Drug Court Coordinator

Daymark Recovery Services•Lexington, NC

11h

About The Position

Daymark Recovery Services, Inc. is a mission-driven community provider of culturally sensitive mental health and substance abuse services. Its mission is to inspire and empower people to seek and maintain recovery and health. Under direct and indirect supervision, the Drug Court Coordinator provides care management, person-centered planning and documentation, referrals and linkages, and monitoring and follow-up for clients referred to the Davidson County Case Management program through the Davidson County Court System. The program is voluntary, and individuals must agree to participate. Davidson County Probation and Parole makes referrals through a standardized referral process. Each case manager serves an average of 30 people annually, though caseloads may vary. The coordinator works with people under court supervision to address social determinants of health, connect them with appropriate services and resources, monitor their progress, and support compliance in coordination with the court system. The role participates in court activities and attends court or meetings with court, probation, and parole representatives to provide updates on clients’ status and progress. The coordinator works with Daymark’s IT/Data Analytics Team to provide quarterly reports on program activity and outcomes, including people served, case closures after the 90-day follow-up period, returns to the court system and subsequent criminal charges, employment and job-placement information, and referrals to workforce development and other outside agencies. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a human services field.
Strong psychosocial and clinical assessment skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in managing time and prioritizing assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and clients/families.
Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
Experience in case management.
Experience in the mental health/substance use field.

Responsibilities

Provide care management to individuals referred through the Davidson County Court System, including addressing social determinants of health.
Assist clients with referrals, linkage, and coordination to appropriate services and resources.
Monitor client progress and work with the court system to support compliance.
Participate in court activities for referred clients.
Attend court and/or meetings with court, probation, and parole representatives to provide updates on client status and progress.
Work with the Daymark IT/Data Analytics Team to provide quarterly reporting on program activity and outcomes.
Report the number of people served and cases closed at the end of the 90-day follow-up period.
Report returns to the court system and subsequent criminal charges during the specified 90-day periods.
Report job placement and length of employment during care management services, workforce development referrals, and other outside-agency referrals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.