Alternative Sentencing Specialist
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Alternative Sentencing Specialist
Salary
$49,490.00 - $65,570.00 Annually
Location
Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type
Full-Time Non-Merit
Job Number
25-03331
Department
Administrative Office of the Courts
Opening Date
08/20/2025
Closing Date
8/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Benefits
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Class Summary
Job Description:
The Alternative Sentencing Specialist will be working with the criminal justice system evaluating, developing, and recommending non-custodial sentencing options for eligible offenders. This role will be focusing on identifying and coordinating rehabilitative, community-based programs aimed at reducing recidivism, supporting offender accountability, and enhancing public safety. Additionally, the incumbent will be coordinating referrals and mental health evaluations, as needed, as well as supporting clients and attorneys with program applications and required documentation.
Essential Duties:
Staying current on Gwinnett County Accountability Courts' program eligibility and application processes
Maintaining an up-to-date directory of public/private treatment facilities and local/state support programs
Preparing detailed sentencing reports for defense use and maintaining various records and reports
Conducting client assessments with defense attorneys to develop individualized sentencing plans
Evaluating criminal history, charges, mental health, substance use, housing, and employment needs
Researching and developing individualized alternative sentencing plans for indigent clients
Assisting with bonds and attending to other needs of defendants, related to the defense, but non-lawyer administrative tasks
Interviewing clients referred by attorneys
Determining eligibility for placement
Identifying and contacting available resources
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Human Services, or related field
2 years of social services, or related work, education, certifications, and/or licenses
Or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
Other Job Requirements/Information
This job is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, after an initial probationary period and individual approval
Preferred Requirements:
Basic office principles;
Customer service principles;
Public Speaking:
Speaking duties as assigned by the court or at the direction of the Indigent Defense Governing Committee
Grade
The grade for this position is 100C. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.
Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.
For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://secure.neogov.com/v4/ui/classspec/detail/388eb58fcab159d1481e17bab4128b95) .
Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.
For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcourts.com/about/administrative-office-of-the-courts) .
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.
Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.
On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!
In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!
Health
Medical plans for active and retired employees
Dental and vision plans
Prescription drug plan
Wellness
Onsite Employee Wellness Center
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Immunizations
Wellness education and incentive programs
Annual wellness fair
Family and Career
Training and professional development opportunities
Family planning benefits
Four weeks of paid parental leave
Time
Annual/Sick Leave
12 paid holidays per calendar year
1 paid floating holiday per calendar year
Money
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
Health Savings Account (HSA) available
Retirement and Savings Plans
401(a) Defined Contribution
457 (b) Deferred Compensation
Longevity pay
Tuition reimbursement
Financial education programs
Protection
Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Critical illness and accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Identity theft protection
To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) .
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Have you completed a degree in social work, sociology, psychology, human services, or related field?
Have not completed a degree in the specified fields of study
Completed associate degree in the specified fields of study
Completed bachelor's degree in the specified fields of study
Completed master's degree or higher in the specified fields of study
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How many years of social services experience do you have?
none
less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 7 years
7 years to less than 8 years
8 years to less than 9 years
9 years to less than 10 years
10 or more years
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Please explain your social work experience. If none, @type N/A.
Required Question
Employer
Gwinnett County
Address
75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Phone
770.822.7915 770.822.7923
Website
http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com
