PreTrial Services Assistant and/or Caseworker/Receptionist

Job Summary Eligible applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree is preferred along with bilingual fluency in Spanish. Applicant cannot be employed as a peace officer or work as a reserve or volunteer peace officer. Applicant cannot currently be on community supervision, parole, serving a criminal sentence or have a criminal offense pending.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES OF THE PRETRIAL ASSISTANT

Meet deadlines, work efficiently, be proactive with all their duties and work in a fast-paced environment independently or in concert with others. Manage and oversee Ignition Interlock devices (IID) which includes: verifying installation; input the IID logs; daily review of IID reports for violations/compliance; and enter new cases. Manage/supervise a caseload, primarily comprised of bond conditions from the magistrate. Prepare/complete weekly pretrial services jail census. Process affidavits and appoint attorney representation within three (3) business days. Complete Notification of attorney appointments to the client, attorney and jurisdictional court within two (2) business days. Complete affidavits for out-of-county arrests and provide to originating county within seven (7) business days and check on the status daily once the affidavit has been forwarded to the originating jurisdiction.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES OF THE CASEWORKER/RECEPTIONIST

Must meet deadlines, work efficiently, be proactive with all their duties and work in a fast-paced environment independently or in concert with others. Work the front desk as needed to check-in defendants reporting to the department and answers phone/direct calls. Enters new cases (individuals placed on felony, misdemeanor supervision) into CSS (department software program). Completes various assessments on defendant consisting of interviewing individual defendants, scoring and recording results. Conducts on-site, instant drug tests to determine if individuals recently used illicit substances and/or alcohol and completes related paperwork. Scans all required documents into the defendant's e-file. Prepares case files. Conducts office visits (as needed on a substitute basis) with individuals on supervision. Supervise a caseload of individuals on pretrial diversion (informal supervision), bond supervision, and/or indirect (individuals that reside/work outside the jurisdiction) supervision. Completes other duties as required and assigned.

SALARY:

$42,000 and $1,300 merit pay (annual, one-time).

FRINGE BENEFITS

Employees receive free health insurance and eligible dependents can be added for an additional premium. Dental, vision, and other optional coverages also available for additional premiums. Paid time off.

TO APPLY

Qualified applicants may submit their State of Texas applications, in person, to the Business Manager at Coastal Bend

CSCD, 404 W.

Market Street, Sinton, Texas 78387, or email to jobs@cbcscd.org.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

For consideration for this position, applicants must pass a criminal history/background check.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled.

Pay:

Up to $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person