What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Navigator/Probation Officer position at City and County of Broomfield?
The Broomfield Municipal Court is seeking a full-time Court Navigator/Probation Officer to provide assistance in connecting clients to services aimed at assisting those within the Broomfield Community who are dealing with mental health, substance abuse, homelessness and basic needs insecurities.
Total Compensation Package
Hiring Range: $26.52 - $31.19/hour (DOQ)
14 days paid vacation 10 sick days per year 12 paid holidays
No probationary period - start accruing your leave day 1
6% employer retirement match
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Wellness discount on insurance premiums available
Services may be provided at court, on an outreach basis, or as otherwise appropriate, and will include crisis intervention as needed. Services are based on motivational interviewing, stages of change, strengths-based case management, housing first, and trauma-informed care.
This position will also participate in county and regional oversight committees to provide feedback on current community services and to identify and propose the expansion of services to address service gaps. The incumbent will work collaboratively with prosecutors, defense attorneys, the Municipal Court Administrator, staff and judge, but will also exercise a great deal of independence. Adherence to the court employees’ ethical code of conduct is required.
General Duties:
The incumbent connects targeted clients with service providers and assists clients in identifying resources necessary to progress toward addressing underlying mental health, substance abuse, housing and food insecurities and other barriers, and/or completion of the terms and conditions of a sentence. The incumbent conducts assessments, writes reports, formulates case plans with the clients, facilitates continuity of care, and reports findings. This includes detailed data entry to track individual client needs and progress. Motivates and manages the clients probation period using a continuum of sanctions and incentives. When appropriate, recommends extension or termination of probation. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies. Conduct inventory of existing resources for targeted populations to identify gaps in local services, as determined by reference to model programs and best practices.
For the full job description, please visit https://www.broomfield.org/2405/Job-Descriptions Training – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or closely related field.
Experience - Two years of progressively responsible direct client services.
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the Necessary Applicant Traits.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Cannot have been convicted of a felony or disqualifying misdemeanor as per NCIC/CCIC policy. New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: oral board, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender registry.
Salary : $27 - $36