Community Justice Specialist-Eligibility List

Job Description:

Community Justice Specialist-Eligibility List

Description

Overview

Your success is our success! Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives (CJA) provides a great environment to grow your conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills and learn new ones. We invest in your future with ongoing training, and we are committed to your growth within our agency. We promote from within and are dedicated to helping you design your career path. The Community Justice Specialist position is great for getting your foot in the door with CJA!

Be part of something that matters. We offer meaningful work and the opportunity to make your community a better place to live. You want to make a difference and help keep our community safe. CJA offers alternative sentencing programs that allow the people under our supervision (clients) to be productive members of society while serving their jail or court-ordered sentences. Your work will help ensure their success.

Relevant skills and experience can be demonstrated through a variety of backgrounds. CJA is a veteran-friendly employer!

Still not sure if CJA is where you want to start or continue your journey? Sign up for a tour of our facility and see us in action! https://www.larimer.org/cjs/careers

You can hear more information about CJA jobs and positions by visiting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzLqvE48r0o

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Supervising clients directly and ensuring compliance with program rules.
• Conducting orientations for new clients to explain facility and program procedures.
• Monitoring client living and work areas, supervising meal services, and assigning work tasks.
• Ensuring facility safety and security by controlling contraband and conducting searches of clients and living areas.
• Maintaining client accountability through formal counts, check-ins, phone or on-site verifications, and random activity monitoring.
• Collaborating with community agencies, employers, and other groups to support client employment, work projects, or community service commitments.

To view the full job description, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/careers/job-descriptions#/app/detail/Community_Justice_Specialist

What we're looking for:

• Clear and concise communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and security practices in inmate/offender detention programs.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting abilities.
• Ability to understand and follow department and County rules, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Skills to appropriately respond to conflicts and challenging situations.
• Certification in CPR and the ability to respond to medical emergencies.
• Effective multitasking capabilities.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.

• Two (2) years of higher education or any combination of education, training, or experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
• Possession of Adult CPR, First Aid and AED certification within six (6) months of hire is required.

Benefits
Here’s what Larimer County offers for all Regular, Limited Term, and Appointed positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• FSA or HSA (depending on the medical plan)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/AD&D Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Want to dive into the details? Check out Larimer County's Benefits. www.larimer.org/hr/benefits

Supplemental Information

Successful candidates will work with CJA at either the Alternative Sentencing Department or Community Corrections Department to supervise clients as they complete court-ordered custody or alternative jail programs. Tasks in this role vary based upon assignment but can include supervision of clients in a halfway house or work release facility, supervision of off-site work crews, monitoring client living areas, monitoring and dispensing medication, and numerous other tasks. Work in either Department will involve directly working with the people under our supervision.

This is a divisional posting for the Community Justice Specialist position, which will be used to fill any current vacancies and create an eligibility list for future vacancies. The eligibility list will be utilized as positions within the Larimer County Community Corrections Department and the Larimer County Alternative Sentencing Department become available.

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.

All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.

For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match.
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and holidays.

Click here to view information on Larimer County's Benefits.

Closing Date/Time: 2/10/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Salary:

$27.41 Hourly