Family & Children's Service-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Tulsa, OK
501-1,000 employees
Social Assistance

The position serves as a liaison between the WIR program and the judicial system, attorneys, and referral agents. The role involves providing advocacy by accompanying WIR clients on court reviews and functioning within an interdisciplinary team that includes judges, court personnel, law enforcement, probation officers, and other treatment providers. Responsibilities include managing communication flow between the court and agency staff regarding participant status, progress, and follow-up review dates. The individual will attend staff and collaborative meetings to ensure accurate sharing of client information with judges, attorneys, and the ADA. Additionally, the role involves assisting with program referrals, assessments, and program acceptance decisions.

  • Serve as a liaison between the WIR program and the judicial system, attorneys, and referral agents.
  • Provide advocacy by accompanying WIR clients on court reviews.
  • Function within an interdisciplinary team including judges, court personnel, law enforcement, probation officers, and treatment providers.
  • Manage communication flow between the court and agency staff regarding participant status and progress.
  • Attend staff and collaborative meetings to share client information accurately with judges, attorneys, and the ADA.
  • Assist with program referrals, assessments, and program acceptance decisions.
  • Minimum of 4 years experience in mental health/substance abuse field and drug court/legal related experience, or a Bachelor's Degree in a mental health, substance abuse, or criminal justice specialty.
  • Preference for candidates with substance abuse or criminal justice experience.
  • Clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of adults with mental illnesses and substance abuse issues.
  • Must possess a valid Driver License and satisfactory driving record, and use a personal automobile to travel to locations other than the primary office.
  • Competitive Salary
  • Complete benefit package with extras
  • Generous PTO
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