Director DiversionEmployment Type: 0 - Full-time Regular
Pay Range: $116,329.00 - 174,493.00
Location: Castle Rock, CO or Lone Tree, CO
Overtime Exempt: Y
Elected Office / Department: DISTRICT ATTORNEY
The 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office is recruiting for a Director of Diversion. This role performs a variety of administrative,supervisory, and specialty functions to direct the personnel, resources, andactivities of the Diversion Program, provides leadership, program direction,long range and short-term planning, guides program design, policy developmentand implementation. Responsible for professionally representing the departmentin a variety of external groups and community meetings.
Generally, the hiring range is $116,329 - $145,411 annually. Qualifications, education and experience as it relates to the position will be taken into consideration when determining hiring salary.
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ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (The following examples are illustrative only andare not intended to be all inclusive.)
- Develop andexecute strategic plans for the diversion program, operating at a manageriallevel within the 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office.
- Provides directsupervision to assigned subordinates; oversees the monitoring and evaluation ofprogram performance, utilizing data analysis to inform decision making,evaluates staff performance and effectively recommends to higher authority thehiring, discipline, promotion and/or termination of same. Performs short andlong-range planning activities to recommend program policy changes and projectdevelopment.
- Handle crisissituations that may arise in the delivery of diversion services, implementingappropriate protocols for safety and resolution.
- Meets with thegeneral public, D.A. administrative staff, community groups, legislators andfunding source personnel to explain program objectives and to solicit supportfor program changes and continued project funding. Acts as public relationsliaison and communicates with various types of attorneys, law enforcement,guardians ad litems, youth corrections, social services, probation, office ofdispute resolution, school districts and community agencies involved withjuvenile justice articulating D.A.'s position on various matters.
- Prepares annualprogram budget request and submits through main District Attorney budgetproposal to secure county funding; prepares and provides statistical andworkload indicators to validate continued support and/or increased resources;may defend same before funding authorities.
- Prepares andsubmits grant proposal and operating budget to administration and may lead statefunding opportunities and oversight sources to secure monies for services; monitorsand submits grant reporting requirements for the program; assists with annualprogram audits.
- Reviews invoicesand expenditure requests to facilitate the disbursement of payments for programbills; analyzes budget and service category statistics to ensure proper fundencumbrances, effecting budget adjustments as necessary; prepares or reviews professionalsubcontracts to secure assistance in clinical and related areas, e.g. purchaseof professional clinical supervision; evaluates training needs of subordinatesand recommends expenditures for same.
- Directs andoversees various case management activities to establish and maintain contactswith community resources, law enforcement, Probation, Social Services, schools,private therapists, and client parent(s); may coordinate treatment plan withsame to augment therapy with outside activities, e.g. community service, grouptherapy. Assists with the establishment, tracking, and collection ofrestitution; develops and implements alternative forms of restitution asneeded. Collects and reports various case-related statistics.
- Corresponds withsubordinates and/or outside professional therapists to discuss case particularsand treatment modalities and to give and receive constructive feedback.
- May serve on oneor more State and local community service/agency boards and committees. Attendsvarious conferences and professional training seminars; make presentationsregarding program services and/or relevant mental health topics to schools andcommunity service agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION and/orEXPERIENCE:
- A Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field, with demonstrated knowledge of the criminal justice system and diversion frameworks
OR - A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and eligibility to practice law under Rule 205.1 of the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory and/or administrative experience, preferably in a criminal justice, behavioral health, or social services setting.
- At least five (5) years of experience working in diversion programming, juvenile justice, or related law enforcement or counseling programs.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered.
CERTIFICATIONS,LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS:
- Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License upon hire,with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time ofhire and periodically throughout employment.
- This position requires successful completion ofa criminal background check including fingerprinting through a nationaldatabase.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Closing Date: 8/8/2025 5:59PM MST. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
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