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Ramsey County Jail Screening Specialist 2nd Shift
Position Summary:

The 2nd Shift Jail Screening Specialist (12pm-10pm) is responsible for conducting interviews and assessments of inmates in the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center. The Jail Screening Specialist provides a detailed and objective report to the Court, Prosecution, and Defense. This includes the defendant’s assessed risk level and recommendations related to release conditions. The Jail Screening Specialist may assist in the process of releasing individuals from custody to pretrial supervision and in providing a more in-depth assessment to identify individuals who may be eligible for a Diversion agreement. Staff will also assist with Release Preparation and will be granted Delegated Release Authority.

Salary:
$45,000/annually
Deadline:
Until filled
Agency:
JusticePoint
Program:
Pretrial
Location:
St. Paul, MN
Terms:
Full-time; salary w/benefits; 2nd shift (Four 10-hour shifts, rotating schedule 4 days on/4 days off)
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Ramsey County Jail Screening Specialist 1st Shift
Position Summary:

1st Shift Jail Screening Specialist (8am-6pm) is responsible for conducting interviews and assessments of inmates in the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center. The Jail Screening Specialist provides a detailed and objective report to the Court, Prosecution, and Defense. This includes the defendant’s assessed risk level and recommendations related to release conditions. The Jail Screening Specialist may assist in the process of releasing individuals from custody to pretrial supervision and in providing a more in-depth assessment to identify individuals who may be eligible for a Diversion agreement. Staff will also assist with Release Preparation and will be granted Delegated Release Authority.

Salary:
$45,000/annually
Deadline:
Until filled
Agency:
JusticePoint
Program:
Pretrial
Location:
St. Paul, MN
Terms:
Full-time; salary w/benefits; 1st shift (Four 10-hour shifts, rotating schedule 4 days on/4 days off)
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Milwaukee County Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Therapist
Position Summary:

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is a recovery-focused, rehabilitative, and integrated behavioral health program for adults with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders. The program is person-centered and uses client/family-directed service plans to describe the individualized services that will support the client in achieving their recovery goals.

As an integral part of the CCS team, the CCS therapist provides psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and supportive collateral services to participants in the CCS program. These services will take place in the office, in the community, and/or in clients’ homes. The CCS therapist would be responsible for assessing the therapeutic needs of clients and completing formal assessments, developing, implementing, evaluating, and reviewing client treatment plans, and counseling clients in accordance with their treatment plans.

Salary:
$58,000-$62,000/annually
Deadline:
Until Filled
Agency:
Sirona Recovery
Program:
Recovery Support
Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Terms:
Full-time; salary with benefits; hybrid remote/office
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Program Director/Therapist (Full-time)
Position Summary:

Intensive Support Services (ISS) provides assessment, care coordination, skill development, mentoring, individual and family counseling, and substance recovery services to Sawyer County youth and their families. The Therapist/Program Director is responsible for the program’s clinical and administrative leadership. This role involves direct therapeutic services for youth and families, program oversight, and collaboration with community partners to implement diversion strategies effectively. The position ensures quality assurance, compliance with contractual guidelines, and the provision of trauma-informed, person-centered care.

Salary:
$70,000-$75,000/annually
Deadline:
Until filled
Agency:
Sirona Recovery
Program:
Recovery Support
Location:
Hayward, WI
Terms:
Full-time with benefits; This position offers a hybrid work environment, including in-office, community-based, and remote work. Opportunities for flexible scheduling and mileage reimbursement are provided.
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Program Director/Therapist (Part-time)
Position Summary:

Intensive Support Services (ISS) provides assessment, care coordination, skill development, mentoring, individual and family counseling, and substance recovery services to Sawyer County youth and their families. The Therapist/Program Director is responsible for the program’s clinical and administrative leadership. This role involves direct therapeutic services for youth and families, program oversight, and collaboration with community partners to implement diversion strategies effectively. The position ensures quality assurance, compliance with contractual guidelines, and the provision of trauma-informed, person-centered care.

Salary:
$34-36 per hour
Deadline:
Until filled
Agency:
Sirona Recovery
Program:
Recovery Support
Location:
Hayward, WI
Terms:
Part-time; This position offers a hybrid work environment, including in-office, community-based, and remote work. Opportunities for flexible scheduling and mileage reimbursement are provided.
Recovery Support Specialist/CCS Service Facilitator
Position Summary:

The Opioid Treatment Center is a recovery-focused, person-centered program for adults with opioid and/or stimulant use disorders. This program provides people with case management and treatment options to guide them toward achieving their recovery goals. This position is responsible for conducting psychosocial assessments, making treatment recommendations, and helping consumers understand, navigate, and grow through the OTC program.

