Job Description

Department: Criminal Justice Services

Sub-Department: N/A

Pay Grade: 111

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Status: Full Time

Reports to: Criminal Justice Services Director

Supervises: N/A

Job Summary:

To support individuals (“clients”) who are involved in the criminal justice system obtain needed services

Essential Job Functions:

• Work with clients, beginning immediately after involvement in the justice system through potentially post-criminal justice involvement

• Assist clients with “big picture” life events

  • Assisting clients with finding and securing housing/housing funding/“emergency necessities”
    • Network with local charities, other providers and (when appropriate) CCARP for short-term housing needs, clothing, food, toiletries, etc.
    • Network with recovery houses, Safe Harbor/CARES, etc.
  • Assist clients in obtaining/recovering licenses/ vital documents and services
    • Driver’s license/PA ID card, passport, Social Security card/birth certificate, Medical Assistance/insurance, WIC/Food Stamps, etc.
    • Social Security/SSI and disability (when appropriate)
    • Help obtain required documentation to complete applications for programs and services (MH, D&A, etc.)
  • Assist clients to find and maintain employment
    • Resumé preparation, practice job interviews, network with local employers/job fairs/temp agencies
  • Assist clients with obtaining education services/GED
    • Ensure participants keep up with same, locate providers for education resources (i.e. tutoring services)
  • Assist clients in developing and keeping updated “weekly calendars”
    • “On ____, I have to meet with _________ at ____ o’clock in _____ building/location for _______ purpose”
  • Assist clients with obtaining and maintaining necessary services/life skills
    • I.E. legal aid (MidPenn/CCBA/other local bar association where appropriate), VITA/tax prep clinics, CYS and DRO
    • Network with Maranatha, parenting skills instructors, etc.
      • Attend court sessions with applicants/participants
    • Liaise with attorneys/other criminal justice personnel when necessary
      • Where appropriate, interface with probation, probation managers, drug and alcohol, drug testing regarding applicants/participants
• Ensure regular contact with clients
  • Earlier detection/intervention on potential MH issues/drug relapse triggers
    • Is housing stable, any family upheaval, are they taking medications, attending self-help groups, are there any emergency needs? (i.e. lost job, car broke down, or electricity was shut off), any domestic violence concerns?
  • Refer clients to any counselling or therapy services as necessary
    • Network with providers/develop working relationship with same
    • Family services, MH/D&A, etc.
• Assist clients in the development of positive, achievable life goals
  • Help to develop and adjust strategies to achieve those goals
    • Examples include breaking “revolving prison door” cycle, or regaining custody of children, etc.
• Maintain contact with clients post-criminal justice involvement
  • Check in on their continued success, reaffirm availability of resources and support
  • Aid in the reduction/prevention of recidivism
• All other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements to Perform the Work:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 18 credits in the behavioral or social sciences from an accredited college or university.

Work Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in social work or a related field.

Company Description

Mission Statement: To provide impactful and essential county services in the most effective, courteous, and financially responsible manner possible.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this job application!

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Benefits

Medical Benefits:

• Capital Blue Cross Medical Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Wellness program with wellness incentives
• Capital Blue Cross Vision Insurance
• United Concordia Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits:

• County Retirement Pension
  • 5% minimum pre-tax contribution required, with the option of increasing your contribution over 5% up to 15% post-tax
  • Fully vested after 5 years of credited service
  • Normal Retirement Options:
    • Age 55 with 20 years of credited service
    • Age 60 with any amount of credited service
• Voluntary 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• Military Time Buy Back Options

Paid Time Off:

• Vacation
  • 10 days per year, accrued per pay period (Non-Exempt)
  • 15 days per year, accrued per pay period (Exempt)
  • Increase for both Non-Exempt and Exempt of 5 days per year after 2 years of service
• Personal
  • 3 Personal days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• Sick
  • 5 Sick days per year, pro-rated based on starting date
• 12 Paid County Holidays
  • No waiting period to receive paid holidays

Additional Benefits:

• Educational Assistance
  • 80% of cost of tuition and books up to the annual IRS limit per calendar year (after 6 months of Full-Time Employment)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – certain eligibility requirements must be met
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Resources for: Childcare, Eldercare, Legal, Financial, and Coaching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance