Community Services Crew Lead

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

01/23/25

Division

Justice Services Division

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description

Job Description:

The Community Services Crew Lead performs duties in support of community service case management and community service crews. Work involves individually managing and coordinating a caseload of adults and/or juveniles who have been ordered to perform community service by the courts, probation agencies, other Colorado counties, and various municipalities. Oversee physical labor and/or educational activities of adults and juveniles ordered by the courts to perform meaningful community service. Monitor compliance with specific terms and conditions for each client. Directly supervise and assist clients with work projects. Perform proactive case management to promote client success. Responsible for screening, interviewing and evaluating adult and juvenile clients, to determine their suitability for placement at approved nonprofit, charitable, governmental agencies and/or at supervised project locations.

Salary

Hiring Salary: $21-$24 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience and skills.

Benefits: Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, remote work options and more. For more information, click here for our Total Rewards summary.  

Schedule

This position operates on a four-day work week for 10-hour days (Thursday-Sunday, 7am-5pm).

The Ideal Candidate For The Department Of Justice Services, Community Services Crew Lead Will Be Someone Who Possesses The Following Traits

Natural Mechanical Aptitude – Able to operate lawn equipment, hand tools and power tools and impart knowledge to community service clients to build long term skillsets.

Mentorship – Strong leadership, mentorship, and ability to supervise individuals with empathy.

Relationship Builder – Ability to establish effective working relationships with the community, government partners and community service clients through project management, problem solving, and value creation.

Essential Duties

• Conduct Interviews & Evaluation:
• Conduct initial face to face interviews and intakes with adult and juvenile clients ordered to perform community service.
• Evaluate client’s prior criminal history through queries of relevant judicial databases, physical and mental strengths and abilities and/or needs to find meaningful and restorative, useful public service placement within the county, Denver metro area, or counties within the state.
• Supervise Client Work:
• Directly monitor client work on community service crews to ensure the completion of assigned tasks.
• Confer with on-site personnel, if available, to determine work project needs.
• Assign work tasks and tools to clients.
• Assist clients to complete projects, ensuring overall safety of clients.
• Establish and maintain meaningful relationships:
• Coordinate meaningful community service and/or community service crew projects with an emphasis on building skills along with connecting clients to community and government resources focused on supporting pro-social, personal, and professional development.
• Visit and maintain contact with non-profit, charitable and governmental agencies to examine environments and progress of clients placed and the continued suitability of projects and locations.
• Maintain contact with community service clients, via telephone, mail or in person, to monitor and report their attendance and compliance or noncompliance with conditions ordered by the courts.
• Coordinate with the Probation Department, Diversion office, other Colorado counties and/or the courts on client case status.
• Equipment Operation:
• Perform pre and post inspections of all tools, vehicles and equipment. Ensure the safe use, accountability and return of tools used by the crews each day. Determine what tools and safety equipment to use for assigned projects. Instruct and teach clients the proper and safe use of tools and equipment. Report any tools, vehicles and/or equipment in need of repair or replacement to supervisor.
• Communication:
• Routinely prepare and deliver court documents and/or provide testimony in court to specific District, County or Magistrate Courts, Probation and District Attorney’s Office. Respond face to face, in writing, or over the phone with the courts about the compliance of clients under community services supervision.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED 
• Plus, a minimum of one year of related experience
• OR any combination of education and experience. 
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High level of integrity, patience, compassion, and empathy 
• Customer centric with a passion to see individuals succeed 
• Thrive in a fast paced, team-oriented environment 
• Strong sense of self-motivation and a personal commitment to high performance 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain requirements and document detailed case notes 
• Strong organization with ability to manage multiple cases and priorities 
• Comfortable with operating equipment
  
  

Additional Job Information

Certification in first aid and CPR within 6 months of date of hire

Must be able to work weekends with shift differential pay

• Random drug testing annually.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment and a variety of hand tools and power tools.
• Requires ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must have a valid Colorado driver's license. If you possess an out of state license, you must obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within 30 days of hire date.
• Offer of employment contingent on criminal history and motor vehicle record checks
  
  

Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.

Please note that supplemental questions requiring a written response will serve as a writing sample.  

• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
  
  

How to Apply:   

 

Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities.  

 

Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal.   

 

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs  

 

Questions:  

• County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or careertalent@jeffco.us
• Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or talent@jeffcolibrary.org
• Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or sheriff.recruiting@co.jefferson.co.us
  
  

Education

Experience:

Work Experience: Minimum one year

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Category

Enforcement & Protective Services