Treatment Court Coordinator

Taleo Social Sourcing • Missoula, MT

14h

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, speaking publicly, and building community awareness. The coordinator works closely with the presiding treatment court judge and the treatment team to manage program operations, participant services, records, schedules, and community partnerships. Program changes are made at the direction of the presiding judge.

This is a 35-hour-per-week position. Travel may be required, and working 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 a Child Protection Services registry check. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references through the State of Montana Careers website; applications missing required documents will not be reviewed.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience working with multi-agency systems and adult and youth substance-abusing populations.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated, organized, and attentive to detail.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree focused on social work, human services, or a related field.
• Experience managing a budget.
• Experience with report writing.
• Experience working with multi-agency systems.

Responsibilities

• Make program purchases in accordance with the program 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 the treatment court schedule with the judge; manage the calendar; prepare staffing-meeting agendas and materials; secure meeting spaces; 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 arrest warrants, graduation orders, termination orders, weekly orders, and other documents at the judge’s direction and subject to the judge’s review.
• Maintain treatment court records.
• 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 work with community providers to ensure services and regular progress and compliance reports.
• Arrange 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 for clients.
• Manage applications and screening, including communications with prospective participants, attorneys, prosecutors, and sentencing courts; use approved risk and needs assessment tools.
• Identify training opportunities for the treatment team, obtain approval for training travel, and arrange travel to periodic conferences.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Establish a recovery management program, maintain a list of past participants, and conduct periodic communications and check-ins with former participants.
• Organize appropriate pro-social activities for participants and graduates in coordination with the treatment team.
• Attend 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, sick leave, and holidays (a combination of up to 38 per year).
• Opportunities and room for professional growth.
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through employment with the State of Montana.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time