$2000 Hiring Bonus! The Jail Screening Specialist will earn a $500 bonus after completing a 90-day probationary period and an additional $1500 after completing a year with JusticePoint!
The Jail Screening Specialist assesses the needs of individuals booked into the Ramsey County Detention Center and pending a bail-setting decision. Using an actuarial risk assessment tool, the Jail Screening Specialist determines an individual’s risk for pretrial misconduct 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 diversion programming. Many of the individuals served experience mental health and/or substance use disorders; as such, this role requires a professional who is both empathetic and compassionate.
Responsibilities include completing interviews and assessments, conducting criminal history checks, providing accurate reports to the court, entering and maintaining case information in the database, and requesting/processing the release of in custody individuals for supervision in the JusticePoint Pretrial Supervision program.
The Clinical Assessor plays a vital role in the Dane County Treatment Court and Diversion Programs (DCTP/DCDP). This position involves utilizing clinical and actuarial risk assessment instruments to identify suitable individuals for program participation. The assessment results are critical for system decision makers in determining eligibility, assessing risk and need, and making treatment recommendations. The Clinical Assessor will generate comprehensive reports and communicate findings to relevant parties. This role requires effective management of the assessment schedule while ensuring accuracy and fidelity to assessment tools. Assessments will be conducted both in the office and at the Dane County Jail. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy and compassion, particularly when working with diverse populations experiencing mental illness and substance use disorders.
Youth Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) is a voluntary program designed to provide in-home mental health support and services to youth and their families who have mental health and/or substance abuse diagnosis. CCS helps individuals live their best lives by providing client-centered and selected services tailored to their unique needs including case management, therapy, mentoring, and other services as needed to meet self-identified goals.
The Youth CCS Service Facilitator will be responsible for community-based support for the mental health and behavioral needs of youth and families. Youth CCS Service Facilitators support families through connection to community resources, client-centered services, and a strengths-based approach to healing. Additionally, they are responsible for completing clinical assessments and for developing a network of community support and resources.
The Administrative Assistant fulfills an instrumental role as the first point of contact for all individuals entering the office or contacting the agency. They assist with the Court Reminders program which includes providing telephone reminders and helping clients problem solve barriers that may impact attendance at mandatory court hearings. Individuals served by the agency often experience mental health and/or substance abuse disorders and this position requires an individual who is empathetic, compassionate, and composed.
The Administrative Assistant will greet and direct individuals and guests when they arrive to the office; direct callers as appropriate (including taking and forwarding messages to staff); assist with the Court Reminders program, including helping clients problem-solve barriers in reporting to court; become versed in the programs and services offered by JusticePoint; assist with other clerical duties as needed.
The Pretrial Program Specialist plays an important role in the daily operations of JusticePoint. The Program Specialist will be trained in all program functions. The Program Specialist will gain experience completing assessments inside the Rock County jail, working with clients during Pretrial Supervision, and installing/monitoring electronic monitoring equipment.
You will be the critical link between clients who are economically, racially, and ethnically diverse in navigating the criminal justice system. By monitoring a client’s bond conditions for Court, you will assist in holding them accountable. Working with the client to identify any barriers for appearing in court and how to remain arrest free. By referring clients to resources in the community, you aim to help address any identified individual needs and goals. You will Electronic Monitoring devices, such as Allied GPS and Secure Continuous Alcohol monitoring (SCRAM) devices. Producing timely and accurate EM reports for case managers and the Courts. When assisting in screening, you will be assessing the needs of individuals who are arrested and booked into the Rock County Jail and pending a bail setting decision. While at times conducting more in-depth assessments to identify individuals who may be eligible for treatment and diversion programming in Rock County.
The Mental Health Professional/Substance Use Professional (MHP/SAP) will work with the integrated Dane County Drug Treatment Court (DCTC), Diversion Program (DCDP), and Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) programs. The CCS program helps individuals live their best lives by providing support and services to address their unique needs related to mental health and substance use. The Dane County Drug Treatment Court and the Dane County Diversion Program exist to enhance public safety by reducing recidivism. This is accomplished by coordinating effective treatment and supportive services and ensuring accountability throughout participants’ time in the program. The MHP/SAP oversees the CCS Service Facilitators and CCS’s day-to-day operations. This position also provides treatment recommendations to the court and routine updates on participant progress in person and in writing. Additionally, the MHP/SAP clinically supervises the team to provide tailored services so the participants can grow through their recovery. The MHP/SAP leads the team in learning and increasing clinical skills to assist the participants in overcoming barriers and meeting their life goals.
