Job Description - Diversion Liaison

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Diversion Hub is a comprehensive, one-stop network dedicated to assisting justice-involved individuals in Oklahoma City by harnessing the power of multiple support agencies through combined and synchronized services. Our goal is to provide life-stabilizing resources while empowering individuals to reduce their encounters with the criminal legal system through enhanced support services, including case management, data integration, and coordinated communication under one roof. The Diversion Hub Diversion Liaison will work with law enforcement and the jail administration to assess individuals brought to the jail who may be eligible for diversion programs and/or pre-trial release. This position must ensure effective and efficient communication and collaboration between all partners involved in referring and receiving referrals to engage individuals in services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Diversion Liaison will focus on supporting the execution of the Diversion Hub's programs and mission. The responsibilities of this role include:

• Serving as liaison between law enforcement and the municipal and county courts.
• Maintains adequate communication channels with community partners and diversion programs.
• Provides the initial screening and engagement with individuals brought to the jail who may be eligible for release to a pre-booking diversion program.
• Supports community providers in facilitating transportation of individuals to a diversion and/or pre-trial release program.
• Manages the screening intake form completed by individuals brought into the jail to assist with pre-trial releases.
• Participates in community events related to criminal justice reform.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 1 to 3+ years of experience in social work, communication, criminal justice, political science, or similar human service area.

ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Clearance of background.
• Must have own transportation to work site, valid driver's license, and insurance on motor vehicle in accordance with state law and agency requirements.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule when necessary to accommodate the needs of the jail and diversion programs.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• A working knowledge of the criminal legal system.
• Demonstrated experience developing positive, collaborative relationships with law enforcement and social services providers to effectively serve mutual clients.
• Familiarity with the Oklahoma Supreme Court Network (OSCN), and determining arrest, charges, and convictions of individuals.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be able to interact with persons of diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in a manner that demonstrates sensitivity toward cultural differences and respect for everyone.
• Possess maturity and judgment consistent with the high level of responsibility.
• Demonstrate capacity for teaching adults and older adults.
• Experience working with clients experiencing acute mental health.
• Experience working with clients living with substance use disorders.
• Experience working with clients experiencing homelessness.
• Demonstrate flexibility in position requirements.
• A proven track record developing community partnerships and building effective collaborations.
• Proven ability to meet multiple deadlines and balance numerous projects while maintaining a perspective on long-term goals.
• Independence and self-confidence to act decisively and, at the same time, an ability to receive, integrate and translate others' ideas and suggestions.
• A hard working, positive, mission-driven and extroverted work style.
• A welcome attitude to constructive criticism of their work.
• Analytical skills, quantitative and qualitative.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

Intermediate computer, mobile device, and internet skills with knowledge of software programs including but not limited to:

• Windows and Microsoft Office Products
• Cloud-based File Sharing such as Google Drive and SharePoint
• Adobe Products
• Client Databases

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to sit over long periods of time and be able to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl climb stairs, lift and or move items of up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have excellent command of English language and grammar, both verbal and written. Must be able to manually operate and use a computer. Must be able to clearly hear and understand telephone conversations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

The Diversion Hub has a policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disabilities, marital status or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.