Treatment Court Specialist

Ada County•Boise, ID

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a Treatment Court Specialist to assist participants with the Ada County Treatment Court programs. Ada County Treatment Courts include specialized programs such as Drug Court, Veterans Court, and Mental Health Court. These courts focus on case planning, workforce assistance, treatment coordination, and overall program compliance. In this position, you will work with a team of Reentry Specialists, Deputies, Programs staff, and the Treatment Courts to set participants up for success in the community. This position is located in the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Court Services Bureau, but will also be required to travel to the courthouse. The incumbent performs complex, sensitive, and varied work under general direction. The position will be required to exercise discretion and independent judgement to accomplish work. This is a temporary position funded through a grant. Continuation of this position is dependent on ongoing grant funding and program needs. The anticipated duration of this role is through May 2028, though this timeline may be adjusted based on funding status.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Experience in data/intelligence gathering and reporting
Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling
Knowledge of computer systems, file structure, and thorough knowledge of MS Office
Skill in communicating with diverse populations
Ability to navigate multiple database systems
Ability to work independently and have well developed interpersonal skills
Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Ability to compile data and information for reports
Ability to compose letters and memoranda
Ability to interpret policy and procedure manuals
Ability to maintain confidentiality of data
Ability to maintain effective working relationships
Must be able to work dayshift hours with some flexibility required
Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph and background investigation

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of legal terminology and forms preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates paperwork for potentially eligible candidates for the Ada County Treatment Courts
Researches and compiles data and information on participants who are in custody, absconding or involved in criminal activity
Acts as a point of contact/liaison between the Ada County Sheriff’s Office and all partnering agencies
Serves as a case manager for treatment court participants who are in custody
Coordinates and distributes documentation for Treatment Court participants within the Ada County Sheriff’s Office
Facilitates phone calls with Treatment Court Deputies while participants are in custody
Tracks and evaluates participant’s program compliance and non-compliance while in custody by working with other ACSO and outside agency divisions, county partners, and vendors
Ability to speak with a diverse population to gather information
Reviews and interprets court documentation
Enters data accurately into multiple system databases
Facilitates communication and helps resolve disputes involving Treatment Courts, law enforcement, partner agencies, treatment providers, in-custody Treatment Court participants, and other who interact with the program
Attends court and staffing meetings weekly and oversees the preparation of weekly staffing reports
Completes special projects as assigned
Performs other related duties as assigned