Field Services Coordinator

Location:

18104 Cumberland Road - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010.  Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”.  Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

COUNTY OF HAMILTON, INDIANA

POSITION: Field Services Coordinator

DEPARTMENT: Community Corrections

WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned

STATUS: Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

HOURLY RATE: $35.1336 per hour

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent serves as Field Services Coordinator for Community Corrections, responsible for supervising, investigating, developing treatment plans for program participants and monitoring and documenting compliance.

DUTIES:

Administers an assessment of participant’s risk and needs.

Utilizes assessment results to develop an individual treatment plan for each participant.  Monitors participant’s program attendance.  

Monitors participant’s treatment plan compliance and evaluates overall progress.

Manages caseload in an effective manner.  Manages time and organizes work demands appropriately.

Supervises assists and monitors program participants. Reviews, executes and insures compliance with court orders.  Conducts surveillance, visiting/ monitoring/documenting job/activity sites for compliance with program contract terms, reporting violations, and maintaining various document and computer files. Assists program participants in obtaining necessary treatment/education services identified in their treatment plan.

Installs and maintains electronic monitoring equipment, initiating repairs as needed.  Enters program participant daily activity schedule and verifies activities.

Searches participants, their home and property for contraband according to prescribed procedures, and tests for illegal drugs and alcohol, including collecting urine samples and operating alcosensor tests.

Assists with participant intake, including completing required forms, explaining program rules and contract terms, and executing contracts.

Maintains current and accurate case files.  Accurately documents pertinent information from contacts. 

Serves as liaison to participants and employers, including explaining program policies, answering questions, mediating conflicts, and resolving problems.

Prepares files and various documents with court identifying the program participant’s progress and testifies in court proceedings.

Maintains current knowledge of applicable local, stand, and federal rules/regulations, new developments, technology and trends in the field of community corrections by reading professional publications and periodically attending training/seminars/conferences.

Monitors payment of program participant fees and participates in the collection process.

Periodically performs duties for other department personnel in their absence.

Serves on 24-hour call for emergencies.

Performs related duties as assigned.

I.  JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Baccalaureate Degree in criminal justice, sociology, or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications/training within time specified by department, including first responder/CPR, response to resistance, verbal de-escalation, and disease control.

Working knowledge of and ability to make practical application of local, state, and federal regulations and standard policies, procedures, and legal terminology of the department and the criminal justice system.

Working knowledge of and ability to follow personnel policies and work rules of the employer/ department, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct.

Working knowledge