Treatment Court Coordinator

State of Montana • Great Falls, MT

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Treatment Court Coordinator administers the First Judicial District Adult Treatment Program, which provides supervision, accountability, and treatment for adult felony drug and DUI offenders in Great Falls, Montana. The coordinator develops program materials, supports program development and public outreach, prepares and submits monthly budget reports, organizes treatment team meetings, manages the court schedule and treatment court records, and communicates with participants and service providers. The coordinator works with the treatment team and makes program changes as directed by the presiding treatment court judge.

This is a 35-hour-per-week position. Travel may be required, and working 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 a Child Protection Services registry check.

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.
• 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.
• Required application documents: resume including employment dates and each supervisor’s name and phone number, cover letter, and three professional references.
• Successful applicant must undergo a criminal background check, including a Child Protection Services registry check.

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 program purchases within budget and in accordance with 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, donations, participant payments, and documentation of deposits and expenditures.
• Coordinate with the judge to establish and manage the treatment court schedule and calendar; prepare staffing meeting agendas and materials; arrange meeting spaces and times, check-ins, and emergency meetings or hearings; and ensure proceedings are recorded when required by the judge.
• Maintain and revise participant contracts, handbooks, 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 with participants about program expectations and their needs, questions, and barriers; track compliance; gather participant information from providers and probation officers; and share information with the treatment team.
• Coordinate with treatment providers to establish participant treatment plans and provide services and regular reports on participant progress and compliance.
• Arrange regular and reliable drug and alcohol testing for participants and ensure testing reports are provided to the treatment team.
• Facilitate multi-agency services and collaborate with providers to meet treatment court objectives for clients.
• Manage treatment court applications and screening, communicate with prospective participants and relevant legal parties, and use approved risk and needs assessment tools.
• Identify training opportunities for the treatment team and arrange approved travel to training 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 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

• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays, with a combination of up to 38 per year
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility may be available through State of Montana employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time