Recovery Courts Case Coordinator

Salary : $46,060.00 Annually
Location : 201 S Eugene Street Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 03236
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 01/11/2024
Closing Date: 2/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Primary purpose of the position is to coordinate a full caseload of Drug Treatment and/or Mental Health Court clients.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class performs case management, receives and processes client referrals, coordinates referrals for assessments and other services, conducts intake interviews, conducts and/or assists with drug screenings, leads team during court staff meetings, provides reports to the court, and ensure compliance with court orders. Employee reports to a supervisor who provides administrative oversight and support to the program.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Tasks

• Facilitate identifying clients and the referral process.
• Conduct intake and screening of potential clients.
• Perform intensive case management with clients.
• Refer clients to appropriate treatment providers.
• Assist in creating and modifying treatment plans.
• Prepare written court reports.
• Serve as liaison to District Attorney's office, Public Defender's office, Probation officers, treatment providers, school personnel, social service agencies and any other appropriate individuals/agencies to monitor client progress.
• Schedule court status conferences and coordinate court hearings.
• Perform random drug screenings.
• Enter detailed client data in program system in a timely manner and maintain detailed record/file on all clients.
• Maintain organized copies of court judgments and/or calendars in manual files.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties as required.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDSKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and practices of case management.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
• Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health assessments and services.
• Knowledge of basic structure of the criminal justice system and procedural rules for criminal court.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and MS Power Point.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to facilitate meetings; give presentations.
• Ability to develop and foster a spirit of teamwork and maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues, court staff, service providers, community members.
• Ability to identify symptoms of substance abuse and mental illness.
• Ability to solve problems analytically; maintain records and files.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.

Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Humans Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice or a related filed and, one (1) year of mental health and/or substance abuse experience: OR
a two-year degree in Human Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice or a related field and three (3) years of mental health and/or substance abuse experience; OR
High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of mental health and/or substance abuse experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a court setting, preferably in a pretrial setting, probation or Recovery Court.
This position will work both in the Greensboro and High Point offices.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions: Most work is performed in the courthouse building or jail, usually in the office or the courtroom. Physical demands involve reviewing and maintaining files, updating computerized defendant data bases, operating office machines, and communicating by telephone, computer and fax with various judicial and non-judicial personnel.
May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.
Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!
You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?
Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.
We offer Health Insurance (UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes 5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000 Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
01
Which best describes your level of education?

• High school
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree or higher

02
If you have a degree, is the major field of study in Humans Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice or a related field?

• Yes
• No
• I do not have a degree

03
How many years of mental health and/or substance abuse experience do you have? (Must be included in your application.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years but less than 7 years
• 7 or more years

04
Do you have experience in a court setting, preferably in a pretrial setting, probation or Recovery Court? (Must be included in your application)

• Yes
• No

05
I understand this position will work in both the Greensboro and High Point offices.

• Yes
• No

Required Question