Adult Diversion Officer - Denver District Attorney's Office
Full Time
Denver, CO
$52,000 a year
Posted
Job description
About Our Job
This is a limited position with an expected end date of September 30, 2024. This position is grant funded and although not guaranteed, the grant funds may be available beyond 2024.
The Mission of the
Denver District Attorney's Office
is to professionally and completely prosecute crimes and investigate potential crimes on behalf of the people of the State of Colorado, and in doing so, do justice, advocate for victims' rights and advise and consult in the deterrence and prevention of crime; to ensure the open, evenhanded and humane administration of justice. The office employs approximately 100 attorneys and 150 support staff, who are responsible for more than 6,000 felony and 12,000 misdemeanor prosecutions annually. The elected District Attorney is the chief law enforcement officer in the City and County of Denver, and is responsible for the prosecution of violations of Colorado State Laws. The current Denver District Attorney is Beth McCann. We are currently recruiting for a Young Adult Diversion Officer
This position will be responsible for:
- Working in the new Young Adult Diversion Program with young adults ages 18-26
- Reviewing list of potential candidates each day to determine initial appropriateness for the program
- Attending triage meetings on scheduled court days, along with a Denver District Attorney, Pre-Trial Release and Defense Counsel to discuss risk levels of potential clients
- Interviewing appropriate potential candidates in the jail to explain the benefits of Diversion
- Scheduling and completing intakes with potential candidates
- Conducting assessment interviews with candidates using various assessment tools including the (Service Planning Instrument) SPIN, along with other required intake documents to appraise and interpret a client’s risk factors.
- Recommending corrective actions and activities
- Developing case plans: Following intake, Officer will use results from intake documentation to develop appropriate individual case plans and set goals with the clients. Goals will address individual needs using SMART goal format and be timeline based. Following case planning efforts, Officer will refer clients to treatment providers in the community for services and support
- Preparing required reports: Maintain client files and records consistent with departmental policies and local, state, and federal rules and regulations. Prepare recommendations for sentencing and treatment, recommends action(s) for a client’s failure to complete diversion requirements. Ensure program paperwork and court documents are completed accurately in a timely fashion. Ensure that all paperwork is sent out within required deadlines: notification of court events, letters, restitution, etc.
- Monitoring client progress: Set supervision meetings with each individual client according to risk level. Complete case notes for all clients using D.A.P. format. Monitors and verifies clients have completed agreed upon goals/activities. Motivates clients to change using Motivational Interviewing strategies through the stages of change model. Meets with clients, family members (with written consent) and/or other services providers to discuss progress, problems, and solutions, and recommends corrective action for clients in non-compliance. Notify the District Attorney when a client is not complying with program requirements, and testifies in court as needed.
- Conducting Groups: Prepares and conducts various cognitive/behavioral classes, facilitates groups, and develops the curriculum for individual groups and classes
- Trainings and Meetings: Attend required trainings and or meetings assigned by supervisor. Serves on committees as delegated, recommend changes to improve services/facilities for clients; coordinates and/or attends meetings with community based partners/groups, city personnel, and other governmental agencies for the purpose of client prevention efforts
- Productivity: Organizes work, set priorities, determines resource requirements, determines short or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them, coordinates with other organizations or parts of an organization, monitors progress, and evaluates outcomes. Is passionate about working with young people. Displays a high level of initiative, is a self-starter who is committed to completing assignments in a timely manner. Works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve and is proactive with clients in the Diversion program.
- Competencies: decision making, influencing/negotiating, information management, interpersonal skills, reading, and written communication
- Knowledge & Skills: interviewing techniques, theories and practices of counseling and case management, evidence of inclusion and principles of client confidentiality, skill in calming and reassuring clients in order to engage, skill in motivating and empowering, and skill in demonstrating client advocacy practices.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred but not required)
- Knowledge of Substance Use Disorders and past experience linking clients to treatment services
- Ability to adapt to fast past environment and handle multiple priorities
- An understanding of working with grants and data collection, as this candidate will assist the office in reporting outcome measures to grantors on a quarterly basis
- Excellent communication skills, both orally and written
- Energy to invest the time and effort into program clients who may be resistant to change
- Experience working within a team structure and positively contributing to department goals
We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications
- Education: Baccalaureate Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
- Experience: Two years of experience in performing case management including completing comprehensive needs assessments and developing/implementing case plans OR one year of experience in case work and counseling in areas such as Diversion, Probation, alcohol and drug abuse, community based treatment case management, or a closely related area
- Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements
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Job Profile
DX2384 Diversion Officer
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Position Type
Limited (Fixed Term)
Position Salary Range
$0.00 - $0.00
Starting Pay
$52,000.00/ yearly, based on education and experience
Agency
District Attorney
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