Therapeutic Court Coordinator

Job Description

The Therapeutic Court Program Coordinator oversees the development, implementation, coordination, and daily operation of District Court I Therapeutic Court programs, including Mental Health Court and Veterans Court. Under general supervision, this position coordinates judges, attorneys, treatment providers, Veterans Affairs, and community partners; manages participant screening, case plans, referrals, treatment services, and compliance; and participates in court proceedings.
The position also develops policies, procedures, forms, and program materials; collects and analyzes data; manages budgets and grants; prepares reports; supports program evaluation and improvement; and researches best practices. The position requires independent judgment, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and stakeholders.
Note: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the employee in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. The employee may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Oversee day to day operations of the District Court I Therapeutic Court Programs.

• Serve as the liaison among the Therapeutic Court's Team of Judge(s), Prosecuting Attorneys, Public Defenders, Veterans Affairs, Mental Health and Substance Use treatment providers and other team members.

• Work closely with the Therapeutic Court's Team to establish and maintain program admission, screening, graduation, incentive, and sanction criteria.

• Coordinate communication and network among the above team members so that all are informed and knowledgeable of the program's progress and participants conduct.

• Develop and maintain detailed participant action plans, which outline objectives, strategies, and tasks; monitor progress and report regularly to designated agencies.

• Provide active case management services by providing referrals and coordinating/monitoring services program participants to promote successful advancement and eventual graduation from our Therapeutic Court Programs.

• Coordinate the preparation of necessary documentation including court orders for bench warrants, custody releases, furlough requests, commitment orders and release to treatment.

• Develop individualized jail/hospital discharge plans to address psycho-social needs.

• Actively participate in court proceedings on a regular basis.

• Analyze data, case reports, treatment plans criminal history reports to develop conclusions and recommendations of program and participant success.

• Create and write program literature, pamphlets, forms, handbooks, and procedures.

• Prepare procedures manual, forms and other materials as needed for distribution and implementation to participants and organizations.

• Develop and review program budget for reports to County, State, and Federal agencies.

• Respond with the Therapeutic Court's Judge or other team member to public inquiries concerning the Therapeutic Court Programs.

• Train, inform and support new members of the Therapeutic Court team as assigned.

• Communicate and coordinate with courts to report participant compliance with courts inside and outside of Clallam County regarding legal matters.

• Coordinate evaluation process by developing measurements of program success, collecting, and analyzing data, and preparing documents and reports.

• Adjust and enhance the implemented program based on appropriate feedback. Research and implement current local regional and national trends and best practices pertaining to the Therapeutic Court operations.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with grant proposals and seeks to expanded base of funding for Therapeutic Courts.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions
The individual selected to fill this position will be required to:

• Meet attendance standards necessary for successful job performance

• Dress appropriately for court appearances and interactions with Therapeutic Court's stakeholders and the public

• Work independently and as part of a team

• Exercise discretion and sound judgment in the performance of assigned duties based on law, applicable policies and procedures, and ethical responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

• Meet deadlines

• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, printer, and various software applications

• Employ tact and skill in communication as a means through which to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

• Contact program participants and prospective participants in a jail setting as required

• Administer provision of supervised urinalysis sample(s) required of program participant(s)

• Perform duties as assigned by the Court Administrator

Education/Training
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Law and Justice, Social Sciences, Psychology or a related field.

Experience
Two years of experience in a criminal justice or counseling setting with experience in adult probation/corrections. Recent experience working with therapeutic and/or treatment courts is preferred.

Special Requirements
Requires no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of five years immediately prior to date of employment.

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