Pretrial Services Case Manager

Job Description

MISSION STATEMENT

The Criminal District Court Pretrial Services Program serves the community by providing objective information for bail decisions, improving court appearances, and advancing public safety.

Position Summary

The Pretrial Services Program is under the programming arm of Criminal District Court’s Court Intervention Services (CIS) Department. The Pretrial Services Case Manager's primary responsibility is to perform duties as a case manager supervising a caseload of individuals ordered to participate in the Pretrial Services Program by the Court using the least restrictive supervision possible as dictated by the risk posed. The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge and skills to work with at-risk system-involved individuals, demonstrating care and confidence while determining their imminent needs, connecting them to community and treatment services, and ensuring the released individual's compliance with all pretrial release conditions.

Education Requirements:

A master's degree in social work, counseling, criminal justice, or a related field with valid accreditation is strongly preferred.

State License(s) must be up to date.

Experience Requirement:

At least three (3) years of case management or relevant experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong work ethic and a commitment to working within a team with strong organizational skills.
• History of leadership and social skills.
• Ability to connect clients to behavioral health & community treatment services.
• History of working with an at-risk population.
• Experience working with system-involved individuals.
• Ability to document case history in a case management database.
• Ability to work with a large caseload efficiently under strict time constraints.
• Handle sensitive matters with integrity and confidentiality.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with the judiciary, court staff, and stakeholders.
• Ability to acquire security clearance from Louisiana State Police and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office.
• Handle sensitive matters with integrity and confidentiality.
• Attain knowledge and awareness of and abide by the Court’s employee handbook.
• Display a positive attitude and work as a team member while being mindful that they work with the public and their job performance reflects the Criminal District Court.
• Work effectively with diverse populations, including sensitivity to gender, racial, and cultural differences, immigrant or refugee status, as well as individuals with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.
• Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copiers, scanners, fax machines, etc.
• Effectively communicate in person, on the phone, via email, and other electronic devices on a continual and repetitive basis.
• Fluency in Spanish or other languages desired.
  
  

Experience Requirement:

• Report to the Judges and Judicial Administrator of the Criminal District Court as required.
• Generate Pretrial Services status reports regarding pretrial services for clients.
• Coordinate with judicial officers regarding pretrial services for clients.
• Supervise pretrial clients as required and prepare a supervision plan for services.
• Ensure pretrial clients understand the conditions of release, the role of the supervision specialist, and the supervision plan.
• Provide ongoing reminders to supervised pretrial clients of scheduled court dates and any other court-ordered scheduled activities.
• Make referrals for treatment services to the appropriate agencies based on pretrial clients’ needs.
• Address any barriers pretrial clients have meeting court appearances or compliance with court-ordered activities.
• Accurately enter and/or retrieve information from the case management system in a timely, detailed manner.
• Identify and implement appropriate measures to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions, maximize public safety, maximize appearance in court, and remain arrest-free.
• Periodically assess pretrial clients for appropriate modification of pretrial conditions of release.
• Testify in court as required.
• Coordinate and cooperate with the Court, the Public Defender, the District Attorney, and other agencies in the criminal justice system to provide information on the status of pretrial clients when appropriate.
• Provide public access to Public Safety Assessments while maintaining the utmost confidentiality of court information and records according to state law and court rules.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Court Services Administrator and Pretrial Services Director.
• Comply with all court and departmental policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.
• Adhere to the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Employee Handbook, Policy and Procedures, and Safety Manual.
• Ability to acquire and maintain security clearance from Louisiana State Police and Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• This position is in an office environment.
• Regularly required to sit, walk, and stand.
• Sitting 70%, Standing 15%, and Walking 15%.
  
  

Salary and Benefits:

Salary commensurate with background and experience. Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life and state pension.

Application Process:

Interested individuals must submit resumes to employment@criminalcourt.org and reference “PTS CM” in the subject line. Resumes should be received by close of business on Friday, January 17, 2025, for consideration.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@criminalcourt.org .

Company Description

Orleans Parish Criminal District Court (“OPCDC”) is an equal opportunity employer. OPCDC

values a diverse workforce reflective of the communities that it serves. OPCDC adheres to a

policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, culture, color, religion, sex,

sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, caregiver status, prior record of

arrest or conviction, citizenship, age, or disability. OPCDC is committed to complying with all

policies required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Equal

Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Executive Order 11246, as amended; Section 504 of the

Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Orleans Parish Criminal District Court (“OPCDC”) is an equal opportunity employer. OPCDC values a diverse workforce reflective of the communities that it serves. OPCDC adheres to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, culture, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, caregiver status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship, age, or disability. OPCDC is committed to complying with all policies required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Executive Order 11246, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.