Qureos Mentor

MESA COUNTY

<div>$25.99 - $29.42
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Provides intensive, complex and professional level case management services to assigned clients in a criminal justice program; interviews clients; completes state mandated assessments; analyzes data from assessments and uses them to develop a performance based case plan; monitors client&rsquo;s progress; and prepares reports and documentation for case file, reports to referrals agencies and the courts. May also be assigned a specialized caseload, including sexually violent offenders, domestic violence offenders, or those in a residential drug treatment program. Each of these specialized areas require that state mandated standards of supervision be followed.
Conducts client orientation and provides program overview; administers assessment tools and evaluates results; reviews case documentation; develops supervision plans and summaries. Identifies client victims or potential victims and develops written directives and orders that protects the community.
 
 
Performs supervisory functions in absence of Criminal Justice Program Manager.
 
 
Assess clients in their ability to obtain and maintain employment. Makes referrals to vocational rehabilitation programs, mental health services, medical services and/or other necessary outside referral assistance. Monitors clients compliance with services and medication monitoring.
 
 
Facilitates both individual and group education and counseling programs. Identifies problems, explores problem-solving methods, performs crisis intervention and facilitates action plans with other agencies, often in emergency and crisis situations.
 
 
Monitors clients&rsquo; progress during outside activities in the community and documents findings. Investigates program violations and completes detailed reports.
 
 
Participates in clinical and administrative case staffings to evaluate offender treatment progress and needs. Makes critical written and verbal recommendations that aid in the clients progress or regression. Attends court hearings, responds to courts orders and motions and makes presentations to the Colorado State Parole Board.
 
 
Maintains case files, reports and documentation in compliance with Colorado Division of Criminal Justice and departmental policy.
 
 
Works closely and assists clients in financial planning; developing individual client short term and long term financial budgets after reviewing court orders for restitution and mandated child support payments.
 
 
Performs critical security functions to include: transporting clients to detention facilities, mental health stabilization facilities, processing and releasing clients from the facility, witnessing the taking of urinalysis samples, performing headcounts, conducting rounds, maintaining medication logs, performing client, searches.
 
 
Will perform home visits with program clients and their families, evaluating conditions of the homes and ensuring program regulations are followed. Performs visits with clients at their place of employment or other outside activities ensuring compliance. May respond to crisis or other emergencies in the field or coordinate such responses with law enforcement or human service agencies.
 
 
May interview clients in detention and prison facilities. Will research criminal histories, verify client
 
information, prepare written reports that detail critical recommendations to the courts, the district attorney, the probation department and defense attorney.
 
 
Will make regular use of a variety of criminal justice computer programs, including understanding operations of each, including the Department of Corrections, Court Systems and Case Management systems. Will interpret complex legal information and include such information in assessing court orders and risks to the community. Will use Global Positioning Systems for tracking purposes and monitor client compliance.
 
 
Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.
 
 
Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
Minimum Requirements:
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
 
 
Education and Experience:
 
 
Must be 21 years of age and successfully pass a background check, including fingerprinting.
 
 
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in emphasis in criminal justice, social sciences, human resources or a related field.
 
 
OR
 
 
Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.
 
 
Licenses and Certifications: These may be attained after being hired
 
 
State of Colorado Standardized Offender Assessments-(R) Certification
 
 
CPR/First Aid Certification
 
 
CPAI (Crisis Intervention) Certification
 
 
Licenses and Certifications: These may be attained after being hired
 
 
State of Colorado Standardized Offender Assessments-(R) Certification
 
 
CPR/First Aid Certification
 
 
CPAI (Crisis Intervention) Certification
 
 
Problem Solving Techniques Instructor Certification
 
 
Colorado Certified Alcohol Certification Level I 
 
 
 
Supplemental Information:
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
 
 
This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 60 pounds.
 
 
Occasional exposure of work time to hazardous situations which involve physically violent persons, interviewing mentally or emotionally disturbed persons or bodily injury from biohazards, infections, or blood-borne pathogens.
 
 
Requires irregular hours and shifts including days, swings, graveyard shifts, weekends and holidays. 
 
EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK ACT:
In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:
<ul><li>A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment;
</li><li>A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance;
</li><li>An incentive system that pays employees based on the quality of their work or the amount of work they perform, or;
</li><li>Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.
</li></ul>This position is eligible for the following Mesa County benefits:
<ul><li>Medical
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Retirement
</li><li>Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
</li><li>Life insurance
</li><li>Long term disability
</li></ul>_____________________________________________________________
Agency
Mesa County
Address
544 Rood Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone
970- 244 - 1856
Website
http://www.mesacounty.us</div>

CJSD CASE MANAGER I

<div>$26.51 - $37.02
Provide assistance to victims and/or witnesses of felony, juvenile and misdemeanor constitutional crimes through direct services of the Victim Witness Programs.
(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)
Assist victims in filling out necessary forms (i.e., Victim Compensation Applications, Victim Impact Statements, affidavits). Inform victims of constitutional rights, including rights afforded under the Colorado Crime Victims&rsquo; Rights Act (VRA), and explain court proceedings.
Notify victims and witnesses of hearings and cancellations. Assist in travel and lodging arrangements when required for court events.
Coordinate appearance of victims and witnesses for meetings, trials and other hearings.
Maintain and manage multiple forms of communication including phone calls, email, text messaging, task management systems, and written correspondence to ensure timely and accurate information sharing with victims, witnesses.
Assist Director of Victim Services in providing training to law enforcement and other agencies or entities that request training on victim rights issues, including VRA compliance.
Serve on related boards and participate in appropriate task forces as assigned.
Interact with courts, probation, pretrial services, law enforcement, victims, and prosecutors in a professional and effective manner.
Have knowledge of all law enforcement reports necessary to assist in prosecution and assess any special needs of crime victims.
Meet with victims regularly to ensure that their constitutional rights are being upheld, and that they are adequately informed of the criminal justice process.
Attend court proceedings with victims and refer to appropriate community resources.
Enter victim information in Action to ensure accuracy of victim contact information. Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all victim and witness interactions in Action. Entries must be completed as soon as practicable and reflect objective, clear, and professional language.
Effectively manage a high-volume, fast-paced, and revolving caseload while maintaining accuracy, organization, and responsiveness to victim needs.
Demonstrate the ability to multitask, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Work collaboratively as a team player while also demonstrating the ability to function independently with minimal supervision and sound judgment.
Oral and written communications must be clear and effective across all communication platforms.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
If assigned to the Domestic Violence caseload, Victim Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:
Monitor cases for changes in victim/offender relationship; ensure all cases that meet DVRT (Domestic Violence Response Team) criteria are referred and reviewed for additional services. Work with community partners to help ensure victim safety.
Cover other Victim Specialists as needed.
Demonstrate professionalism, composure, and appropriate interpersonal skills during performance of tasks, duties, and responsibilities that take place in this adversarial system. This includes contentious interactions (in person, by phone, electronically, or by written correspondence) with opposing counsel, upset individuals, defendants, victims, witnesses, law enforcement, and members of the public, often resulting in mental and physical stress.
Demonstrate professionalism, composure, and appropriate interpersonal skills in reviewing and/or discussing information pertaining to criminal cases. These cases require frequent exposure to assaults and murders, including but not limited to physical assaults, verbal abuse, sexual assaults (upon adults and children), and child abuse. Discovery may include exposure to gruesome, disturbing, and/or sexually explicit photographs, images, and recordings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in psychology, social work, sociology, criminal justice, or related field and two (2) years of related experience.
Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.
The District Attorney's Office allows for an increase in pay based on the following factors:
<ul><li>A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment;
</li></ul><ul><li>A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance;
</li></ul><ul><li>An incentive system that pays employees based on the quality of their work or the amount of work they perform; or
</li></ul><ul><li>Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.
</li></ul>This position is eligible for the following Mesa County benefits;
<ul><li>Medical
</li><li>Dental
</li><li>Vision
</li><li>Retirement
</li><li>Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
</li><li>Life insurance
</li><li>Long term disability
</li></ul>_____________________________________________________________
Agency
Mesa County
Address
544 Rood Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone
970- 244 - 1856
Website
http://www.mesacounty.us</div>

VICTIM WITNESS SPECIALIST

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