POSITION:Pre-Trial Programs Facilitator

DEPARTMENT:DeKalb County Community Corrections

An Equal Opportunity Employer

REPORTS TO:Executive Director

STATUS:Full Time

SALARY:$34,000-$35,000

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The job duties of the Pre-Trial Programs Facilitator include but are not limited to:

Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s Degree in a social services field or equivalent work experience.
  2. Experience working with difficult people and/or high stress situations.
  3. Available to work flexible, rotating hours.
  4. Basic computer skills using common programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
  5. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  6. Must pass a national criminal background check and Indiana Department of Child Services substantiated cases check.

Core Responsibilities:

  1. Model pro-social behavior at all times and in all places.
  2. Comply with any and all policies and procedures of DeKalb County Community Corrections and DeKalb County Government.
  3. Obtain risk assessment certification (IRAS/IYAS) within one year of employment, maintain certification and conduct regular participant assessments.
  4. Represent DeKalb County Community Corrections in criminal court proceedings to assist the Court in determining program eligibility.
  5. Closely monitor compliance of program rules and any special conditions ordered by the court.
  6. Answer pages 24 hours a day when on call and be able to respond to the situation.
  7. Conduct assessments and prepare case plans.
  8. Plan and provide program services, case management services, training in activities of daily living, crisis intervention and consultation based on evidenced based practices.
  9. Implement and facilitate participant education programs.
  10. Investigate and develop new programs to fit the needs of participants including but not limited to: job placement, substance abuse and cognitive behavioral therapy.
  11. Understand and use the principles of evidenced based practices as a guide in interactions with program participants.

Additional Job Duties:

  1. Obtain and maintain certification of the Moral Reconation Therapy curriculum or any other evidenced based programs as appropriate.
  2. Maintain current, accurate case files, including classifying participants according to risk based on IRAS results, recording participant’s behavior and compliance with the courts order.
  3. Document all violations and process them appropriately.
  4. Collect drug screens as needed and maintain drug screen records.
  5. Make contact with outside agencies to review participant’s progress/attendance with agency.
  6. Act as a referral agent for employment and/or continuing education.
  7. Forward termination reports to referral source.
  8. Staff cases with probation officers, prosecutor, treatment providers and Community Corrections staff as needed.
  9. Assist in preparing statistical and other reports as required.
  10. Testify in court as needed.
  11. Report any messages of significance to the appropriate people in an attempt to keep all staff up to date on current events.
  12. Attend weekly staffing.
  13. Perform related duties as assigned.

Please provide:

Cover Letter, Resume, References and/or Letters of Recommendation

by 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 to:

Kellie Knauer,

Executive Director

DeKalb County Community Corrections

215 E. 9th Street, Suite 101

Auburn, IN 46706

Fax: (260) 927-4779

**All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This job description describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge I have received this job description, and understand that this is not a contract of employment. This job description does not grant an entitlement or an expectation of employment or continued employment. This job description does not create a property interests or a contract, expressed or implied, guaranteeing employment or employment for any specific duration. All Community Corrections employees are and will remain at will. The employee or DeKalb County Community Corrections may terminate the employee relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.

Is there anything that would keep you from meeting the job duties and requirements as outlined?

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