Veterans Treatment Court Case Manager

State of North Carolina•Onslow, IA

5d•$48,000 - $52,431•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of District Court, Judicial District 5, is seeking a qualified individual to work closely with the clinical director and other members of the team to ensure participants have attainable treatment plans and assist them to be compliant. This position is time-limited, grant funded, full-time. Funding for this position will end on June 30, 2027. The role involves receiving referrals from the Courts, Defense Attorneys, and Prosecuting attorneys; discussing expectations with clients and family members; soliciting input from family members, prior treatment vendors, Veterans' Administration, and program officials; compiling a written report of findings including recommendations; evaluating information and making decisions within established policies and standards; providing crisis intervention services; and maintaining case files, intakes, and contact logs as well as the offender's statistical database accurately and in a timely manner. The position also requires staying current on applicable laws and regulations, as well as clinical developments within a professional area of knowledge, and maintaining professional levels of communication with internal and external contacts.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a human services field such as criminal justice, psychology, or social work
Experience working with veterans, mental health, and substance abuse
Must have a valid NC driver's license
Knowledge of substance abuse, addictions, mental illnesses, and casework practices
Knowledge of community treatment providers and services
Knowledge of treatment modalities
Knowledge of social and psychological issues regarding drug use and addictions
Knowledge of drug and alcohol drug testing methods and notification process
Skills in effectively dealing with substance abuse/mental health offender's behavior
Skills in documenting behaviors and maintaining accurate records
Skills in oral and written communication
Skills in keeping within current standards and practices of the social work profession
Ability to solve problems analytically
Ability to maintain records, files and reports
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with court staff and individuals outside the judicial branch
Ability to develop and foster a spirit of teamwork to improve the quality of work team and committees
Ability to bring people from different agencies together to accomplish the goals of the program

Nice To Haves

Management encourages veterans to apply and have experience in a treatment court.
This position requires communication with veterans during off hours.

Responsibilities

Interview, screen, and gather demographic information on offenders whose charges qualify for the treatment of court program.
Interview court participants of the Veterans Treatment Court and complete forms.
Briefly explain treatment court programs to interested offenders.
Notify the District Attorney's Office or Defense Attorney's Office of offenders who meet basic eligibility requirements.
Assist participants with life skills such as time management, job hunting, and budgeting.
Research employment and community service opportunities for participants.
Maintain paper and electronic files on participants.
Build and maintain BIO on all veterans.
Attend all closed session meetings and court sessions.
Provide crisis intervention services.
Maintain case files, intakes and contact logs as well as the offender's statistical database accurately and in a timely manner.
Keep current on applicable laws and regulations, as well as clinical developments within a professional area of knowledge.
Maintain professional levels of communication with internal and external contacts.