Court Diversion Specialist

Job Description

DescriptionThe St. Louis County Government Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is looking for their next Diversion Specialist to support the Diversion Court by identifying and overseeing participants and coordinating treatment plans.

The starting salary for this position will be between  $42,162 – $50,593 annually and will be based on experience and qualifications.  As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 4 weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, paid life insurance as well as short and long term disability.

To learn more County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government.  For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Examples of Duties

Essential Function Examples

Identify participants for diversion programs based on mental and/or emotional health, substance abuse, socio-economic and other factors.

Coordinate participant services and monitor treatment plans as needed, including: trauma, mental and emotional health treatment, financial literacy, medical health referrals, housing, transportation, education and vocational counseling, job placement, life skills building and others.

Provide direct support and advocacy to participants and inform court personnel of participant status for appropriate sanctions or rewards.

Collaborate with physicians and other members of the participant’s treatment team to respond to crisis situations.

Document caseload status, update records showing inmate participant progress and prepare reports.

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum QualificationsRequires a Master’s Degree in Social Work and one year of related experience.

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT:  A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant’s education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.  The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant’s earned grade.  A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.  After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire.  Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.  Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory.  The cost of screening will be covered by the County.  Additionally, new employees will have 30 calendar days, after their first day of employment, to attest to their COVID-19 vaccination status.  Instructions on how to submit this attestation will be provided once employment has begun.  County employees are not required to be fully vaccinated, but those who are not fully vaccinated must submit to weekly COVID-19 testing until they are fully vaccinated or St. Louis County geographically reaches a 70% vaccination rate and a moderate transmission level of COVID-19 as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

HOW TO APPLY:  Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis.  We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:  The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans’ status or political affiliation.  Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.