Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
General knowledge of the criminal justice system, the corrections system and probation and parole.
Ability to testify in court proceedings, if necessary, regarding client progress and/or non-compliance.
Ability to conduct comprehensive interviews, gather social history information and prepare findings and recommendations and input that information fully into online database for team members to view.
Successful applicant must have the ability to recommend appropriate consequences for bad behavior while also recommending incentives for good behavior on a case-by-case basis.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families and the professionals who serve them. This includes dealing with and defusing upset, angry and emotionally charged people, often in crisis, needing conflict resolution.
Ability to be perceptive, versatile, flexible yet firm and matter of fact when necessary.
Current Montana driver's license and proof of insurance is required.
Personal computer knowledge and use of word-processing applications and other office equipment to include faxing, scanning and use or willingness to learn Adobe Office Pro.
Ability to recognize the need for community resources for clients and their families and the knowledge and willingness to refer clients for such resources. If necessary, help clients with the process of obtaining community-based assistance.
Social history compilation, comprehensive interview techniques, information assessment and preparation of findings and recommendations in an accurate manner which is necessary for the Court to make proper decisions.
Effective verbal and written communication techniques.