Probation Services Case Manager - District Court

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For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

Job Summary

Serving in a Case Manager capacity, you will be responsible for performing case manager work for clients that are being monitored for compliance within the Pretrial Services Unit. These duties include but are not limited to interviewing, counseling, and investigative work, conducting Public Safety Assessments, making recommendations for the classifications of clients, working with outside agencies to monitor compliance, daily contact with clients either in person or on the phone, filing violations with the courts, and using several case management systems.

A Case Manager ensures that departmental goals, views, and positions are served, as well as supports a healthy foundation for workplace culture. Working in the Pretrial Unit, you will be actively advancing District Court's mission and vision by promoting a culture of learning, innovation, inclusion, and respect.

Great Place to Work

Our Probation Services Division team is currently looking for a Pretrial Case Manager to join a dynamic and innovative group of team members working in the Pretrial Services unit.

In District Court, we strongly believe in the value and the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to making them central to our mission and vision as we serve our community and each other.
We celebrate diversity, because it brings innovation and offers unique perspectives and learning opportunities.
We are intentional with advancing equity, because it allows all of us to achieve great things while honoring individual uniqueness.
We champion inclusion, because when we belong, we are free to be our genuine best selves and build meaningful partnerships.
Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

What’s in it for You?

At District Court, we carry out our mission of serving the people of Clark County with commitment to excellence. We are passionate about the work we do. Find your calling with us!

Our employees participate in various internal focus groups and workshops dedicated to process improvement and innovation. This gives you an opportunity to have a voice in how we accomplish great things in service to our community.
We also celebrate our achievements because we value personal wellbeing.
This gives us opportunities and empowers us to leave a mark in the world in specific and profound ways.
We are an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please visit here.
We provide additional compensation for employees required by their positions to use a second language in the course of their responsibilities. Employees certified to provide bilingual services receive an additional pay premium of fifty dollars ($50.00) per pay period.
We offer a hybrid remote work schedule upon completing fifty percent of the probationary period (currently with up to two remote days per week).

This posting is open until filled. A first review of applications will take place after June 18th. 

This position is represented by Local 11 – OPEIU (Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO).

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree; and a combination of experience and specialized training which includes a minimum of one (1) year in criminal justice, counseling, or supervision of offenders.

Success in this position requires:

Knowledge of pretrial services practices and the criminal justice system.

Effective case management skills.

Knowledge of interviewing and counseling methods and techniques.

Awareness of community resources.

Ability to understand assessments and testing instruments and their limitations.

Understanding of the principles of evidence-based practices in defendant  pretrial supervision and importance of data driven decisions.

Effective communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills and ability to form professional relationships and networks that support the Court’s operations.

Innovative mindset and ability to seek efficiencies in all processes and department’ resources.

Ability to interpret and explain policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

High degree of self-motivation and initiation and ability to make independent decisions using sound judgement.

Experience with maintaining confidentiality of restricted information and private records, and effectively handling sensitive matters.

Ability to advance organizational strategic initiatives that promote diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice.

Selection Process:
 

Application Review – Incomplete applications will not pass the review; attaching a resume or referring to a resume does not substitute for a completed application.  Candidates will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and those deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Cover Letter (Pass/Fail) – In addition to the Clark County application, applicants must submit a cover letter detailing their experience in pretrial or the criminal justice field; or be able to explain and demonstrate transferrable skills and experience as it applies to the position. Cover Letter must be added to the Documents section of My Application.  Please include the Recruitment Number in the file name (i.e., Cover LetterXXXXXX.doc). Applications that do not include a Cover Letter will not be considered.
 

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) or Writing Sample - This recruitment may require a practical exam or writing sample which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.
 

Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Background and Reference check: Finalists must pass a criminal history background check and provide references, including verification of education. A Driver’s License is also required.

Examples of Duties

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Supervise and counsel offenders placed on pretrial by the courts.

Refer clients to the proper resources in the community.

Monitor, verify and enforce compliance with court ordered conditions; make office appointments for report days; case management: maintain files and attendance records, write reports and compose correspondence, and client reporting

Provide liaison with courts, Prosecutor’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, defense attorneys, and other criminal justice agencies and the public.

File pretrial violations when clients are not in compliance with court ordered conditions.

Testify in court as required.

Facilitate cognitive behavioral classes

Salary Grade

Local 11.9

Salary Range

$32.29 - $43.59- per hour

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Recruiter

Leslie Harrington Smith

Email:

Leslie.HarringtonSmith@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. 
 

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY'S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county