Director of Diversion

The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office is accepting applications for the position of Director of Diversion.


We are a fast-paced office devoted to a culture of excellence. We are interested in a candidate with over 3 years of management experience, especially those familiar with areas of prosecution focused on a rehabilitative perspective.


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager who is interested in overseeing a unit responsible for supporting non-traditional outcomes.  

Qualifications

  • Must have a Juris Doctorate or a master’s degree in criminal justice, social work, or a related field. 
  • At least three years of experience managing others. 
  • Ability to think creatively about the direction of diversion programs. 
  • Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate internally and with external organizations.


Duties

This position involves supervising a team and handling all aspects of diversion programming, which involves moderately complex, low-level felonies and misdemeanors, including some cases involving victim crimes.


Duties include, but are not limited to:


  • Oversight and management of diversion case managers and a diversion prosecutor
  • Implementation of diversion best practices
  • Management of broad diversion programming with the objective of reducing recidivism among low-level/low-risk offenders.
  • Developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with St. Louis-area community organizations that support diversion efforts.
  • Create and deliver diversion training for the Circuit Attorney's Office, judges, defense attorneys, community members, and other stakeholders.
  • Oversee data collection and analysis to define and ensure program success.
  • Oversee and support treatment court partnership.
  • Other duties, as assigned.


Salary & Benefits

  • Salary range - $103,000 - $120,000 annually
  • Health Insurance (Including Prescription)
  • Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Fitness Facility
  • Employee Assistance Program


How to Apply

Interested applicants may apply on Indeed or send a cover letter and resume, along with professional references, via email to info@circuitattorney.org.

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