Forensic Specialist

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To provide support, education, counseling and guidance to case management staff and to consumers in with forensic issues.

2. To develop and reinforce mechanisms and resources to facilitate proper reintegration into the community and continued compliance with regulations.

3. To refine strategies for intervention with challenging clients and current and past legal issues.

4. To ensure a safe, secure and pleasant environment, in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and applicable regulations.

5. To implement the overall mission, values and beliefs of the Agency policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.

ESSENTIAL & CORE FUNCTIONS:

1. Provide assessment of clients at the point of entry into the forensic system to determine their needs pertaining to the legal situation.

2. Assist with transition to and from prison into the community and ensure the clients remain complaint with court orders after release.

3. Maintain appropriate relationships with prison social workers, attorneys, probation officers, and all other pertinent contacts within the legal community.

4. Maintain and submit all required documentation on a timely basis, including progress notes, personal goal plans.

5. Provide support for clients and families while they are incarcerated or going to court on criminal charges.

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