What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Justice Diversion Case Manager position at Phoenix Rescue Mission?
Description
We transform lives.
Phoenix Rescue Mission is a place of hope, healing, and new beginnings for men, women, and children facing with hunger, homelessness, addiction, and trauma. We follow Christ’s example of servant-leadership and teamwork in our ministry of rescue and restoration. We are a community who values and celebrates one another and we strive toward excellence together as a certified Best Christian Workplace. At this moment, God is doing important and incredible things at Phoenix Rescue Mission. Do you want to be a part of it?
WHO WILL LOVE THIS JOB
- A motivated problem solver, you are energized by risk assessments and identifying resolutions.
- An excellent communicator, you know how to effectively coordinate the activities of others and provide enough instruction so they are successful.
- An efficient worker, you have top-notch organizational skills, you are detail oriented, and can keep multiple plates spinning in the air.
- A committed Christian, you are energized by spreading God’s Word and growing His Kingdom.
YOUR TOP RESPONSIBILITIES
- You will be responsible for operating the case management system for justice-involved persons for the Street Outreach program.
- You will attend criminal court and visit jails weekly to discuss resources and program options with prospects for diversion.
- You will work with police officers, prosecutors and judges to set plea agreements for repeat criminal offenders who are willing to enroll in services rather than be prosecuted.
- Coordinate third party releases for diversion prospects through the court and/or jails and pair participants to needed resources.
- You will conduct initial assessments and assist clients with navigating the social service system in order to obtain documents like identification, social security cards, birth certificates, military discharge paperwork, and government benefits.
- You will lead or participate in devotions, prayers or other organization activities that promote a credible Christian witness and lifestyle.
Requirements
WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, Criminal Justice or social service field; or 4 years’ experience performing case management in a similar setting, or work in the justice system.
- Certification in Peer Support highly desired.
- Ability to obtain clearance to detention facilities may be required.
- Driver’s license and the ability to become an approved driver.
- Awareness of the resources that help people exit homelessness and the criminal justice system, and an ability to navigate them.
- Ability to plan, schedule, organize and conduct activities, maintain an organized calendar and meet deadlines.
- Can maintain composure in stressful situations, effectively dealing with difficult or emotional situations appropriately.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Life-giving work that transforms the cities we serve
- Caring and supportive environment
- Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) match program
- Robust paid time off program
- 12 paid holidays annually
Phoenix Rescue Mission is an equal opportunity employer consistent with its rights as a religious not-for-profit organization to exercise employment preferences for members of the Christian faith. Employees must affirm their alignment with the Mission's Statement of Faith and adhere to the Mission's employee policies and guidelines as set forth by the CEO.
