation of females submitting specimens for urinalysis being female has been determined to be a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification and only females will be considered for the position.*

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support promote and adhere to the mission values and Code of Conduct of Intervention Inc.
• Reflect Intervention Inc.s commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and company information.
• Carry out all duties/responsibilities in accordance with Company values policies and procedures applicable laws and contractual obligations.
• Educate new clients on facility policies rules and regulations and complete program orientation.
• In accordance with Intervention policy procedures and values ensure clients are adhering to facility rules and regulations.
• Support educate and train clients and staff on appropriate safety and security procedures.
• Communicate incidents issues and other relevant information accurately and timely to appropriate staff through recording entries into computer system department/facility log and/or personally as appropriate.
• Review department/facility log and other communication systems at least once daily to keep informed of issues.
• Conduct internal and external rounds throughout the facility to ensure safety and monitor compliance with policies.
• Monitor facility and client population for improper conduct or unauthorized persons inside facility investigate and take appropriate action.
• Report client violations timely and appropriately. Investigate violations as directed.
• Support and enforce behavioral guidelines/sanctions for acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
• Provide customer service to all visitors and assist them to authorized areas.
• Respond to emergencies as appropriate.
• Report any decisions or problems that occur to the Supervisor on duty.
• Establish and maintain a professional working relationship with clients and outside referral sources.
• Prepare disciplinary and incident reports accurately legibly and completely and according to standards prior to the end of shift.
• Monitor clients movement in and out of the facility ensure they all sign in/sign out appropriately.
• Conduct phone and on-site monitoring of clients at work and in the community per policy and procedure.
• Document client room/bed assignment changes.
• Monitor testing of clients through urinalysis and breathalyzer.
• Perform pat searches facility inspections and room searches to inspect for contraband and ensure clients are adhering to policies.
• Conduct required headcounts and facility checks per shift visually verifying and documenting location of all clients.
• Monitor client medication by documenting medications and storing and disbursing according to prescribed dosage and time frame.
• Contact and properly file escape reports with appropriate authorities.
• Collect and secure property of escapees/terminated clients.
• Complete and fax DOC counts daily as required.
• Accept deposits issue receipts to clients and secure payment in security office safe.
• Transport clients in company van.
• Supervise clients visitors; sign visitors in and out through the security office.
• Coordinate meals through sign-up process and monitor dining hall during mealtimes.
• Retrieve and release property to authorized pick-up person.
• Assign monitor and record chores as required.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Attend staff meeting monthly CCS staff meetings and other required meetings as scheduled.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Attend required trainings and apply skills and knowledge.
• Regular and predictable attendance flexibility in schedule/shift changes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years customer service and/or security experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer skills Basic ability to enter data generate reports and create communications from variety of software programs and databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and deescalate stressful or crisis situations.
• Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Company staff stakeholders and with diverse client base.
• Must pass background check and have ability to access state criminal databases.
• Ability to walk about a multi-floor building quickly and frequently.
• Ability to lift and move furnishings while conducting searches.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

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