Compliance Officer (MAT)

Gilmer County Government•Ellijay, GA

42d•$28 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises Accountability Court participants with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and / or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and participants receiving Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT). The work consists of varied case management duties. The unique needs of each client contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to manage an assigned caseload. Success in this position contributes to participant compliance with requirements.

Requirements

Is knowledgeable of addiction including OUD and SUD, MAT, alcoholism, PTSD, trauma, mental illness, and pharmacology generally and applies that knowledge to respond to compliance in a therapeutically appropriate manner.
Is knowledgeable of gender, age and cultural issues that may impact the offender’s success.
Knowledge of county and court policies and procedures.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
Ability to use proper and effective interview and interrogation techniques.
Knowledge of law enforcement databases and other available sources of information.
Knowledge of legal procedures and processes.
Knowledge of case management tools, techniques, technology, and software.
Requires Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certification.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Two years’ experience in law enforcement or related field.

Responsibilities

Participates fully as a court team member by attending all team meetings prior to court reviews, committing him or herself to the program mission and goals, and works as a full partner to ensure their success.
Provides information on participant appropriateness from law enforcement sources to the team and makes recommendations to the team.
Facilitates the swift delivery of bench warrants for participants who have absconded from the program.
Acts as a liaison to police agencies, while providing education, information and training on the importance of the court programs to community safety and explains the benefits to law enforcement in collaborating with the court.
Provides a monitoring function to the team to ensure compliance with court ordered terms and conditions of participation (along with supervision and treatment); i.e., conducts joint home visits, reports on a participant’s activities in the community, and supervises participation in community service.
Provides assistance, information, and support to participants in the community, and encourages them to succeed in the program.
Conducts curfew checks.
Conducts pill counts for participants who have prescribed medication or for participants receiving MAT.
Performs random drug screens.
The ability to operate in a constant state of alertness, and safe manner.