Alternative Sentencing Case Manager

General Summary

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Alternative Sentencing allows participants the opportunity to repay the community while continuing to work and support their families. It also helps reduce jail population and costs by allowing individuals sentenced to jail to serve their time in the community. The Alternative Sentencing Case Manager is an integral part in making this mission a reality. The Alternative Sentencing Case Manager assists participants through their court ordered process by balancing their needs and their risk to the community. The Ada County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) provides several different Alternative Sentencing programs for participants to serve their court ordered jail days while still having a connection to the community. Case Managers meet with sentenced individuals to determine which program the participant will be the most successful in.  These programs include the Sheriff’s Labor Detail (SLD), Sheriff’s Community Service (SCS), House Arrest (HA), Out of County (OC), Scheduled Sentence (SSP) and the Community Transition Program (CTP). The ACSO is looking for a case manager who will review participant compliance which ensures court orders are being followed as well as assist participants with identifying and removing potential barriers. This position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Court Services Bureau.

SHIFT INFORMATION
Monday thru Friday; four 10-hour shifts, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an assigned day off during the week. 

BENEFITS
Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances
Idaho PERSI retirement plan
Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Post-Employment Health Plan – 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances
Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave
No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities
Wellness Program
Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA

Visit adacounty.id.gov/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package.    

Essential Functions

• Provides case management services to participants who have been convicted and sentenced to any of the Alternative Sentencing programs;
• Completes daily appointments, enrolls sentenced individuals into programs and prepares necessary files;
• Collects fees and monitors space availability for various Alternative Sentencing Programs;
• Communicates by telephone, letter, report, and affidavit with the judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and probation and parole officers about participants who are struggling or have failed to complete programs;
• Receives verification and records of time for participants who are either serving time out-of-county on an Ada County commitment or serving time in Ada County on an out-of-county commitment;
• Receives Judgments of Conviction and processes all required paperwork;
• Maintains files for affidavits and when required, appears in court to testify to the affidavit;
• Works with participants through schedule changes, non-appearance and behavior issues; and
• Acts as a liaison for ACSO partners to provide information and resolve issues.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
 

• Performs related functions as required.

Job Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent;
• Must have a basic understanding of the alternative sentencing concept as it relates to the community and the jail setting;
• Must possess good customer service skills;
• Previous experience working with and/or supervising offenders preferred;
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and business arithmetic;
• Knowledge of legal terminology and forms preferred;
• Skill in the use of a computer;
• Ability to type at least 40 wpm;
• Ability to effectively obtain and provide information verbally with willing or reluctant persons;
• Ability to communicate with sentenced participants who have a negative attitude while remaining professional;
• Ability to maintain and input a large amount of data with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality;
• Ability to perform simple bookkeeping procedures;
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions; and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with peers, leadership, and participants.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph and background investigation;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Much of the work is performed around offenders and involves an element of personal danger;
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment and the employee in this class is subject to inside environmental conditions;
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.;
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.