Salary: $31.25 HourlyLocation : Durango, COJob Type: Part-TimeJob Number: 2024-00176Department: Administrative ServicesDivision: Municipal Court - 4113Opening Date: 12/30/2024Closing Date: 1/20/2025 11:59 PM MountainSchedule Details:: This is a temporary, grant-funded position lasting 40 weeks, with a part-time schedule of 20 hours per week.DescriptionCity of Durango's Municipal Court is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to fill the role of Problem-Solving Court Liaison & Restorative Justice Coordinator.In this role, you'll serve as a bridge between the court, participants of the City's Problem-Solving Court program, and service providers. Your responsibilities will include guiding participants through program requirements-such as attending court appearances, treatment sessions, and housing appointments-and helping participants access necessary resources. You'll also facilitate Restorative Justice Processes for eligible clients, promoting healing, accountability, and meaningful connections within the community. Additionally, you'll assist in securing and maintaining grant funding to support the success of the Problem-Solving Court program.This is a temporary, grant-funded position lasting 40 weeks, with a part-time schedule of 20 hours per week at $31.25 per hour. Essential Job Duties What You'll Do in This Role:Program Operations:
- Serve as the primary contact for Problem-Solving Court participants, helping them transition into the program, stay engaged, and comply with service plans that include treatment, housing, and court appearances.
- Collaborate with local mental health, housing, and community organizations to ensure participants receive the services they need.
- Track participant progress and provide updates to the court during monthly sessions.
- Assist participants in overcoming barriers such as transportation or access to resources, ensuring they meet all program requirements.
- Identify participants eligible for Restorative Justice programs and coordinate the restorative process with victims, community members, and the participants.
- Assist in funding and maintaining grant funding for the Problem-Solving Court.
Restorative Justice Coordination:
- Facilitate Restorative Justice processes, including organizing Restorative Justice circles and conferences.
- Coordinate communication between victims, offenders, and community members to ensure all parties are engaged in the process and agree on outcomes.
- Develop and oversee Restorative Justice action plans, which may include apologies, restitution, community service, or other forms of accountability.
- Monitor and report progress in fulfilling Restorative Justice agreements and ensure participants meet all requirements of the Restorative Justice process.
Resource Coordination and Advocacy:
- Advocate on behalf of participants to help them access mental health services, substance abuse treatment, housing assistance, and other resources.
- Collaborate with service providers like Axis Health Systems and community organizations such as Manna Soup Kitchen and Community Compassion Outreach.
- Maintain relationships with these service providers to track participant compliance and progress in meeting program goals.
Transportation Assistance:
- Coordinate transportation for participants to attend court, treatment, and other appointments.
- Manage transportation resources, including bus passes or rideshare services, ensuring participants have access to attend all required appointments.
Program Administration:
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of participant engagement, compliance, and progress throughout the program.
- Provide administrative oversight of restorative justice processes, including scheduling, communicating with participants, and managing documentation.
- Participate in regular team meetings with the court, treatment providers, defense attorneys, and prosecutors to review participant progress and update service plans as needed.
- Assist administration in maintaining and sustaining program funding.
- Assist in tracking and submitting material for grant compliance administration.
Training and Community Outreach:
- Educate participants, community members, and stakeholders on Restorative Justice principles and practices.
- Assist in training and recruiting Restorative Justice facilitators and volunteers for community Restorative Justice programs.
- Provide Restorative Justice and program-related training to staff, volunteers, and community partners to ensure consistency in approach and practice.
Minimum Qualifications Qualifications We're Looking For:
- A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
- A bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field; or equivalent experience in community outreach, Restorative Justice, or case management.
- Two or more years of experience working with vulnerable populations, such as unhoused, mentally ill, or substance-dependent individuals.
- Experience with grant-writing and securing funding.
- Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and housing resources within the Durango area.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills, particularly in managing restorative justice circles.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail to manage caseloads and track participant progress.
- Ability to communicate effectively with service providers, participants, and community partners.
Supplemental Information What We Can Offer You: The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees.
- Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
- Free Transit pass
- Eligibility to participate in the City's Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards
Belong at the City of Durango: We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences. The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.Part Time and Seasonal employees are eligible for a free transit pass, recreation center pass and Chapman Hill pass, with discounted rates for family members in the same household.Visit our for more information.01 Do you have a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, or related field; or equivalent experience in community outreach, Restorative Justice, or case management?
02 Do you have two or more years of experience working with vulnerable populations, such as unhoused, mentally ill, or substance-dependent individuals?
03 Have you been previously employed by the City of Durango?
04 If you answered yes, provide previous City positions and approximate dates for those positions. 05 Do you have any relatives who currently work for the City of Durango?
06 If you answered yes, provide your relative's name, the department they work in, and their relationship to you. 07 Have you ever been convicted of a crime, including misdemeanors, deferred sentences/judgements?
08 If you answered yes to having been convicted, you are REQUIRED to provide DATE(S) and DESCRIPTION(S) of offense(s) below. Required Question