Case Monitor

City of Scottsbluff, Nebraska - Government

Case Monitor supervising low-risk probation clients for Nebraska Judicial Branch. Monitoring compliance, conducting assessments and testing, preparing reports, and coordinating referrals and court-ordered obligations.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeGrand Island • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $38,879 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in probation services principles, practices, and procedures, along with strong report writing and interviewing skills. Proficient in tracking technologies and capable of managing client interactions and case documentation effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Knowledge Of Probation Services PrinciplesReport WritingInterviewing TechniquesAbility To Organize Time And Set PrioritiesKnowledge Of Applicable Laws And Regulations

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Hard Skills

Report WritingInterviewing TechniquesTracking TechnologiesCase DocumentationProbation Services KnowledgeAlcohol And Drug TestingClient MonitoringDatabase ManagementTime ManagementHome Visit Capability

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAbility To Work Under StressAbility To Meet Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Reporting Services (ERS)ComputersSoftware Applications

Industry Keywords

Criminal JusticeJudicial Branch RegulationsCommunity ResourcesFederal, State, And Local LawsProbation Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Meet, interview, and confer with clients through office meetings; monitor and document progress
Gather demographic, driving, and criminal information
Explain probation terms and make referrals consistent with court orders
Administer alcohol and drug tests
Monitor clients through Electronic Reporting Services (ERS) and other means under a Probation Officer's direction
Track and monitor cases within and outside the jurisdiction
Prepare, update, and submit progress updates, court appearance paperwork, home-visit logs, location reports, and databases
Answer questions, refer clients, and verify completion of probation conditions
Verify restitution, community service, substance use programming, defensive driving, fines, and court costs
Report probation violations to the Chief Probation Officer or designated officer
Conduct community visits and support district operations
Travel between the Grand Island and Kearney offices and occasionally attend regional orientation, training, and educational workshops

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in criminal justice, office management, medical/laboratory, or a related area, or one year of experience as a drug technician, office management, secretary/office support, or related position
Candidates receiving their degree within 120 days of application may be considered
Educational credits must be granted by an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education
Knowledge of probation services principles, practices, and procedures
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and procedures
Knowledge of the community and its resources
Knowledge of Judicial Branch rules, regulations, and procedures
Knowledge of current probation practices, techniques, and procedures
Knowledge of report writing, interviewing techniques, and tracking technologies
Ability to make home visits
Ability to organize time, set priorities, and work under stressful conditions
Ability to meet recurring deadlines
Ability to interview clients and track client locations
Ability to use probation and protective techniques
Ability to apply applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Ability to prepare activity reports and update databases
Ability to operate computers and applicable software applications
Ability to use communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction
Ability to travel regularly within the district and between offices
Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays
Must not require STEM Form I-983 or non-immigrant work visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

79% employer-paid health and prescription insurance
Dental and vision insurance plans available to purchase
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, available to purchase
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
Flex Spending (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
156% state-matched of the first 4.8% contribution to retirement plan
FREE $20,000 Life Insurance Policy
Optional Life Insurance and AD&D available to purchase
13 paid holidays annually
Paid vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
Funeral/Bereavement leave
Paid training to develop your skills
Free continuing education credits to maintain professional certifications
Access to specialized courses through Judicial Branch Education
Opportunity for bilingual pay
2.5% pay increase after successfully completing your probation period if starting at Hiring Rate
Annual cost-of-living adjustments subject to State Legislature funding and Supreme Court approval
Higher starting pay may be considered based on education and experience