The Pretrial/Diversion Case Manager is a dynamic position providing case management for individuals involved in Sawyer County’s criminal justice system. This role provides supervision to individuals released on bond conditions during the pretrial phase, and also provides case management to individuals diverted from traditional case processing. Case Managers hold clients accountable and help ensure court appearances are made and that the client remain arrest-free during the supervision period. Case managers are responsible for making referrals to services within the community that can assist the client in meeting their individual goals. Clients often experience mental health and/or substance use disorders and require a Case Manager who is both empathetic and compassionate. The Case Manager should have knowledge of the criminal justice system and act as a neutral party between the client, the District Attorney’s Office, and defense attorneys.
The Coordinator for the Dane County Treatment Court and Diversion Programs (DCTP/DCDP) plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful operation of these essential services. The Coordinator is responsible for managing program activities, providing some direct case management, and supporting the Service Director in hiring and overseeing the wrap-around case management team. This includes workload distribution, ensuring efficient program delivery, and maintaining high standards of care. In addition, the Coordinator will provide ongoing training and coaching to staff and assist with policy and procedure reviews to ensure services align with program goals. This role involves facilitating advisory board meetings and organizing up to three community-based events annually for program participants. Working with a population involved in the criminal legal system who may face socioeconomic challenges requires strong problem-solving abilities and an individual who is both compassionate and empathetic.
Pretrial Case Managers are the nexus that serves the needs of defendants who are economically, racially, and ethnically diverse and assist those clients in navigating the criminal justice system. They hold the client accountable and help ensure court appearances and they remain arrest-free during the pretrial period. Clients often experience mental health and/or substance abuse disorders and require a Case Manager who is both empathetic and compassionate. The Case Manager should have knowledge of the criminal justice system and act as a neutral party between the client, the District Attorney’s Office, and defense.
The Case Manager will monitor, supervise, and assist clients have successful pretrial supervision by identifying and addressing barriers to attending court hearings, develop knowledge and collaborative relationships with various community service providers, establish plans to meet and address client’s individual needs, prepare, and submit court reports of the client’s status and progress. The Case Manager may conduct field visits to the client’s home, employer, other service providers, or community outreach locations as needed.
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 consumer-directed service plans to describe the individualized services that will support the consumer in achieving their recovery goals.
The Care Coordinator will work under the CCS system of care which includes a set of values that emphasize individualized, strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centered, harm-reduction focused, community-based, and culturally sensitive care. The Care Coordinator is responsible for helping our consumers understand, navigate, and grow through the CCS program. They meet and work with the individual’s service providers and other team supports that assist in their progression through the CCS program. The Care Coordinator receives consultation from the mental health and substance use professionals while working on the individual’s recovery plan of care.
The Account Manager plays a vital role in fostering and sustaining relationships with stakeholders who utilize JusticePoint’s electronic monitoring technology across various jurisdictions. This role requires an in-depth understanding of the technology coupled with the ability to effectively train and educate end-users on both the equipment and software systems. The Account Manager will be expected to travel extensively throughout Wisconsin with occasional travel outside Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will excel in clear and cordial communication, possess strong problem-solving skills for addressing technology issues, work independently, and demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic environment. The selected candidate will also be cross trained to provide assistance and support to our contract, which serves the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.
The role requires travel as needed for tasks such as training, service calls, troubleshooting, site visits, and conference attendance. Availability after hours and on weekends to address customer needs is essential. Staying informed about and demonstrating new technologies to stakeholders while maintaining communication with manufacturers is key. The candidate will ensure quality control in all areas of responsibility, including managing service calls, resolving issues, and maintaining thorough knowledge of all software and equipment on the Electronic Monitoring (EM) platform. Daily tasks may include equipment and software-related functions such as installation of devices, recalibration, transferring equipment between accounts, troubleshooting, and managing account access credentials.
The Service Director is responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of the Dane County Treatment and Diversion Programs (DCTP/DCDP). The DCTP/DCDP programs enhance public safety by reducing recidivism through coordinating effective treatment and supportive services and ensuring accountability throughout participants’ time in the program. The position also provides leadership and oversight for the integrated CCS program, which helps individuals live their best lives by providing support and services to address their unique needs related to mental health and substance use. This position is responsible for supervising and directing staff in providing court and clinical services, ensuring program activities and services are documented, and fulfilling contractual obligations. The Service Director works both independently and in unison with the administration team in recruiting, hiring, training, and ensuring the program and staff meet established performance outcomes. This program serves a population of participants involved in the criminal justice system and who may face economic obstacles to success; the ability to problem-solve and develop staff are integral characteristics of the ideal candidate for this position.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is a key part of The Difference Principle’s Department of Program Development, Evaluation, and Compliance, a team that provides operational and program development support to the various nonprofit organizations within The Difference Principle network. The person in this role will lead a team of individuals who work closely with network administrators and individual program directors on a range of tasks, fostering a collaborative environment. These tasks include proposal project management, proposal drafting/editing, research, data collection and analysis, reporting, quality assurance, program compliance, new program deployment, network training, and communications.
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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.
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.
The Difference Principle Inc.
205 West Highland Avenue, Suite 509
Milwaukee, WI 53203