EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job Title: Pre-Trial Diversion Case Aide

Department: Community Supervision & Corrections (Beaumont Office)

Reports To: Unit Supervisor

Salary: $15.3623/hour, plus benefits package including medical insurance through the Employees Retirement System and retirement savings through the Texas County and District Retirement System.

Application
Deadline: Friday, September 29, 2023 @ 4:30 PM

Summary: Monitors and supervises adult pre-trial diversion criminal offenders and serves as liaison to the Jefferson County District
Attorney's office.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions: Attends monthly contract signing(s); Testifies in court when needed; Provides an orientation of pre-trial program
rules, goals, services and procedures to all clients; supervises and monitors each approved offender to ensure compliance with rules of Pre-
Trial Diversion programs; makes telephone contacts as required; provides counseling for clients and relatives as needed; maintains current
files on all offenders assigned to caseload; documents all contacts relevant to offender; records information in chronologicals of the case file
according to standards; conducts alcohol/drug urine screenings when needed; notifies offender of violation status; notifies District Attorney's
office of successful completion or termination; compiles data and statistics; attends and participates in all staff meetings; attends
departmental training, educational seminars and workshops; fulfills continuing education requirements.

Other Job Functions: Completes referrals to programs, treatment centers and other resource agencies as needed and/or based on
criminogenic needs; performs other job related duties as directed.

Note: The above describes the general nature and level of work being performed by employees holding this position.

Equipment Used

Vehicle; personal computer/mainframe computer terminal; copy machine; fax machine; other office equipment as needed.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma; training in computer functions usually obtained through on the job experience; knowledge of area community
services/resources; experience serving an offender population and casework experience. Associates Degree in behavioral sciences,
sociology, criminal justice or related field preferred; bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred; knowledge of criminal court proceedings,
substance abuse and services for Veterans is also an asset.

Skills and Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skills; typing skills; computer skills; excellent interpersonal skills in order to
interact and cooperate with supervisor and co-workers; deal effectively with offenders and their families; law enforcement agencies, the
District Attorney's office; defense attorneys, treatment facilities and other resource agencies; problem solving skills; knowledgeable of
substance abuse and its effect on individual family members, as well as the community.

Specialized Requirements: Valid Texas Driver’s License and complete required training as directed.

Work Situations/Demands/Effort

• Work requires regular and predictable attendance; availability for work from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. , Monday through Friday and for

• Employee works independently and in groups; solves problems; may interpret and apply policies and guidelines.
• Office duties are primarily sedentary but require some light work, including frequent walking, reaching, and pulling to deliver/retrieve

files and paperwork, make copies, etc. Field visits require driving a vehicle and walking, often in high crime areas and potential
exposure to criminal activities; appropriate precautions must be observed.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed primarily in a climate controlled private office environment. While performing field work, employee may be subject to
adverse weather and environmental conditions, physical and safety hazards while working in high crime areas, driving in traffic.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is primarily sedentary; duties require reaching, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 10 lbs.;
prolonged sitting to work at computer, walking; duties may require occasional to frequent loading, lifting, and carrying of file boxes weighing
over 10 lbs.

Apply at: Human Resources Department
Jefferson County Courthouse, 1225 Pearl St. Suite 201, Beaumont, TX 77701

Phone: (409) 839-2391
Fax: (409) 839-2399

E-mail APPLICATION/RESUME to: hrdept@jeffcotx.us
Application may be found @ https://co.jefferson.tx.us/Careers

Please use Microsoft Word or PDF when submitting applications.

Jefferson County is an equal opportunity employer. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability, veteran status (disabled), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or political affiliation in
employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance, contact a Human Resources
representative at (409) 839-2391, or for the hearing impaired, through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to 1225 Pearl
St., Suite 201 Beaumont, Texas 77701.