Treatment Court Coordinator

State of Montana • Missoula, MT

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About The Position

The Treatment Court Coordinator administers the First Judicial District Adult Treatment Program in Missoula, Montana, which provides supervision, accountability, and treatment for adult felony drug and DUI offenders. The coordinator develops program materials, supports program development and community awareness, prepares budget reports, organizes treatment-team meetings, manages the court schedule and records, and works with participants, providers, and other team members. Program changes are made at the direction of the presiding treatment court judge.

This is a 35-hour-per-week position. Travel may be required, and work hours may include evenings and weekends. New Judicial Branch employees serve a one-year probationary period. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check, including the Child Protection Services registry.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience may substitute for a degree.
• Two years of experience working with adult substance abuse offenders.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Organized, attentive to detail, and self-motivated.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Montana driver's license.
• Proof of insurance is required if using a personal vehicle on State business.

Nice To Haves

• A degree focused on social work, human services, or a related field.
• Experience working with multi-agency systems.
• Experience working with adult and youth substance-abusing populations.
• Experience managing a budget and writing reports.

Responsibilities

• Make purchases for the program in accordance with its budget and Judicial Branch and State of Montana accounting policies.
• Pay program invoices, submit reimbursement forms to the Office of Court Administrator, and manage the treatment court checking account.
• Manage and document deposits of donations and participant payments, as well as program expenditures.
• Coordinate and manage the treatment court schedule and calendar with the judge; prepare staffing meeting agendas and materials; arrange meeting spaces, check-ins, emergency meetings, and hearings; and ensure proceedings are recorded when required by the judge.
• Maintain and revise participant contracts, handbooks, and program policies and procedures as directed by the judge and treatment team.
• Draft arrest warrants, graduation orders, termination orders, and weekly orders at the direction of and subject to review by the presiding judge.
• Maintain treatment court records and files.
• Communicate regularly with participants about program expectations, needs, questions, and barriers.
• Track participant compliance and gather information from probation officers, testing providers, treatment providers, and others for the treatment team.
• Coordinate with treatment providers to establish participant treatment plans and obtain regular reports on progress and compliance.
• Secure regular and reliable drug and alcohol testing for participants and ensure results are provided to the treatment team.
• Facilitate multi-agency services and collaborate with treatment providers to meet treatment court objectives.
• Manage treatment court applications and screening, including communication with prospective participants, attorneys, prosecutors, and sentencing courts; use approved risk and needs assessment tools.
• Identify and facilitate treatment-team training opportunities, including obtaining approval for and arranging travel to training conferences.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Establish a recovery management program, maintain a list of former participants, and conduct periodic communications and check-ins with them.
• Organize pro-social activities for participants and graduates in coordination with the treatment team.
• Attend and participate in stakeholder meetings and committees and develop community partnerships.
• Maintain positive public relations and provide information to promote community awareness.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the district court judge.

Benefits

• Work/life balance.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Dedicated and caring colleagues.
• Health coverage.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays, with a stated combination of up to 38 per year.
• Opportunities and room for professional growth.
• Employment with the State of Montana may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level