Gang Prevention Case Manager Time Limited

$51,021.00 - $76,534.00 *DOE 

*All job-related experience must be included on the resume portion for it to be considered in the salary offer.

"Working for the Sheriff's Office has been absolutely wonderful. I have had a great support system from my direct peers and leaders along with others in the department as we are working in a team environment. We work together as one to make a difference and display positive example to all.” - Current Civilian

JOB SUMMARY

School-based advocates will provide case management and direct client services to gang-involved youth and families. Assists in program development, community education and resource development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, social or behavioral sciences or other related field; and two (2) years of experience working with high-risk youth.

Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required Sheriff’s Office pre-employment background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides gang-specific case management, family support and gang intervention and desistance services to gang-involved youth and families.
• Meets with clients weekly
• Follows the Choose Gang Free (CGF) program structure.
• Communicates effectively with Juvenile Probation and/or JJS Case Managers, DCFS, Schools and other members of treatment team.
• Maintains accurate case files (physical and electronic)
• Provides reports for Juvenile and Family courts
• Reports progress to intervention team monthly
• Attends weekly team meetings/case staffing
• Follows all Law Enforcement Bureau (LEB) policies and CGF Advocate Code of Ethics
• Provides community and faculty gang education and prevention training.
• Participates as a member of local gang reduction coordinating bodies.
• Assists in program, community education and resource development.