Court Services Specialist, $20/hour

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 41,600

Court Services Specialist Job Description

Position Summary:

The Court Services Specialist works with designated county common pleas courts to facilitate screenings and intakes. They also assist residents with identified criminogenic & reentry needs before and after completion of the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Report to the Community Justice Manager

Know and adhere to STARs policies and procedures

Coordinate/communicate with all other departments as needed

Ensure the department continuous compliance with all ACA, PREA, and departmental CBCF and BCS standards

Provide guidance and corrective actions to STAR residents as needed

Communicate with courts and Probation Officers

Appropriately document within the correct time frame

Coordinate with various community agencies

Suggest ways to make improve the program and/or processes for residents and staff

Complete any other jobs assigned by management

Adhere to all duties listed on the job duties form for the named position

PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS:

Staff holding this position will be evaluated on the following intervals of employment: 90th day, 6 months, 1 year, and annually thereafter

The following domains will be assessed:

o Administrative Skills : Knowledge and Adherence to Policies and Procedures, Time Management, Organization, Technology Skills, Documentation, Communication Skills

o Work Ethic : Attendance, Initiative, Dependability, Dealing with Demanding Situations, Role Modeling, Team Player, Professional Development

o Position Skills : Knowledge of STARs Treatment Model, Teaching Effectiveness, Use of Redirection Techniques and Behavioral Reinforcements, Effective Intervention Strategies, Probation Communication, Community Relations

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors Degree or better in human service or criminal justice field is required
• A strong background with two years in the field of corrections preferred

Valid drivers license