GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing caseload of offenders charged with felony offenses.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interview program applicants, conduct background checks, perform risk/needs assessments, contact police and victims regarding the application.
Staff files with State's Attorney and prepare court paperwork for entry.
Monitor active participants making sure they are compliant with monthly reports, payments, community service, counseling, employment, and education.
Conduct monthly audits of database and send contact/violation letters accordingly.
Enter all drug tests, send drug test violation letters, prepare violations, and schedule and conduct DT violation appointments.
Send end-letters, run leads, and prepare dismiss orders for end-dates.
Pull and review files for weekly court calls.
Appear in court on participant start dates and end dates, seek status dates on active files, or discharge participants from the program.
Network with numerous community organizations to ensure applicant's compliance with the terms of the Program. This includes verifying substance abuse treatment, domestic violence counseling, employment and education.
Maintain Community Relations, speaking at various organizations, recruiting potential volunteers to serve on Review Boards, and educating the community of the role of the State's Attorney's Office and the Deferred Prosecution Program.
Provide Director with monthly statistical reports relevant to caseload progress.
Comply with all others duties as assigned.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATION:

Ensures confidentiality and privacy at all times
Treat others with courtesy and respect in all interactions
Is open to new ideas and changes; encourages others to do the same
Willingly flexes to meet changing workload demands and priorities
Works cooperatively with other employees to complete the work
Displays punctuality in all activities such as work attendance, project deadlines and reports

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Strong Communication Skills
Ability to work in fast paced work environment
Ability to compute records and generate reports
Bachelor's Degree and preferable work experience in Social Work or Criminal Justice field.

Open until filled.

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