Annual Plan: Develop and write the SB94 Annual Plan in coordination with the local Juvenile Services Planning Committee. Present the plan to the local planning committee for revisions and approval. Present the Annual Plan to the SB94 Advisory Board for approval and implementation.
Annual Plan Implementation: Arrange and schedule SB94 Committee Meetings quarterly or as needed. Prepare and provide financial reports to the SB94 Planning Committee. Collect program data to evaluate program outcomes and provide statistical data to the committee. Serve as a contact person for the local planning committee and the Division of Youth Corrections. Attend all SB94 Coordinator’s meetings, conferences, and catchment meetings. Ensure that the SB94 program is implemented according to the written plan. Monitor expenses to ensure compliance with the written plan.
Juvenile Screenings: Provide on call services for juvenile screenings as assigned. Respond to appropriate screening requests by arresting agencies in a reasonable amount of time. Make detention arrangements with PYC and provide appropriate documentation to law enforcement, PYC, and the court. Obtain a copy of the arresting agency’s affidavit and exhibit and arrest report for accurate documentation of data into the Trails system.
Court Hearings: Attend all appropriate court hearings, including court and multidisciplinary team meetings as required. Contact the appropriate district court and make arrangements for any detention hearing as soon as practical after having been notified of the custody status. Contact parents, grandparents, or guardians of the juvenile screened to attend the detention hearing. Prepare the Juvenile Detention Screening and Assessment Report and make appropriate recommendations to the court as soon as all information is received and prior to the detention hearing. Ensure the pre-screening and assessment reports are completed and available for the detention hearing to determine risk level. Record the case number and all pertinent information.
Data Entry: Gather and enter juvenile screening information, client enrollment, termination and service delivered data into Colorado Trails within seven days. Implement a system of data quality control and management utilizing reports generated. Accurately document case status regarding office visits, referrals, drug events, treatment involvement, evaluations, and other contacts within two working days of the occurrence.
Case Management/Supervision: Provide case management and supervision of juvenile’s release from detention when ordered to the Tracking Program with the risk and needs of the juvenile and according to established supervision guidelines. Utilize assessment information to identify risk and protective factors and implement appropriate supervision strategies. Utilize principles such as Motivational Interviewing, Contingency Management, Interactive Journaling, and other evidence-based or evidence informed practices in supervision to help motivate juveniles to achieve supervision goals. Involve the juvenile and parents in the creation of case plans that set reasonable goals to overcome risk and implement action steps to reach those goals. Update case plans as necessary based on the circumstances of the case. Provide appropriate reports to the court to update the juvenile’s status as necessary.
Service Referral: Utilize assessment and supervision information to identify areas needing treatment intervention. Make referrals for appropriate evaluation and treatment services as soon as identified and encourage the juvenile’s participation in treatment. Monitor the juvenile’s compliance in treatment and discuss treatment progress with the juvenile. Maintain communication with treatment providers to monitor progress and share information related to risk and/or needs. Provide reports to the court that requests evaluation or treatment services as appropriate.
Violations: Respond to violations in a timeframe that is consistent with the needs of the case and apply appropriate and graduated sanctions that match the history, risk, supervision level and overall nature of the violation. (e.g. verbal discussion, warning, increased supervision, report to the court)
Program Evaluation and Implementation: Evaluate and monitor the efficacy of current programs funded by SB94 through the utilization of assessment and other data to identify needs or gaps in service areas. Research and collaborate with area vendors to implement Evidenced Based Practices or evidence informed practices to fill gaps in services based upon the data analyzed. Actively participate as appropriate in the delivery of services as appropriate.
Financial Data Input/Recordkeeping: Work closely with the Administrative Office Supervisor (fiscal agent) to assist in tracking expenditures and record them accurately when provided into the payment system within two working days of receipt. Assist in the collection and entry of financial data for the budget plan, salary estimates, etc. Utilize the current software to track the budget and assist in preparing the financial report for the JSPC meeting. Assist with other financial duties and provide timely information as requested by the Fiscal Agent.