OPS COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22094023

State of Florida•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The OPS Court Program Specialist II performs case management and court-supervision functions for Veterans Treatment Court participants in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. The role supports rehabilitation by monitoring participants’ treatment and court progress, tracking case information, preparing court reports, coordinating communication among involved parties, scheduling case conferences, and recommending options for court consideration. The position works under the supervision of the Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator; work is reviewed through case staffing, conferences, reports, and case-file reviews. The position is currently funded through June 30, 2027, subject to legislative appropriations. Funding has been and may continue to be renewed annually. The job is located in Miami, Florida, and is listed as full-time at $23.10 per hour. The work takes place in a business office setting with moderate noise. It involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms, and the ability to transfer up to 10 pounds. A valid Florida Driver’s License is required. If a personal vehicle is used to maintain contact with participants outside courthouse locations, an approved insurance carrier is required. The State of Florida is a drug-free workplace, and employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, criminal justice, mental health counseling, or a closely related field; additional relevant experience may substitute year for year.
Three years of related professional experience; additional relevant education may substitute 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 programs and the ten key components of a treatment-based court.
Knowledge of mental health issues, substance abuse, and community resources.
Ability to work as a team member and demonstrate 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 multiple tasks and changing priorities while meeting deadlines.
Ability to organize tasks, strategize, and prioritize goals using independent judgment aligned with organizational policies.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the judiciary, project and court partners, staff, volunteers, clients, and other personnel.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
Ability to understand and follow court policies and procedures concerning conduct, workplace violence, safety, drug- and alcohol-free workplace requirements, computer and telecommunications use, email and internet use, and confidentiality.
Proficiency in executive data-entry tasks using 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 learning experiences and incorporate new knowledge into practice.
Valid Florida Driver’s License; approved insurance carrier is required if a personal vehicle is used to maintain contact with program participants outside courthouse locations.
Ability to perform work involving standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, stooping, reaching with hands and arms, and transferring up to 10 pounds.

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 participant needs and goals.
Maintain regular in-person contact with participants through weekly office visits and monitoring sessions.
Coordinate referrals and connect participants with needed services, including mental health care, trauma treatment, substance-use services, housing support, employment assistance, and community resources.
Monitor participant progress, including treatment-plan adherence, schedules, toxicology compliance, and 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 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.
Review relapse-prevention and care-continuity plans, help ensure access to community resources, and encourage engagement in 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 assigned by the Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator.