Diversion Specialist

Overview

The District Attorney's Office is hiring a Limited Term Diversion Specialist.

In this position, you will work with juvenile offenders in accordance with the Colorado Sex Offender Management Board standards (SOMB). It is an exciting time to be in diversion as we have increased our capacity and work with community partners to diversify opportunities for those in the criminal justice system to take responsibility while working on personal growth and repairing harm to the community.

We are looking for an individual who wants to help juveniles better themselves, prevent future unlawful behavior, and strengthen our community. The caseload for this position is primarily youth who commit sexual offenses and are eligible for Diversion.

The primary responsibilities of this position include assessing and working with juvenile offenders utilizing SOMB standards, as well as providing support and programming.

The typical work hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. After a probationary period, telecommuting for one day a week may be available.

Applicants must include a cover letter addressed to Reenie Terjak, Diversion Manager.

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing :

• Assess individual clients' needs and risks, identify appropriate treatment, make necessary referrals, adjust plans as needed, and track progress.
• Perform direct supervision of youth, including home and school visits, and case staffing. Maintain accurate records of client compliance and non-compliance.
• Communicate with supervising attorneys and victims' advocates to ensure compliance with the Victims' Rights Amendment.
• Serve as a liaison between the District Attorney's Office and schools, agency partners, and treatment providers.

To view the full job description https : / / www.larimer.org / hr / careers / job-descriptions# / app / detail / Diversion_Specialist

What we're looking for :

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.

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

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

Supplemental Information

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.