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 client's success. RISE UP with us by incorporating our values every day!

R espect

I ntegrity

S ervice

E mpathy

U nderstanding

P rofessionalism

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

*This is an entry level Criminal Justice position*

*No previous experience required!*

Pay: $19.10 - $21.01/hr (depending on shift differential)
Location: Pueblo, CO
Hours: Overnights

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

- *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.*

- 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

Click here to learn more about Intervention Inc or go to www.int-cjs.org/employment

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