Treatment Court Coordinator

State of Montana • Missoula, MT

21h

About The Position

The First Judicial District Adult Treatment Program provides supervision, accountability, and treatment for adult felony drug and DUI offenders in Missoula, Montana. The Treatment Court Coordinator administers the program, including developing program materials, supporting program development, engaging in public speaking, and building community awareness. The coordinator works with the presiding treatment court judge, treatment team, participants, providers, and community partners to operate the program and make program changes as directed by the judge.

This is a 35-hour-per-week position. Travel may be required, and work hours may include evenings and weekends. A new Judicial Branch employee serves a one-year probationary period. The successful applicant is 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 the degree.
• Two years of experience working with adult substance abuse offenders.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment, be organized and attentive to detail, and be 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 managing a budget, writing reports, and working with multi-agency systems.
• Experience working with multi-agency systems and adult and youth substance-abusing populations.

Responsibilities

• Make purchases to support 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 with the judge to establish the treatment court schedule; manage the court calendar; prepare staffing meeting agendas and materials; secure meeting spaces and times; schedule check-ins in the judge’s absence; arrange emergency meetings or 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 documents, including 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 compile information from probation officers, testing providers, treatment providers, and others for the treatment team.
• Coordinate with treatment providers to establish participant treatment plans.
• Work with community providers to arrange services for participants and obtain regular reports on their progress and compliance.
• Secure regular and reliable drug and alcohol testing for participants and ensure test reports are provided to the treatment team.
• Facilitate multi-agency services and collaborate with treatment providers to meet treatment court objectives for clients.
• Manage treatment court applications and screening, including communicating 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 periodic training conferences.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Establish a recovery management program, maintain a list of former participants, and communicate and check in with them periodically.
• Organize appropriate 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 support 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 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