Case Navigator -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT)(Non-Merit)

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Navigator provides oversight, coordination, delivery of services and supports to defendants diagnosed with mental illness and or substance use disorder and deemed eligible for participation in the behavioral health conditional dismissal program. This navigator works collaboratively with local courts, prosecutors, defense counsel and other community agencies and professionals. Attends court regularly and is responsible for documentation of case notes and provide prosecutors and defense counsel with updates as required by statute. Provides oversight of collection of data and ensures compliance with statutory requirement.

Requirements

• 4-Year College Degree in Related Field
• Experience Working with Substance Abuse Treatment Providers and Related Community Resources
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of the function and jurisdiction of the court.
• Knowledge of community/private mental health and substance abuse treatment providers.

Nice To Haves

• Additional relevant work experience may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for participant intake utilizing an eligibility assessment.
• Ensure participant completes clinical assessment within statutory framework and assist participant and provider with coordination of assessment will assist participants with locating and connecting to community resources.
• Assist with collection, maintenance, and reporting of data for behavioral health conditional dismissal program and ensure statutory compliance from providers and prosecutors.
• Track participants through court process and act as liaison between participant and case manager to ensure compliance with program
• Document interactions with clients and/or community agencies/professionals.
• Attend court dockets and provide status of participants’ progress as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with participants and identify barriers and assist participants with resources to help overcome barriers.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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