The Recovery Support Specialist/CCS Service Facilitator will maintain a caseload of ongoing clients for which they provide services using the Recovery Support Coordination and Comprehensive Community Services models of case management.  RSC/CCS is a strengths-based case management model that provides the framework for an individualized plan of care to be developed with each participant. The purpose of case management is to assist clients in establishing their own path to recovery and ensure the client’s well-being beyond the provision of formal services. The RSS/Service Facilitator will assess, refer, and coordinate service planning and delivery, as well as help the client to access services. This position is based in Dodge County and requires the ability to travel and meet clients in the community.

Salary:
$46,000-$48,000
Deadline:
Until filled
Agency:
Sirona Recovery
Program:
Recovery Support
Location:
Juneau, WI
Terms:
Full-time, salary w/benefits; M-F 8a-430p, hybrid remote/office
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Dodge County CCS Therapist
Position Summary:

Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is a recovery-focused, rehabilitative, and integrated behavioral health program for youth & adults with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders. The program is person-centered and uses client/family-directed service plans to describe the individualized services that will support the client in achieving their recovery goals.

As an integral part of the CCS team, the CCS therapist provides psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and supportive collateral services to participants in the CCS program. These services will take place in the office, in the community, and/or in clients’ homes. The CCS therapist would be responsible for assessing the therapeutic needs of clients and completing formal assessments, developing, implementing, evaluating, and reviewing client treatment plans, and counseling clients in accordance with their treatment plans.

Salary:
$58,000-$62,000/annually
Deadline:
Until filled
Agency:
Sirona Recovery
Program:
Recovery Support
Location:
Juneau, WI
Terms:
Full-time, salary w/benefits, M-F 8:30a-4:30p; hybrid office/work from home
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Dodge County Prevention Specialist
Position Summary:

The Prevention Specialist is responsible for promoting substance use awareness, education, and access to recovery resources that support the well-being of individuals and families in Dodge County.  This role focuses on engaging with the community, providing education on available services, and fostering connections to promote healthier lifestyles. The Prevention Specialist collaborates with local organizations, schools, and community groups to increase awareness of services, facilitate educational presentations, and promote access to support. Additionally, The Prevention Specialist will assist in developing outreach materials, coordinating events, and ensuring that information about available services is widely accessible. Key areas of focus for this role include building strong community relationships, delivering educational resources, and helping individuals connect with appropriate support services to improve overall health and well-being.

Salary:
$24/hour
Deadline:
Until Filled
Agency:
Sirona Recovery
Program:
Recovery Support
Location:
Juneau, WI
Terms:
Part-Time; 20 hours/week; potential evenings for outreach events
Case Manager-Vilas County Diversion Program
Position Summary:

 The Vilas County Diversion Program is a voluntary alternative to criminal prosecution for eligible participants. Case managers provide referral screening, assessment, and wrap around case management for individuals involved in the program. This includes conducting risk and needs assessments, writing case plans, and working through behavior modification strategies with cognitive behavioral interventions. This position is critical in assisting clients as they navigate this process.  The Diversion Case Manager will serve primarily Vilas County, with the occasional crossover for coverage in the Oneida County Diversion program and weekly visits to Lac du Flambeau for case management meetings.

Salary:
$50,000/annually
Deadline:
Until Filled
Agency:
JusticePoint
Program:
Diversion
Location:
Eagle River, WI
Terms:
Full-time; salary w/ benefits; M-F 8a-4:30p
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Milwaukee County Jail Screening Specialist – 2nd shift
Position Summary:

The Jail Screening Specialist is a professional position that assesses the needs of individuals who are arrested and booked into the Milwaukee County Jail and pending a bail setting decision. Using an actuarial risk assessment, the Jail Screening Specialist determines an individual’s risk for pretrial misconduct (defined as risk to miss court or be rearrested while out on bail) and prepares a detailed report used by criminal justice stakeholders to make bail decisions. The Jail Screening Specialist may also be required to conduct a more in-depth assessment to identify individuals who may be eligible for treatment and diversion programming in Milwaukee County. This position will also have shared responsibility in requesting the release of individuals from custody into the Pretrial Supervision program.  The Jail Screening Specialist may also assist with JusticePoint’s Electronic Monitoring (GPS) program outside of business hours.  Many of the individuals served experience mental health and/or substance use disorders.  As such, this role requires an individual who is both empathetic and compassionate.

