Family Treatment Court Program Assistant – Special Part-Time

Ingham County•Lansing, MI

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Family Services Director, the Family Treatment Court Program Assistant supports the Family Recovery Court Coordinator and Juvenile Court Officer/DHHS worker in monitoring families participating in the drug court program. The position conducts home visits, assists with scheduling and transportation for appointments and therapeutic parenting time, and may help prepare for weekly drug court activities. The assistant may support weekly drug court reviews and hearings, enter information into the drug court database, administer breath and substance-use tests, and help operate the incentives program. The role also gathers and organizes information and receipts for grant reporting, visits minors at school, reports observations to the Juvenile Court Officer/DHHS worker, and may testify in court. Other duties related to the Family Recovery Court may be assigned. The work involves field visits to homes, schools, and other locations, including exposure to varied weather, home conditions, communicable diseases, and people who may be under the influence of alcohol or other substances. The role requires driving to sites and the ability to access buildings and departmental files and use basic computer functions.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
At least six months of experience working in the social science field.
Valid Michigan driver's license.
Effective communication skills, including engaging and working with people to ensure clarity and understanding.
Ability to climb stairs and access homes, schools, and other buildings to conduct checks and gather information.
Ability to conduct home assessments and visits, access departmental files, and use basic computer functions.
Ability to drive to various sites to conduct checks and transport clients.

Nice To Haves

Some advanced coursework in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, or a related human services area.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation for and operation of weekly drug court reviews, including pulling files, recording information, attending pre-court meetings, and attending hearings.
Enter information into the drug court database as needed.
Monitor incentives supplies, prepare weekly supplies, and distribute incentives.
Arrange appointments and transportation to appointments and therapeutic parenting time.
Visit minors at school and provide feedback to the Juvenile Court Officer/DHHS worker.
Conduct home visits and report on the home's general condition and functioning and the people residing there.
Administer PBT tests, substance-use tests, and oral mouth swabs.
Maintain data needed for grant reports, including organizing receipts and recording rewards program, parenting time, and out-of-home placement data.
May testify in court.
Perform other duties related to the Family Recovery Court as assigned.