Public Health Nursing Supervisor I

About the role

This employee evaluates eligibility criteria and monitors the progress of Pre-trial program participants. Responsibilities include reviewing inmate files to determine eligibility for Pre-trial release and Pre-trial Electronic Home Detention; reporting to the courts on recommendations for pre-trial programs, pre-trial compliance, and violations; and performing drug testing on program participants.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and assigning housing areas for inmates according to various types of background information
• Conducting crisis intervention and conflict resolution
• Working with inmates to develop jail adjustment treatment plans
• Conducting an ongoing review of program treatment and classification through case management
• Developing discharge plans for inmates
• Preparing progress letters for the Sheriff and Judges
• Conducting drug screening
• Maintaining confidential criminal histories and inmate record files using computers and other sources
• Conducting tours and lectures for the public

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field
• One year of experience providing social, psychological or correctional services to clients and/or inmates

Qualifications

• Pre-trial experience
• Probation experience in a court setting
• Experience providing services to an inmate population in a correctional setting
• Experience conducting crisis intervention and/or social services
• Experience in case management and/or the classification of inmates
• Bilingual ability in English and Spanish