Specialty Courts Program Coord -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
About The Position
The Specialty Courts Program Coordinator oversees the daily operations of the Specialty Court program in Region 3, Shelby County, ensuring compliance with program requirements, policies, and procedures. The position provides case management and community supervision to participants and collaborates with judges, court staff, attorneys, treatment providers, and community partners to promote participant success and program effectiveness. The coordinator maintains accurate case files and program documentation, collects data, prepares reports, and supports grant requirements and audits. The position serves as a liaison among program stakeholders, evaluates program activities and outcomes, identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and achievement of program goals, and performs court administrative and other duties as needed. Some overnight travel is required.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or a closely related field.
- At least two years of experience working with high-risk or high-needs populations, including individuals with substance use disorders, mental health disorders, or multiple barriers to success.
- Additional related education or work experience may substitute for the minimum requirements on a year-for-year basis.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to deal with highly stressed people, substance abuse issues, and behavioral health needs.
- Must be able to work inside a detention center on an as-needed basis.
- Regular onsite attendance at the designated work location is required; the position is not authorized for virtual work.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high caseload of Specialty Court participants, conducting screenings, intakes, orientations, individualized case planning, and ongoing targeted case management.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with community agencies to secure participant access to treatment, housing, education, vocational training, and other resources.
- Serve as a liaison among judges, attorneys, court staff, treatment providers, and community partners to coordinate services and support participant success.
- Enter and maintain accurate data in the case management system, ensuring documentation, reports, and files meet program and compliance standards.
- Support grant requirements, audits, data collection, and reporting.
- Evaluate program activities and outcomes and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and achievement of program goals.
- Perform court administrative duties and other responsibilities as needed to support the Specialty Court Program.
- Assist other Specialty Court programs and departmental initiatives based on organizational needs and operational priorities.
- Travel statewide, including some overnight travel.
Benefits
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
