Compliance Officer - Health & Human Services

NOTICE TO APPLICANT This position will close at 12:00AM MST on the End Date. You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc. Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation. Job Description PURPOSE SUMMARY. Monitor offenders convicted of misdemeanors for compliance of their court-ordered sanctions. Must be willing to provide support and guidance to offenders to meet department's mission and philosophy statements and to reduce recidivism of DWI, Domestic Violence and other misdemeanor offenses. ESSENTIAL DUTIES. 1. Monitoring Monitor and/or track misdemeanor offenders on supervised probation to ensure compliance with the court-ordered Judgment and Sentence and the programs goals and objectives. Communicate with offenders through phone calls, virtual or in person meetings, and written correspondence. Notify the courts of non-compliance by preparing and submitting probation violation or revocation reports to the District Attorney's Office. Collaborate with District, Magistrate and Municipal judges and specialty courts within Dona Ana County to monitor and track offender compliance. Serve as a liaison between the courts and misdemeanor offenders: appear in court to provide testimony and recommendations as required. Work closely with District Attorney's Office by assisting with probation violation and revocation hearings, motion hearings, and related proceedings. Provide testimony, evidentiary documentation, and recommendations as needed. Maintain accurate documentation through paper files and electronic records. Verify and enter offender's information and progress notes into the required databases including the statewide client tracking system in accordance with the State of New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration, Local DWI Division. Generate reports to support data accuracy, and caseload management. Set up electronic devices for misdemeanor offenders and ensure proper use related tracking and compliance monitoring. Prepare correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and other program related documents using approved templates. Develop new templates as needed, subject to department management approval. 2. Support Provide referrals and disseminate information to offenders regarding agencies and resources that support successful completion of court-ordered programs. Monitor payment of required court fees, probation fees, donations, restitution, and other financial obligations outlined in the Judgment and Sentence. Administer and review the state-approved and mandated screening assessments completed by offenders and make appropriate recommendations for additional evaluation and treatment services as needed. Coordinate with substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health providers or other service providers to ensure timely access to required or recommended services. This may include outpatient or inpatient treatment programs, Drug Court, Batterer's Intervention Program, anger management classes, mental health counseling, medically assisted treatment, and other support services. Assist with case management when needs are identified during the offender's supervised probation period. Provide referrals to agencies offering employment assistance, job readiness training, SNAP and Medicaid benefits, parenting classes, housing assistance, financial assistance programs (SSI, TANF, etc.) and other supportive resources. Protect offenders' confidential information and adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and departmental policies governing the handling of private information. Assist misdemeanor offenders by providing general information about court processes they may encounter during their probation including status hearings, resolving bench warrants, motion hearings, and related matters. Conduct community presentations to promote awareness and education; may represent the division in public meetings or events as requested by department management. Participate in staff meetings, required training, and special events as directed by department management. ADDITIONAL DUTIES. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS. A. Education. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or Criminology, Family and Consumer Science, Counseling, Law Enforcement Studies, or related field. B. Experience. Two (2) years of case management experience in a supervised probation position law enforcement environment, or similar justice related role is preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is required. C. Education/Experience substitution. In accordance with County policy. D. Licenses/Certifications. Valid driver's license. Must maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy. No DWI conviction within three years of application and must not be convicted of such while employed in the Court Compliance/LDWI program. E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver's license record, etc.). Must pass pre-employment background check and driving record check. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION: Knowledge of: Court procedures, prevention practices and methods. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Current literature, and trends. Skill in: Operating a computer using software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access). Maintaining accurate records. Develop spreadsheets. Communicate effectively in verbal and written form with others. Ability to: Work independently. Develop collaborative partnerships. Maintain accurate records and prepare reports. Adhere to strict deadlines and schedules. Maintain confidentiality. Compensation Range $21.16 - $31.74 Dona Ana County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to abide by all federal and state laws prohibiting employment discrimination on the basis of a person's race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, serious medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, spousal affiliation, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other unlawful criteria, except where a reasonable Bona Fide Occupational Qualification exists. Dona Ana County will make reasonable accommodation(s) for the known physical or mental limitations of an applicant with a disability, upon request, unless the accommodation(s) would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the County. Please see for our Public Notice and to get the Testing/Interview Accommodation Request Form or call ... for assistance. Thank you for considering Dona Ana County as a potential employer. The information below is provided to assist you in successfully navigating the application process. The first step is to complete an employment application form. Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation. It is important that you ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, education, personal information, etc. After you apply for a position with Dona Ana County, there is a minimum qualification screening based on the requirements of the position completed by the county's HR staff. Applicants cannot proceed in the process if: -- Stated years of related experience cannot be verified within the work experience section of the application (e.g., not enough information provided, insufficient work history, experience listed is not applicable). -- Required education is not listed in the application. -- The application is incomplete in any capacity. -- The candidate only submits a resume. Dona Ana County does not utilize resumes during the recruitment process; however, you may use your resume to auto-populate portions of your application. HR department staff then forward the applications of candidates who meet the minimum qualifications to the hiring department. The hiring department will select applicants for interviews and proceed with the selection process. Due to the high level of interest in some of our positions, not all eligible applicants will be interviewed.