Therapeutic Courts Program Manager

County of Mason•Mason County, WA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Plan, organize, and coordinate the development, implementation, and ongoing operation of the Therapeutic Court Programs in Mason County Superior Court. Dependent on the task, will work as a member of a team or independently. Work within the community to build resources and educate providers and other entities regarding therapeutic court(s). Responsible for management of Therapeutic Court programs, including the Adult Felony Drug Court, Veterans Court, Family Recovery Court and Mental Health Court. Professional level planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of all functions of these programs. Responsible for assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating the work performance of assigned staff. Coordination of treatment court activities with designated judicial officers, attorneys, criminal justice officials, treatment professionals, County officials and the community. Coordinate, schedule, and oversee activities within each of the therapeutic courts to ensure efficient and effective program operation in compliance with department goals and legal requirements; coordinate work with multiple treatment providers to ensure the timely submission of required reports. Research and prepare program literature such as pamphlets, manuals, forms, handbooks and procedures for each of the therapeutic courts. Research and prepare applications for federal, state and local grant funding opportunities and funding from other sources; ensure compliance with grant requirements; prepare required reports. Conduct research related to programs, best practices and training in therapeutic courts. Coordinate and facilitate training and professional development of team members and events such as graduation ceremonies. Serve as an active member of the Therapeutic Court team(s) and work closely with the judicial officer(s) to ensure polices are followed, participants’ needs are addressed, and program standards are met; conduct participant program orientation and exit interviews; assist with skills training for participants; and collaborate with treatment providers to ensure community resources and service needs match desired program outcome. Resolve sensitive or complex inquiries or service complaints. Oversee the collection and recording of participant treatment compliance, and criminal history data; maintain database and records to document and monitor caseloads, client demographics, compliance and program results. Prepare, organize, and implement program budget, record keeping and statistical information; monitor contracted service provider requirements and expenditures. Confer with various boards, officials and professionals on status of participants, conduct home visits. Network with community agencies and develop relationships with stakeholders throughout the community through speaking engagements, participation on various committees and boards, and utilizing media resources. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in legal, criminal justice, or related field.
Two (2) years’ experience in a court environment involving case assessment, case management, interviewing, social service delivery.
One (1) year experience in a supervisory or lead position.
Knowledge of substance use treatment services, Veteran services and mental health services in Mason County and Washington State.
Knowledge of the judicial and criminal justice system.
Knowledge of computer programs, database queries and usage.
Knowledge of budgetary practices and procedures.
Knowledge of grant funding and application procedures.
Knowledge of legal requirements, regulations and laws applicable to therapeutic courts.
Knowledge of management principles and practices.
Knowledge of program development and management.
Skill in MS Suite.
Skill in data collection, analysis and research methodologies.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to prioritize and work independently.
Ability to plan, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates.
Valid Washington State driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

May be required to obtain additional education as required to conduct business functions.

Responsibilities

Management of Therapeutic Court programs, including the Adult Felony Drug Court, Veterans Court, Family Recovery Court and Mental Health Court.
Professional level planning, administration, monitoring and evaluation of all functions of these programs.
Assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating the work performance of assigned staff.
Coordination of treatment court activities with designated judicial officers, attorneys, criminal justice officials, treatment professionals, County officials and the community.
Coordinate, schedule, and oversee activities within each of the therapeutic courts to ensure efficient and effective program operation in compliance with department goals and legal requirements.
Coordinate work with multiple treatment providers to ensure the timely submission of required reports.
Research and prepare program literature such as pamphlets, manuals, forms, handbooks and procedures for each of the therapeutic courts.
Research and prepare applications for federal, state and local grant funding opportunities and funding from other sources; ensure compliance with grant requirements; prepare required reports.
Conduct research related to programs, best practices and training in therapeutic courts.
Coordinate and facilitate training and professional development of team members and events such as graduation ceremonies.
Serve as an active member of the Therapeutic Court team(s) and work closely with the judicial officer(s) to ensure polices are followed, participants’ needs are addressed, and program standards are met.
Conduct participant program orientation and exit interviews.
Assist with skills training for participants.
Collaborate with treatment providers to ensure community resources and service needs match desired program outcome.
Resolve sensitive or complex inquiries or service complaints.
Oversee the collection and recording of participant treatment compliance, and criminal history data.
Maintain database and records to document and monitor caseloads, client demographics, compliance and program results.
Prepare, organize, and implement program budget, record keeping and statistical information.
Monitor contracted service provider requirements and expenditures.
Confer with various boards, officials and professionals on status of participants.
Conduct home visits.
Network with community agencies and develop relationships with stakeholders throughout the community through speaking engagements, participation on various committees and boards, and utilizing media resources.
Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Other duties as assigned.