What are the responsibilities and job description for the Screening Specialist position at JusticePoint?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Screening Specialist is a professional position
that assesses the needs of individuals who are arrested and booked into
the Rock County Jail and pending a bail setting decision. Using an
actuarial risk assessment, the Screening Specialist determines an
individual\'s risk for pretrial misconduct (defined as risk to miss
court or be rearrested while out on bail) and prepares a detailed report
used by the criminal justice stakeholders bail decisions. The Screening
Specialist may also conduct a more in-depth assessment to identify
individuals who may be eligible for treatment and diversion programming
in Rock County. Many of the individuals served experience mental health
and/or substance use disorders. As such, this role requires an
Individual Who Is Both Empathetic And Compassionate. Responsibilities
Conduct pretrial interviews, actuarial risk assessments, and for
defendants booked into the Rock County Jail going to intake court
Conduct accurate criminal history and records checks at the Rock County
Jail Provide written reports for electronic submission to the court that
include recommendations for release conditions Conduct Risk and Needs
screening for a variety of alternative programs within the Rock County
Criminal Justice System Enter and maintain case information in the
electronic database Process and review released individuals to
JusticePoint\'s Pretrial Supervision program Ability to travel between
multiple worksites (Rock County Jail, DWRC, Rock County Courthouse)
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications &
Competencies: Bachelor\'s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work,
Psychology, or related Human Services field Working knowledge of
Microsoft Office (including Outlook and Word) Organized, attentive to
detail, ability to multi-task, work independently Fluency in Spanish,
spoken and written a plus Demonstrated ability to work well with
individuals from diverse economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds Pass a
pre-employment background check conducted by the Rock County Sheriff\'s
Department Valid Wisconsin driver\'s license and automobile with
insurance Ascribe to & champion The Difference Principles \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://justicepoint.org/careers
that assesses the needs of individuals who are arrested and booked into
the Rock County Jail and pending a bail setting decision. Using an
actuarial risk assessment, the Screening Specialist determines an
individual\'s risk for pretrial misconduct (defined as risk to miss
court or be rearrested while out on bail) and prepares a detailed report
used by the criminal justice stakeholders bail decisions. The Screening
Specialist may also conduct a more in-depth assessment to identify
individuals who may be eligible for treatment and diversion programming
in Rock County. Many of the individuals served experience mental health
and/or substance use disorders. As such, this role requires an
Individual Who Is Both Empathetic And Compassionate. Responsibilities
Conduct pretrial interviews, actuarial risk assessments, and for
defendants booked into the Rock County Jail going to intake court
Conduct accurate criminal history and records checks at the Rock County
Jail Provide written reports for electronic submission to the court that
include recommendations for release conditions Conduct Risk and Needs
screening for a variety of alternative programs within the Rock County
Criminal Justice System Enter and maintain case information in the
electronic database Process and review released individuals to
JusticePoint\'s Pretrial Supervision program Ability to travel between
multiple worksites (Rock County Jail, DWRC, Rock County Courthouse)
\*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications &
Competencies: Bachelor\'s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work,
Psychology, or related Human Services field Working knowledge of
Microsoft Office (including Outlook and Word) Organized, attentive to
detail, ability to multi-task, work independently Fluency in Spanish,
spoken and written a plus Demonstrated ability to work well with
individuals from diverse economic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds Pass a
pre-employment background check conducted by the Rock County Sheriff\'s
Department Valid Wisconsin driver\'s license and automobile with
insurance Ascribe to & champion The Difference Principles \*\*\*\*\*
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://justicepoint.org/careers
