Adult Treatment Court Case Manager - Circuit Court

Calvert County Government • Oxford, MS

3d • $57,621 - $68,468 • Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Treatment Court Case Manager is responsible for overseeing the services provided by the treatment court program. The employee is expected to have a thorough knowledge of court organization, office practices, and make independent decisions in dealing with the public and employees. Information obtained in the course of the performance of these duties may be confidential or private in nature. The employee in this position must recognize that visitors to the court may be under significant stress and ensure that they are treated with dignity and discretion as they obtain court-ordered services. The incumbent reports to the Adult Treatment Court Coordinator and the Court Administrator. Circuit Court employees are at-will employees and serve at the discretion of the Administrative Judge. This means that either an employee, or the court, may terminate the employee relationship at any time, with or without cause. There are no contractual relationships between the Circuit Court and an employee; letters, benefit or policy statements, performance evaluation, handbooks, or other employee communications, should not be interpreted as such. The at-will relationship remains in full force and effect notwithstanding any statements to the contrary made by court personnel or set forth in any documents.

Requirements

• Ability to work the full-time standard court work schedule Monday through Friday 8:00 am- 4:00 pm with flexibility to accommodate evening hours.
• Maintain a regular, punctual and reliable level of attendance.
• Ability to work independently and have high level interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Knowledge and experience with regard to case management and ancillary services.
• Knowledge of clinical and criminal justice services and levels of care.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment, tact, diplomacy, discretion, and competence in dealing with judges, attorneys, court personnel, service providers, and Adult Treatment Court participants.
• Ability to develop partnerships and foster a spirit of teamwork with partnering agencies.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with court personnel and the public at all times.
• Ability to make decisions based on experience, good judgment, and established policies and procedures.
• Ability to set priorities and simultaneously process multiple duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply fundamentals of business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, standard office practices and procedures.
• Excellent telephone manner and experience dealing with the public.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative and professional working relationships with court personnel and the public.
• B.A. degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, criminal justice, behavior management, public health, sociology, corrections or a related field with two years of fieldwork or case management experience to include project or program case management, in the field of addictions, human/family services, health services, public safety, law enforcement or corrections.
• Excellent oral communication skills and an even temperament are high priority considerations for this position.
• Superior writing skills and command of the English language are essential.
• Excellent organizational skills and customer service are of the highest priority as well as competence and temperament to communicate with the legal community, in-house court personnel, Adult Treatment Court participants, and the general public in a fast-paced environment.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must be available to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recommend appropriate resources to facilitate the success of participants enrolled in the Calvert County Circuit Court Adult Treatment Court Program.
• Closely monitor participant progress and compliance during their enrollment in the program.
• Provide written reports regarding participant compliance to the court on a regular basis.
• Work in close cooperation with court personnel, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and staff from service providers to meet participant needs and ensure compliance.
• Attend, and participate in, team meetings to discuss various court-related issues including, but not limited to, client compliance, coordination of services and procedural changes.
• Develop partnerships and be innovative with traditional services.
• Effectively manage caseload of Adult Treatment Court participants.
• Facilitate problem solving in daily operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level