St. Louis County Department of Justice Services has an exciting opportunity in Community Corrections. Community Corrections focuses on case management, rehabilitative programming, and successful re-entry into the community.
The starting salary for this position may be within the first 20% of salary range and will be based on experience and qualifications. There is a 10% addition to pay for hours worked. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday but include occasional evenings and Saturdays. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Examples of Duties

Manage and support participants with mandated alternative sentencing program requirements or released into the community awaiting court dates.
Facilitate programs to promote successful reintegration into the community while adhering to legal orders and terms of release.
Partner with criminal justice and law enforcement entities to ensure court reporting, court appearances, progress, compliance and case recommendations.
Maintain communication with participants, family members and community service agencies and coordinate client referrals.
Provide group and individual counseling to facilitate treatment plans that address offending behavior, calculate release dates and connect participants to community resources and services prior to release.
Responsible for GPS location monitoring
Adhere to department goals and procedures in executing treatment plans and classes for alternative sentencing, rehabilitative and restorative program services.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Social Services or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference given to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or higher. A current, valid driver's license is also required. Prefer candidates with prior experience in the corrections field.

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.