Pretrial Case Manager

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2400868 ## General Summary **Do you meet our minimum hiring standards?** **Check**[**here**](https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-standards-disqualifiers/){tabindex="0" target="_blank" rel="noopener" uw-rm-brl="PR" uw-original-href="https://adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers/hiring-standards-disqualifiers/" uw-rm-ext-link=""}**before applying.** \ Performs work in the assessment, processing and monitoring of clients in the Ada County Sheriffs Office (ACSO) Pretrial Services Unit. This position exists in the high liability, presentence part of the judicial process. The incumbent will read and process court documents to ensure proper execution of court orders, monitor and interpret urinalysis and electronic monitoring results, meet with defendants in an office setting to discuss electronic monitoring and/or other substance abuse evaluations, results, expectations and guidelines, and perform related duties as required. The position is located at the Ada County Sheriff\'s Office, Court Services Bureau. ## Essential Functions

• Works directly with defendants subject to various Pretrial monitoring and supervision conditions;
• Assesses defendant barriers and needs, creating and implementing individualized case plans based on findings;
• Supervises based on assessment level and evidence-based practices to mitigate community risk and foster defendant success;
• Communicates effectively with external vendors to ensure optimal service;
• Responds to questions and requests from defendants, the public, law enforcement partners, and stakeholders;
• Performs accurate and thorough data mining and entry in various internal and external systems;
• Provides written and verbal court testimony related to Pretrial programs, monitoring and testing;
• Completes supervision appointments, enrolls defendants into programs and maintains electronic records and files covering a broad range of daily actions and tasks regarding defendant supervision;
• Audits Pretrial and electronic monitoring files and data for accuracy to verify required and supporting documentation is complete;
• Processes court orders and no contact/protection orders for accurate data input and monitoring to assist in community and victim safety;
• Performs criminal history database searches;
• Maintains required certifications including but not limited to
  
  

ILETS, internal training, and NAPSA Pretrial Certification. **Additional Functions:**

• Performs some job duties within a correctional facility;
• Gathers risk assessment information, interviews inmates, and completes accurate and thorough risk assessment reports for court stakeholders;
• Performs related functions as required. ## Job Requirements
• Bachelors degree preferred in Criminal Justice, Psychology,
  
  

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• Must have a basic understanding of Pretrial justice, Misdemeanor
  
  

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• Must possess case management and customer service skills;
• Previous experience working with and/or supervising criminal justice involved persons preferred;
• Knowledge of legal terminology and forms preferred;
• Knowledge of computer systems, file structure and Microsoft Office;
• Knowledge in personal safety best practices;
• Knowledge of local community resources (i.e. housing, SUD treatment, transportation) preferred; -
  
  

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• Skills in report writing and confidential record keeping; -
  
  

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• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with culturally diverse populations;
• Ability to learn new computer applications;
• Ability to input and maintain a large amount of data with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality;
• Ability to research, investigate and correct clerical data;
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions;
• Ability to adapt to changes in processes; and
• Ability to effectively evaluate potentially adverse or unsafe situations and react according to department policy. **Other Requirements:** Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph and background investigation prior to hire; This position has been designated safety sensitive and ther