Juvenile Pretrial Release Court Specialist - Office of Social Equity and In at City and County of Denver

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Mar, 26

Salary

29.0

Posted On

15 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Court Experience, Juvenile Justice Knowledge, Trauma-Informed Care, Report Writing, Home Assessments, Collaboration, Data Tracking, Intake Screening, Investigation, Liaison Skills, Compliance Monitoring, Interagency Coordination, Crisis Management, Bilingual (Spanish)

Industry

Government Administration

Description

About Our Job With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. The salary range for this position is $24.71 - $29.00 per hour What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date At the Office of Social Equity and Innovation (OSEI), we are dedicated to the vision of a city where race and other social identities no longer predict life outcomes and where all have equitable opportunities to thrive. Driven by a commitment to anti-racist principles, we strive to create a more equitable Denver through the shaping of policies, practices, and budget priorities that create targeted solutions for historically marginalized communities. Our work revolves around advocating for systemic changes, inclusive policy strategies through transformative training, research, and impactful initiatives to promote racial and social equity for the City and County of Denver. The Office of Social Equity and Innovation, within the Office of Neighborhood Safety division is seeking a Juvenile Pretrial Release Court Specialist to join our team and provide essential support to the Pretrial Release Program. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in providing verbal and written records in daily Detention Court hearings, conduct and prepare investigation reports regarding risk and protective factors to determine appropriateness of community supervision. In addition, this role will provide essential intake screening services for juveniles arrested for a Felony or Misdemeanor in the City and County of Denver as well as playing a crucial role in assessing and evaluating youth who are detained. This position is part of the Second Judicial District Youth Detention Continuum Program, formerly called the Senate Bill 94 Program. The Youth Detention Continuum is a statewide collaborative effort which focuses on the appropriate placement of youth in the detention continuum. The program’s philosophy is based on the belief that not all youth require secure detention. The foundation of the program is the partnership between state agencies and local organizations. Job responsibilities include: Attend daily Detention Court hearings both in person and/or virtual and provide records to the court regarding investigation findings, recommendations for release or continued detainment, and updates on compliance or lack thereof with Pretrial supervision. Work as a liaison to the Denver Juvenile Court during the daily detention hearing docket and prepare files for daily court hearings. Completes investigations for appropriateness of community release through interviewing youth/parents and confers with attorneys, judges, supervising officers, and agency professionals to compile a social history reflecting such factors as nature and extent of youth criminality and current anti-social behaviors, strengths, and needs and determine if a youth is appropriate for supervision; develops and presents recommendations for case disposition or violation of supervision. Revise, complete, and e-file detention hearing worksheets/write-ups for juveniles. May communicate with all judicial districts, law enforcement entities, and detention facilities to expedite moves for juveniles being held in other jurisdictions. Schedule and attend interagency staffing’s for youth eligible for Pretrial Release supervision when needed. May attend hearings outside of the daily detention hearing docket for Pretrial Officers when they are unavailable and provide recommendations. Be prepared to defend recommendations from Pretrial Officers reports at court when appearing doe hearing and staffing’s. Add youth to the daily detention docket for Pretrial Release and other applicable agencies when it falls within the CYDC Add-On Policy. May prepare WRITS for transport as needed. Monitor compliance for all prejudicated youth released on Home Detention after arrest and screening. May assign cases to Pretrial Officers through managing internal spreadsheets/databases and taking into account levels of supervision, areas of residence, or any other circumstances that may impact supervision. Will communicate with other Pretrial agencies to request Courtesy Supervision. Intake Screening: conduct screening tool and other assessments as needed to determine detention or home release on youth arrested on an on-call rotational one weekend shift a month and one holiday a year. Assist with data tracking for the program. May help with Bed Management duties as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have: Ability to maintain composure and respond to demands under pressure in a court setting. Strong ability to effectively communicate. Quick and appropriate response to requests, including opposition from other professionals. Knowledge of the juvenile justice system and understanding of services and responses to compliance. Experience/education in understanding how to be trauma informed. Experience with writing and presenting reports to various courts, officials, and agencies, while presenting recommendations for case disposition or violations of supervision. Experience in conducting home assessments and interviews. Driven to work collaboratively with other professionals and be proactive in assisting where and when needed in the office and court setting. Experience with speaking and providing records in court. Bilingual (Spanish) Preferred We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate. Experience: Three years of clerical experience and one year of experience which must have been in court, law enforcement or legal setting. Education/Experience Equivalency: A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted to meet the minimum requirements with the exception of the one year of experience in court, law enforcement or legal setting. About Everything Else Job Profile CC2316 Judicial Assistant II To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Limited (Fixed Term) Position Salary Range $24.71 - $37.07 Target Pay Based on Experience and Education Agency Office of Social Equity & Innovation Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice. Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere

Responsibilities

The Juvenile Pretrial Release Court Specialist will attend daily Detention Court hearings, providing records and recommendations regarding youth detention. They will conduct investigations and assessments to determine the appropriateness of community supervision for detained juveniles.