Pre-Trial Services Liaison

C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check. Completion of a Bachelor Degree (or proof of working towards degree), in the areas of criminal justice, human services, social services, or other related fields.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Wellness resources

Closes: 9/29/2026

Pre-Trial Services Liaison
 
Reports to: Tribal Court Administrator                                                                             
 
Salary (Grade): $25.06/hr                                                                                                     

Status: Reg. Full-Time (Non-Exempt)
                                                                                                                                                                     
Location:  Winnebago Tribal Court 1000 Industrial Parkway, Winnebago NE 68071                                         
  
Job Purpose & Position Overview:
This position is under the administrative supervision of the Tribal Court Administrator.  The Pre-Trial Services Liaison will provide monitoring services throughout the Court process. This position will assist Court clients on the Winnebago Indian Reservation to navigate through services that will aide their pre-trial or probation conditions. 
 
Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the Winnebago Tribe’s core mission, vision, and values.
• Maintain accurate and complete case file records and statistical reports for grant requirements.
• Ensure all relevant documentation is included in clientele file/database.
• Manages a caseload of approximately 50 clients.
• Communicate with Probation Office regularly to provide any developing changes to client progress.
• Transports clients to court and attends hearings to provide the court with progress updates and other associated impairments.
• Coordinates with programs such as Probation, Recovery Program, Behavioral Health, and surrounding facilities, etc. to determine client's immediate service needs upon release from incarceration. Other necessary requitements would be obtained
• Interviews clients to gather information about strengths, resources, personal and financial needs, employment, etc.
• Secures information such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the client's situation and evaluates these and the client's capacities and needs.
• Assists with applying for social services benefits such as Medical, General Relief, and Vocational Rehabilitation, Disabilities, Unemployment, etc. 
• Provides warm hand-off and keeps open communication between referred service providers as needed.
• Ensure client is compliant any Court documents 
• Provides transportation with a company vehicle as needed to appointments, interviews, and court hearings, etc. 
• Maintain frequent communication with Winnebago Police Department.
• Occasional research and occasional clerical duties.
• Duties listed are only an illustration of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Completion of a Bachelor Degree (or proof of working towards degree), in the areas of criminal justice, human services, social services, or other related fields. 
• Must have at least two years’ experience or an acceptable combination of experience and education will be considered. 
• Must possess grant project management experience 
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to accomplish goals and produce valuable results with minimal supervision.
• Exercise mature judgement and are highly motivated, self-starting, and proactive
• Possesses a high level of tolerance and understanding for individuals who present for services with urgent multiple case management and health needs.
• Must meet driver’s eligibility guidelines.
• Must be able to work with all kinds of personalities and maintain the highest level of confidentiality as provided by the law.

Conditions of employment:

• This position is grant funded and NOT guaranteed passed date: TBA

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Training Requirements:

• Must be willing to attend meetings and trainings as requested.

 Physical Requirements:

• Normal to light office work which includes the ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office equipment.
• While performing daily duties, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.

Mental Requirements:

• Reading, writing, calculating
• Above average social interaction skills
• Reasoning/Analysis
• Ability to work as part of a team and/or with minimal to no supervision. 

 Language Requirements:

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Must be able to continually and effectively employ professional verbal and written communications skills.

 Certificates, Licenses & registrations:

• All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Submit an application at www.winnebagotribe.com, a resume, cover letter, and two (2) letters of recommendation are required. Applications submitted after the closing date or without proper documents will not be considered.
• If claiming Native American or Veteran preference, please include pertinent documentation. 
• Call Human Resources at 402-878-2272 for further information. 

 As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.