Duties of the Jail Screening Specialist include completing; face-to-face interviews, pretrial risk assessments, and actuarial risk assessments for defendants booked into the Milwaukee County Jail; conducting accurate criminal history and records checks; Provide written reports for electronic submission to the court that include recommendations for bail and release conditions; entering and maintaining case information in the electronic database; processing and requesting release for individuals in custody to JusticePoint’s Pretrial Supervision program; assisting with location tracking and device maintenance for our Electronic Monitoring (GPS) program outside of business hours; other duties as assigned.

Salary:
$42,000-$44,000
Deadline:
Until filled
Agency:
JusticePoint
Program:
Pretrial
Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Terms:
Full-time; salary w/benefits; 2nd shift, (2:30pm-10:30pm), Sunday-Thursday
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Staff Accountant
Position Summary:

This position will support the accounting team by taking ownership of most aspects of accounting for multiple independent nonprofit organizations, including accurate processing of accounts payable and receivable, payroll, daily financial entries, monthly reconciliations and reporting as well as working closely with clients to provide financial insight. In addition, this position will assist with day-to-day operations of The Difference Principle and subsidiaries.

 

Salary:
$65,000-$75,000/annually
Deadline:
Until Filled
Agency:
The Difference Principle
Program:
Administration
Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Terms:
Full-time; salary with benefits
Dodge County Treatment Court Case Manager
Position Summary:

The Treatment Court Case Manager provides case management for individuals who have entered into an agreement with Drug Treatment Court or Impaired Driving Court. Treatment Court is an alternative to incarceration for people with a substance use concern. This position helps people move beyond their involvement in the criminal justice system, rebuild their lives through sobriety, and connect to positive supports in the community. The Treatment Court Case Manager provides a broad range of comprehensive cognitive behavioral intervention services within the guidelines established by the agency and in keeping with Drug Court standards. These services will include screening and assessing client needs, ongoing referrals and linkages, monitoring, and advocacy services.

Case Managers will perform observed urine drug and alcohol screening of clients (collector must be of the same gender as the client providing the sample); will maintain a caseload of at least 25 participants; refer to & have knowledge of available community resources; help ensure the client attends all court appearances and is on track to complete the conditions of their agreement; provide accurate written reports to the court; enter and maintain case information in the electronic database; and other duties as assigned.

Salary:
$44,000/annually
Deadline:
Until filled
Agency:
JusticePoint
Program:
Pretrial
Location:
Juneau, WI
Terms:
Full-time; salary with benefits; Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
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Statewide Electronic Monitoring Installer/Specialist
Position Summary:

NO EXPERIENCE OR DEGREE REQUIRED!

Electronic Monitoring Installers/Specialists are responsible for installing, retrieving, and basic troubleshooting various electronic monitoring devices (GPS, Remote Breath, & Continuous Alcohol Monitoring) within 24 hours of request for service.  Installers will receive notification of the service request, secure the necessary devices/equipment, and meet clients at community locations and client homes. This position requires significant driving as you will be traveling to various work sites within your assigned area so you must have a valid license and auto insurance. Mileage reimbursement is available. This opportunity is ideal for college students, parents with kids in school, retirees, and/or someone looking for experience in the criminal justice field.

Salary:
$20/hour
Deadline:
Until filled
Agency:
JusticePoint
Program:
Electronic Monitoring
Location:
Statewide - WI
Terms:
Part-time
Milwaukee County Recovery Support Coordinator
Position Summary:

The Recovery Support Coordination program uses a strengths-based approach to help clients develop a recovery plan of care. The Recovery Support Coordinator (RSC) assists clients to establish their own path to recovery, address barriers, and meet their individualized goals. They provide support and coordinate services to address a client’s unique needs related to mental health and substance use. The RSC develops collaborative relationships with community service providers to support the client and meets with the client at the client’s location of choice (including the client’s home, the RSC office, and other community locations). This position will require frequent travel and driving throughout Milwaukee County—including transporting clients.

 

 

Salary:
$53,000-$57,000/annually
Deadline:
Until filled
Agency:
Sirona Recovery
Program:
Recovery Support
Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Terms:
Full-Time; salary with benefits
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