Tamarack and Pretrial Services Coordinator Job Opening

This position is responsible for offering risk assessments and needs screenings at all pretrial points in the criminal legal system. Tamarack/PTS Coordinators provide case management supports and services to those who are referred by the Prosecutor and the Court to provide pretrial intervention and case management supports and services. Coordinators work to rapidly connect people who are cited or arrested, and for whom the underlying cause of the criminal behavior is believed to be related to substance use and/or mental health issues, to treatment providers and other community-based services.

** We are recruiting to fill two (2) Full-time, Limited Service positions **

• Provide risk assessments and needs screenings to all who are eligible as required following Pretrial Services policies and procedures
• Provide report of risk screenings and needs assessments results to the Prosecutor, the Defense and to the Court
• Attend weekly arraignments
• Work with participants referred by the Court, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney or those who self-refer
• Prioritize making referrals to substance use and mental health providers, and connect participants to other supportive services as soon as possible
• Coordinate participants' care as ordered by the Court, for at least 90 days
• Communicate with the Prosecutor, the Defense and the Court as defined by Pretrial Services policies and procedures
• Work with fellow Burlington Community Justice Center staff to facilitate a restorative justice process and contact impacted party(ies) when appropriate
• Report participant compliance to the Prosecutor every 30 days, at a minimum
• Communicate with treatment and service providers to deliver rapid and seamless, supportive case management to participants
• Collect, enter and share data as required by Pretrial Services
• Share caseload of Youth Substance Abuse Safety Program (YSASP), Driving with License Suspended (DLS) and Court Diversion cases as needed

• Attend monthly CEDO and CJC staff meetings
• Perform other duties as required.

• Associate's degree in education, criminal justice or human services or related field and three years related work experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two for one year basis.
• Training, education, course work in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, domestic and sexual violence, trauma, poverty, crime and other challenges.
• Knowledge of community resources and the ability to make appropriate referrals
• Strong attention to detail, time management, record-keeping and computer skills
• Well-developed sense of professional and personal boundaries
• Some evening availability required.
• Reliable transportation required
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.
• Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.

The City of Burlington will not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information.
The City is also committed to providing proper access to services, facilities, and employment opportunities.

Applications for this position are only accepted on-line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/burlingtonvt

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at (802) 540-2505.

WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. EOE

AmeriCorps, PeaceCorps and National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.