Job Details

Do you want to make a difference and change lives EVERY DAY?

Do you have what it takes to be a positive influence on people in the criminal justice system?

Are you looking for an entry level position to get your foot in the door?
No previous experience required!

Make a difference by working with a company committed to enhancing client's success. RISE UP with us by incorporating our values every day.

Respect
Integrity
Service
Empathy
Understanding
Professionalism

Intervention, Inc, a Colorado non-profit, provides services within the criminal justice system across the state of Colorado including sobriety monitoring (UAs/BAs), electronic monitoring, probation supervision and community corrections.

We offer:

• Commitment to employee training and career growth
• Opportunity to make a difference while gaining experience in the criminal justice field
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement program with generous company match and immediate vesting
• Paid holiday, vacation and sick time
• Shift incentive for overnight and holidays
• Intervention is a qualified employer under the public service student loan forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Shift differential for overnight and weekend hours
• $2,000 service award within the first year

Title:
Community Corrections Specialist
This is an entry level Criminal Justice position

Starting Pay Range:
$17.50 - $20.13/hr (based on shift differential)

Location:
Pueblo, CO

Hours:
Full time Swings - Fridays through Tuesdays 3:00pm-11:30pm

OVERVIEW

Guides clients toward pro-social behavior and protects the safety of the staff, clients and community at large through monitoring and enforcing policies, rules and regulations with residential, non-residential and out client services.

• Support, promote and adhere to the mission, values and Code of Conduct of Intervention Inc.
• Reflect Intervention Inc.'s commitment to treating all persons with dignity and respect.
• Educate clients and ensure compliance with facility policies, rules and regulations.
• Conduct internal and external rounds and headcounts throughout the facility to ensure safety and monitor compliance with policies.
• Support acceptable and issue sanctions for unacceptable behaviors through application of behavioral guidelines.
• Monitor testing of same sex clients through urinalysis and breathalyzer.
• Perform pat searches, facility inspections and room searches to inspect for contraband and ensure clients are adhering to policies.
• Regular and predictable attendance, flexibility in schedule/shift changes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required, some college preferred.
• 2 years customer service and/or security experience, including experience working with people in stressful and/or crisis situations.

SKILLS

• Basic ability to enter data, generate reports and create communications from a variety of software programs and databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to remain calm and deescalate stressful situations.
• Knowledge of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and appropriate techniques and practices for the client population.
• Ability to interact effectively as a team member and independently with Company staff, stakeholders, and with diverse client base.
• Must pass background check and have ability to access state criminal databases.
• Ability to walk about a multi-floor building quickly and frequently.
• Ability to lift and move furnishings while conducting searches.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Click here to learn more about Intervention Inc or go to www.int-cjs.org/employment

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