1 Diversion Specialist Job in Laporte, CO
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Larimer County is Hiring a Diversion Specialist Near Laporte, CO
Specifically, this position:
- Assesses an individual client's needs and risks, identifies appropriate agencies and makes necessary referrals, makes changes as necessary, and tracks the individual's progress.
- Performs direct supervision of youth, including home and school visits, and case staffing.
- Tracks and maintains records of client compliance/non-compliance.
- Communicates with supervising attorney 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 or treatment provider
- Synthesizes information from various parties and modifies diversion plan accordingly.
- Understands the criminal and juvenile justice systems and the role diversion plays.
- Is familiar with SOMB standards.
- Understands current counseling concepts and techniques.
- Comfortable presenting to youth, families or only adults involved in the criminal justice system.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Social Work, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or related field required.
- Two (2) years' experience in the fields of social work, criminal justice, counseling, or similar related field required.
- Possession of a valid driver's license by date of hire required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.
- 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.
This position is limited-term. Individuals hired into limited-term positions are eligible for County benefits, however, the position is limited in duration and dependent upon available funding, business need or signed contract or agreement.
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment testing. Depending on the position, these checks may include, but are not limited to; reference checks, motor vehicle reports, employment verification, education verification, fingerprinting, criminal history information, physical, and a drug screening. As marijuana is an illegal substance under federal law, testing positive for marijuana (medical or otherwise) or any other substance for which the county tests will result in the contingent offer of employment being revoked. Successful completion of the drug screen is defined as obtaining a negative result.
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.
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$55k-68k (estimate)
01/29/2023
02/12/2024
larimer.org
Fort Collins, CO
1,000 - 3,000
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