PRE-TRIAL SERVICES CORPORATIONOF THE MONROE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATIONCOURT SERVICES INTERVIEWEROBJECTIVE OF POSITION: To interview and assess defendants detained in the Monroe County jail, ascertain the risks and needs, determine the most appropriate recommendation for release and make that recommendation to the court. REPORTS TO: Court Services CoordinatorDUTIES OF THE POSITION:•Interviewing defendants in the Monroe County Jail and/or the courts to assess risk of flight, treatment readiness and need, clarify criminal justice related information, and identify mental health and/or drug abuse problems•Developing rapport with defendants which maximizes the accuracy of the risk assessment•Making personal contact with defendants prior to release to explain the conditions of release and program related expectations•Making telephone calls to verify information from references given by the defendant.•Utilizing all the information gathered in the interview process to develop an appropriate recommendation for release based on the risk assessment instrument•Facilitating the release of defendants through making written or oral recommendations to the appropriate court•Making frequent court appearances and verbally communicating information to the court regarding defendants.•Listening to and recording information given in an open court setting regarding defendants and case related information.•Making personal and telephone contacts with defendants regarding conditions of release, court appearances, and other case monitoring issues.•Monitoring defendants’ appearances and assisting defendants in returning voluntarily to the court process if a failure to appear occurs.•Making telephone and personal contacts with defense counsel, judges, district attorneys, court and jail personnel•Maintaining strict confidentiality of protected information•Maintaining accurate and up to date records both manually and on the agency data base on client and case related information•Maintaining cooperative relationships with components of the criminal justice system and allied service providers•Performing any other tasks as deemed appropriate by the administration of Pre-Trial Services Corporation•Utilize computer technology to interview clients and complete job tasks as required REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:•This position requires that the employee walk to and from the Monroe County downtown jail and the Hall of Justice, two blocks away from the agency’s location, up to several times per day. •This position requires that the employee drive to and from the Monroe County Jail Facility in Henrietta and walk to, from, and throughout that facility to see detained defendants.•This position requires sitting in a courtroom for up to four hours broken up with brief periods of time to interact with defendants, attorneys, or court personnel. •This position requires climbing stairs to access the Hall of Justice and parts of the jail to perform the defendant interviews. In addition, the Interviewer must be able to open heavy doors to gain access to some locations.•This position requires that the employee be able to stand and interview defendants in the jail, the courts and the bull pen behind the court rooms at the Hall of Justice holding an approximately five (5) pound notebook in one hand and writing with the other hand to record defendant responses to the interview questions. •The position requires that the Interviewer must be able to communicate verbally and hear responses in noisy environments such as the jail and the courts.•The employee must be able to enter information into the agency data base and utilize email for notifications.•The employee must be able to walk from his/her desk to retrieve documents from a central location in the agency and to use the criminal justice record (MoRIS) computer to retrieve such records.•This position requires extensive use of the telephone for contacting defendants, collateral contacts and courts.•This position requires varied schedules including some weekend work and holidays•Ability to hold and utilize a tablet sized computer to complete assigned tasks.PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:•Must demonstrate broad cultural sensitivity and a non-judgmental approach to clients•Must work a rotational work week which includes Saturdays•Must have strong skills in assessing defendants on multi-faceted levels: drug/alcohol use, mental health problems, life skills limitations, ability to understand and participate in programs, and interest in treatment/services/intervention•Must demonstrate ability to consistently and accurately assess and define relevant information in complex situations and generate multiple options for action•Must demonstrate ability to work independently in a variety of settings and with multiple tasks•Must demonstrate ability to work well in a team environment and to work cooperatively to fulfill the goals of the program•Must be able to obtain and maintain a jail pass issued through the Monroe County Sheriff's Department SALARY: $ 13.70/hour plus benefitsWORKWEEK: 37.5 hours per week Must be available 6:00 am - 4:30 pm on a rotational basisMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree, preferably in the field of social sciences, psychology, criminal justice or political science.ORGraduation from an accredited college with an Associates Degree in the above named fields, with two (2) years paid, full-time experience in human services.ORAny combination of training and experience as deemed equivalent by the Executive Director.APPLICATION PROCESS:Apply at 50 W. Main Street Suite 8300, between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm weekdays (Office closes for lunch from 12:30 - 1:30 pm). Bring updated resume to attach to application. Resume and cover letter can be emailed to cleistman@monroecounty.gov No phone calls, please. Spanish speaking preferred. EOE

Minimum Salary: 19.00 Maximum Salary: 28.00 Salary Unit: Hourly