Juvenile Pretrial Release Case Manager II

About Our Job

Note: This position is time limited with an end date of 06/30/2027. This position is grant funded by the state and extension of this role is up for renewal each fiscal year.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.
• 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 + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
• Location & Schedule
• The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days.
• This position requires working one weekend shift each month and at least one holiday per year.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Office of Social Equity and Innovation (OSEI), within the office of Neighborhood Safety division is seeking a dedicated Juvenile Pretrial Release Case Manager II to join our team and provide essential support to juveniles on the Pretrial Release Program.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Gather detailed social histories, analyze data, and develop tailored action plans to address the unique needs of each juvenile.
• Provide Direct Support: Offer guidance, counseling, and referrals to community resources to support youth's progress and well-being.
• Collaborate with Professionals: Work closely with attorneys, judges, and other agencies to ensure effective case management.
• Respond to youth behaviors and compliance: Focus on community safety by holding youth accountable for their behavior to effectively support positive behavior change.
• Monitor and Evaluate: Conduct regular check-ins with youth, families, and service providers to assess progress and make necessary adjustments.
• Compliance with Court Orders: Ensure all clients on caseload are compliant with the orders of the court and respond appropriately with consequences and incentives.
• Provide Information and Recommendations: Provide information and recommendations to the court.
• Maintain Documentation: Keep accurate records of case notes, data, and reports daily or as required.
• Attend Court Hearings: Attend court hearings and advocate for the best interests of juveniles regarding compliance and non-compliance.
• Case Management: Develop and implement case plans, conduct assessments, and provide structured supervision to pre-adjudicated juveniles.
• Community Outreach: Collaborate with families, schools, and other professionals to evaluate youth's progress and address their needs.
• Adhere to Protocols: Adhere to all protocols set forth in the Case Management Protocol Handbook.
• Intake Screening: Conduct screening tool and other assessments as needed to determine detention or home release on youth arrested on a rotational weekly basis, as well as one weekend shift a month and at least one holiday per year.

What You’ll Bring

• Familiarity with commonly used databases (for example: TRAILS, SAVIO Management), and risk/need and treatment assessment tools (for example: CJRA, ARNA, CYDSI, CRAFFT, HRV).
• Understanding of effective interventions and evidence-based practices for working with youth.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Detailed orientated and working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to problem solve in stressful situations.
• Skilled in de-escalation and trauma informed.
• Ability to make difficult recommendations in the best interest of the client as well as the safety of the community in difficult situations.
• Ability to multi-task in stressful situations.
• Prior experience working with/engaging/mentoring high-risk youth.
• Prior work experience with law enforcement.
• Can work independently but also works well in a team environment, and willing to help out where and when needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: One (1) year of experience in interviewing, investigating, case management, and/or counseling in areas such as pretrial, probation, community corrections, prison, alcohol/drug abuse, domestic violence, or a related area.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
• Licenses and certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.