Agency District Court Division
DISTRICT COURT 5
Job Classification Title Project Coordinator (S) Position Number 65027810 Grade 30012901 About Us
DO YOUR CAREER JUSTICE!
Each and every day, North Carolina's courts help provide safety for our communities, prosperity for our economy, and protection for the rights, liberties, and freedoms that sit at the foundation of our state and federal constitutions. Consider an exciting and rewarding career with us and join the more than 7,000 elected officials and employees who make up our workforce and help us ensure that justice is administrated without favor, denial, or delay. Description of Work
SALARY RANGE
$48,000.00 - $52,431.00
- This position is time-limited, grant funded, full-time.
- Funding for this position will end on June 30, 2027.
- 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.
Receive referrals from the Courts, Defense Attorneys, and Prosecuting attorneys; discuss expectations with clients and family members; solicit input from family members, prior treatment vendors, Veterans' Administration, and program officials; compile a written report of findings including recommendations; evaluate the information and make decisions within established policies and standards; 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. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 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. This position reports to the Veterans Treatment Court Director. Work hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities /
Competencies:
Knowledge of:
substance abuse, addictions, mental illnesses, and casework practices; community treatment providers and services; treatment modalities; social and psychological issues regarding drug use and addictions; and drug and alcohol drug testing methods and notification process.
Skills in:
effectively dealing with substance abuse/mental health offender's behavior; documenting behaviors and maintaining accurate records; oral and written communication; and keeping within current standards and practices of the social work profession.
Ability to:
solve problems analytically; maintain records, files and reports; coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain cooperative working relationships with court staff and individual outside the judicial branch; develop and foster a spirit of teamwork to improve the quality of work team and committees; and bring people from different agencies together to accomplish the goals of the program.
Supplemental and Contact Information:
INSTRUCTIONS
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Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a human services field such as criminal justice, psychology, or social work; and experience working with veterans, mental health, and substance abuse. Management encourages veterans to apply and have experience in a treatment court. This position requires communication with veterans during off hours. Must have a valid NC driver's license. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Charmaine James Leeks Email:
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