Dss Court Liaison, Wake County (Remote, North Carolina Based)

The DSS Court Liaison is responsible for assisting DSS youth and families/guardians in getting connected to services, representing Alliance in court, building strong relationships with partners, and facilitating community-based solutions to improve outcomes and engagement for persons who are involved with the child welfare system. This position is responsible for improving system engagement with key partners and stakeholders.

This is a full-time remote opportunity.The selected candidate must be available for travel within the Wake country area as needed.

Responsibilities & Duties

Collaborate with and Provide Consultation to Key Partners and Stakeholders, Both Internal and External

• Represent the Organization amongst all child welfare stakeholders such as DSS, courts and providers
• Represent the organization in DSS child welfare matters to provide special assistance & education regarding programs offered by Alliance and to increase community awareness of Alliance initiatives
• Provide information, education and consultation to public and private entities that routinely interact with individuals with special health care needs or other high-risk populations
• Provide consultation and solutions for system improvements along the Crisis Continuum
• Advocate effective system design and implementation based on research, evidence based practices and current national trends
• Develop in-depth knowledge of various community systems and provide consultation and support to other Alliance departments regarding available resources and barriers for youth who are involved with the child welfare system
• Attend child welfare planning meetings

Evaluate Programs and Recommend Improvements

• Collect and analyze pertinent data to illustrate system gaps/needs; opportunities for improvement and strengths/weaknesses for youth in the child welfare system
• Produce written reports and recommendations regarding best practice approaches that can be infused in the provider network and other specialty services

Oversee Member Initiatives and Make Referrals

• May oversee Alliance initiatives that aim to support high risk individuals and individuals with special health care needs that are enrolled in Alliance Care Coordination
• Make referrals and aids in the early identification of individuals with special health care needs
• Consult with treatment teams, community collaboratives and other groups serving Alliance members

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and four (4) years’ experience with behavioral health population, including at least 3 years’ experience with the courts and criminal justice system

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• General knowledge of behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disabilities
• Extensive knowledge regarding the criminal justice system
• Knowledge of the primary purpose and functions of community agencies.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Highly effective communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to become proficient in all disability areas, including areas where co-occurring illnesses exist
• Ability to make prompt independent decisions based upon relevant facts

Salary Range

$23.43 to $39.06/Hourly

Exact compensation will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, external market data and consideration of internal equity.

An excellent fringe benefit package accompanies the salary, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability
• Generous retirement savings plan
• Flexible work schedules including hybrid/remote options
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holiday, management leave
• Dress flexibility

Education

• Bachelors or better in Human Services