Community Justice Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Community Justice Specialist! Community Justice Alternatives (CJA) prioritizes community safety and reduced recidivism by providing accountability, resources, and support to justice-involved individuals. CJA envisions a safer community by creating an inclusive culture for highly motivated and well-trained staff who utilize innovative practices that are cost-effective and improve the lives and outcomes for justice-involved individuals. Your success is our success! Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives (CJA) provides a great environment to grow your conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills and learn new ones. We invest in your future with ongoing training, and we are committed to your growth within our agency. We promote from within and are dedicated to helping you design your career path. The Community Justice Specialist position is great for getting your foot in the door with CJA! Be part of something that matters. We offer meaningful work and the opportunity to make your community a better place to live. You want to make a difference and help keep our community safe. CJA offers alternative sentencing programs that allow the people under our supervision (clients) to be productive members of society while serving their jail or court-ordered sentences. Your work will help ensure their success. Relevant skills and experience can be demonstrated through a variety of backgrounds. CJA is a veteran-friendly employer! Still not sure if CJA is where you want to start or continue your journey? Sign up for a tour of our facility and see us in action! https://www.larimer.gov/cja/careers

Responsibilities

• Supervising clients directly and ensuring they follow program rules
• Conducting intakes to explain facility and program procedures to new clients
• Monitoring client living and work areas through formal counts, location checks, and phone searches
• Maintaining facility safety and security by controlling contraband and performing searches of clients and living spaces
• Supporting client accountability by monitoring medication use, conducting interviews, and using systems such as NCIC, CCIC, Colorado Courts, and Jail Management
• Collaborating with community agencies, employers, and others to support client employment, work projects, and community service commitments

Skills

• Communicating clearly and effectively - both in writing and in person
• Understanding of crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and security practices in a detention setting
• Keeping accurate records and writing clear, detailed reports
• Following