Pretrial Release Case Manager

About the role

The Case Manager is responsible for managing a caseload of defendants released on Pretrial Release. Duties include conducting interviews, preparing and submitting court ordered release documents, attending court hearings, and coordinating with residential treatment facilities.

Responsibilities

• Counsels and supervises defendants in adherence to release orders.
• Attends and testifies in court hearings.
• Coordinates placement and attendance at residential treatment facilities.
• Monitors and reports on defendant activity using electronic monitoring systems.
• Prepares and submits legal documents to judicial officials.
• Handles confidential information with discretion.
• Assists with transportation and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in criminal justice or a human services field and one year of experience in case management.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Preferred: Certification as a Pretrial Service Professional through NAPSA.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Ability to work with criminal offenders and defendants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to determine specific conditions required for court release orders.
• Thorough knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Ability to gather and compile materials from a variety of sources.
• Ability to use a wide variety of word processing and other computer software.
• Ability to handle and process sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
• Ability to present effective court testimony.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise activity reports.

Skills

• Problem solving.
• Proactive thinking.
• Critical thinking.
• Self-motivation.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance – 100% paid with wellness incentives.
• Dental Insurance – 100% paid.
• Vision Insurance – 100% paid.
• Health Clinic – Available to all County employees and dependents covered under the medical insurance plan.
• Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) – Alternative therapies such as acupuncture, hypnotherapy, massage therapy, yoga, and others.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Counseling services available in a private and confidential setting.
• YMCA – Discounted membership available.
• Genesis Fitness – Discounted member fees available.
• Holidays – Twelve days of paid leave.
• Sick Leave – Eight hours per month for employees, eleven hours per month for EMS employees.
• Annual Leave – Prorated hours based on years of service and hours worked.
• Bereavement Leave – Twenty-four hours of paid leave for the loss of an immediate family member.
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks of paid leave per calendar year.
• Discount Tickets – Various recreational venue discounts.
• Retirement – Participation in the NC Local Government Retirement System.
• Life Insurance – $12,500 of Life and AD&D coverage.
• Longevity – Lump sum payments based on years of service.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,000 per semester in qualified expenses.
• Supplemental Benefits – Options through Aflac and Local Government Federal Credit Union (CIVIC).