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Case ManagerCity of Renton Washington • Renton, Washington, United States
Case Manager

Case Manager

City of Renton Washington • Renton, Washington, United States
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Job Description

Renton Municipal Cour t is recruiting for a Case Manager position with the Office of Court Services and Supervision (OCSS) , formerly known as the Probation Department. OCSS operates under the supervision of the Judges and the Judicial Administrative Officer and is primarily responsible for post-disposition supervision, case management, and support services to individuals on both the mainstream court calendar and those participating in the Renton Municipal Community Court (RMCC). Additionally, OCSS facilitates an in-house Domestic Violence Moral Reconation Therapy (DV-MRT) program. The Case Manager will focus on case management and operations of the RMCC program and will work alongside an existing Case Manager who primarily supervises mainstream probation cases. Each Case Manager is expected to maintain cross-functional knowledge and be capable of assisting with or covering duties of the other as needed to ensure consistent delivery of service.

The Case Manager performs technical, analytical, and administrative duties in the Office of Court Services and Supervision and Renton Municipal Court by providing professional assessments and probation services for misdemeanant offenders. Work is performed independently and as part of a team. Tasks are completed with general guidelines and require some independent judgment. Contribute to the Court and City's vision, mission, and goals in the performance of all job duties.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including :

  • Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
  • VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
  • Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
  • State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

  • Coordinate the daily planning and operations of the Renton Community Court.
  • Guide program participants through the Renton Community Court process from observation, opt-in, dismissal, graduation, and assist with alumni programming.
  • Conduct intake and risk assessments (i.e. the Criminal Court Assessment Tool or CCAT) and develop individualized service plans in coordination with the rest of the Community Court team.
  • Facilitate referrals to treatment providers, education programs, housing, employment services, and other community-based resources.
  • Collaborate regularly with community resource providers, other therapeutic court coordinators, and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) through periodically scheduled meetings.
  • Represent the court at regional coordination meetings and community engagement events.
  • Track participant compliance, maintain accurate case files, and report program data to internal external business partners.
  • Facilitate on-site support groups, service providers, other therapeutic court coordinators, and the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) through periodically scheduled meetings.
  • Facilitate and organize on site group sessions and programs.
  • Provide support to participants and court staff during Community Court sessions.
  • Facilitate Domestic Violence Moral Reconation Therapy (DV-MRT) groups as part of ongoing programming.
  • Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
  • Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
  • Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
  • Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • May be assigned to support City priorities during emergencies.

    • Probation Case Management

  • Conduct pre- and post-sentence investigations and provide written reports with sentencing recommendations.
  • Evaluate offender's social needs and risk levels to develop appropriate supervision and referral plans.
  • Monitor compliance with probation terms, coordinate with service agencies, and report progress or violations to the Court in written and verbal formats.
  • Respond to inquiries from the public and business partners regarding available services and resources.
  • Maintain detailed reports of case activity, agency communications, and client progress.
  • Assist in presenting recommendations and updates during court hearings.
  • Collect urine analysis (UA) and breath (PBT) samples from clients as required.

    • Please click here for the complete job description.

    EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

  • Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the legal field or court setting.
  • Or 6 years of relevant education and experience.
  • Completion of a DV-MRT facilitator training program is required within 6 months of hire.
  • Successful completion of State approved Probation Academy is required within 12 months of hire.
  • Successful passing of a required background check and national fingerprint-based records check.

    • PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

  • Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
  • Operate a computer and other office equipment.
  • Communicate with City employees and residents.
  • Lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally.
  • Bending, stretching, and standing for extended periods.

    • WORK ENVIRONMENT :

  • Work is performed in an office environment.
  • Night meetings may be required.

    • Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

    Selection Procedure

    The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website : Why Renton?

    The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

    Accommodation

    Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact at least 2 days prior to the need.

    Communication from the City of Renton :

    We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from rentonwa.gov and / or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

    Recruitment Process :

    The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires accessing areas that contain Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS). For that reason, this position is also subject to a national fingerprint-based records check.

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    Case Manager • Renton, Washington, United States