Court Program Specialist II (Veterans Treatment Court Case Manager)

VetJobs•Miami, FL

About The Position

This position is subject to legislative appropriations and is currently funded through June 30, 2027. Funding has been and may continue to be renewed annually. Veterans Treatment Court is one of eight Problem-Solving Courts operating in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Problem-solving courts support the rehabilitation of carefully screened defendants who are willing to change their behavior by connecting them with counseling, addiction or illness treatment, educational assistance, and healthcare support. Participants who complete all treatment phases graduate and are released from court supervision. Depending on the terms of a participant’s individual contract, successful completion may lead to reduced or dismissed charges or a more favorable sentence. First-time offenders may have their cases nolle prossed and may qualify to have their arrest records sealed or expunged; other participants may receive adjudication withheld. The essential function of this position is to provide case management for Veterans Treatment Court clients. The case manager assists the court in providing case management and supervision to veteran participants, monitors their court and treatment progress and compliance, gathers and tracks current case information, prepares court reports, facilitates communication among parties, schedules case conferences, and recommends options and alternatives for court consideration. The position also works to minimize duplicate efforts. It operates under the supervision of the Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator, and work is reviewed through case staffing, conferences, reports, and case-file reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, criminal justice, mental health counseling, or a closely related field; additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended education year for year.
Three years of related professional experience; additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience year for year, excluding supervisory experience.
Knowledge of organizational functions, responsibilities, and procedures.
Understanding of substance use, mental health disorders, and co-occurring conditions described in the DSM-5-TR.
Knowledge of state and federal patient-confidentiality statutes.
Knowledge of 12-Step addiction and recovery programs and the ten key components of a treatment-based court.
Knowledge of mental health issues, substance abuse, and community resources.
Teamwork, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion concerning confidential information.
Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information to determine procedures, solutions, and outcomes.
Ability to express ideas clearly to judges, government-agency representatives, and the public.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
Ability to organize tasks, strategize, and prioritize goals while exercising independent judgment consistent with organizational policies.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the judiciary, project and court partners, staff, volunteers, clients, and other personnel.
Verbal and written communication proficiency.
Ability to understand and follow court policies concerning conduct, workplace violence, safety, a drug- and alcohol-free workplace, computer and telecommunications use, email and internet use, and confidentiality.
Proficiency in executive data-entry tasks and use of Microsoft Office and the Florida Drug Court Case Management System (FDCCM).
Ability to work under stressful conditions and remain flexible in response to program needs.
Ability to seek out learning experiences and incorporate new knowledge into practice.
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
If using a personal vehicle to maintain contact with program participants outside courthouse locations, an approved insurance carrier is required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS).
Certified Addiction Professional or Certified Mental Health Professional.
Certified Addiction Professional (CAP or CAAP-1 or CAAP-2).

Responsibilities

Orient participants to Veterans Treatment Court program requirements and phases.
Develop and update individualized case plans based on participants’ needs and goals.
Maintain regular in-person contact with participants through weekly office visits and monitoring sessions.
Coordinate referrals and connect participants to services, including mental health care, trauma treatment, substance-use services, housing support, employment assistance, and other community resources.
Monitor participants’ progress, including adherence to treatment plans and schedules, toxicology compliance, and fulfillment of court requirements.
Communicate with treatment providers, community resources, attorneys, probation officers, and Veterans Treatment Court team members to coordinate case management.
Prepare timely and accurate reports for staffings and court hearings summarizing participant progress and concerns.
Consult and advocate for participant needs and address barriers during staffings, treatment-planning meetings, and court proceedings.
Maintain accurate electronic case files and document case activity in program databases according to established standards.
Obtain and manage required releases of information in accordance with confidentiality laws.
Engage participant support systems in recovery and case planning.
Conduct urinalysis drug screenings.
Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support as needed.
Support participant transitions, including moves from residential treatment to outpatient care and preparation for completion of court supervision.
Prepare participants for long-term success by reviewing relapse-prevention and continuity-of-care plans, ensuring access to community resources, and encouraging prosocial activities and supportive networks.
Participate in required training, supervision meetings, and professional development activities.
Follow the chain of command for communication and issue resolution.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator.