Adult Recovery Court Coordinator

Summary

Court Coordinator (S)

SALARY RANGE: $49,690.00 - $64,637.00

This position is time-limited, grant funded, full-time. Funding for this position will end on September 30, 2027.

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of case management; interviewing methods and techniques; substance abuse and mental health assessments and services; and principles; basis structure of the criminal justice systems. Understanding of the criminal justice system, court procedure and sentencing guidelines is preferred. Skills in: MS Word and Excel to create documents and spreadsheets; and MS PowerPoint to create presentations; Outlook Calendar, e-mail, and database software in order to maintain and track data, generate reports. Ability to: identify symptoms of substance abuse; 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 individuals outside of the judicial branch, court system stakeholders, clients and treatment providers; develop and foster a spirit of teamwork to improve the quality of work teams and committees and to bring people from different agencies together to accomplish the goals of the program. Ability to recruit, support and encourage client participation and success in Recovery Court. Ability to solve problems and work independently; identify which guideline(s) to use and interpret how to apply the guideline(s).

Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in a human services field such as psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, or criminal justice and one (1) year of experience in a human services field or the court system; or an associate degree in human services field plus three (3) years of equivalent experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Management prefers candidates with a B.S. or B.A. degree in public or court administration, public health, health administration, criminal justice, sociology, social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited university with two (2) years of experience working in an environment dealing with addictions, treatment, or monitoring. Must possess the ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting the court's policies and procedures. Experience with and knowledge of substance use and mental health assessment and service provision, including interview techniques, current screening tools, diagnostic methodology, record collection and treatment referrals.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

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.

Job Description

Court Coordinator (S)

SALARY RANGE: $49,690.00 - $64,637.00

This position is time-limited, grant funded, full-time. Funding for this position will end on September 30, 2027.

Knowledge of: the principles and practices of case management; interviewing methods and techniques; substance abuse and mental health assessments and services; and principles; basis structure of the criminal justice systems. Understanding of the criminal justice system, court procedure and sentencing guidelines is preferred. Skills in: MS Word and Excel to create documents and spreadsheets; and MS PowerPoint to create presentations; Outlook Calendar, e-mail, and database software in order to maintain and track data, generate reports. Ability to: identify symptoms of substance abuse; 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 individuals outside of the judicial branch, court system stakeholders, clients and treatment providers; develop and foster a spirit of teamwork to improve the quality of work teams and committees and to bring people from different agencies together to accomplish the goals of the program. Ability to recruit, support and encourage client participation and success in Recovery Court. Ability to solve problems and work independently; identify which guideline(s) to use and interpret how to apply the guideline(s).

Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in a human services field such as psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, or criminal justice and one (1) year of experience in a human services field or the court system; or an associate degree in human services field plus three (3) years of equivalent experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Management prefers candidates with a B.S. or B.A. degree in public or court administration, public health, health administration, criminal justice, sociology, social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited university with two (2) years of experience working in an environment dealing with addictions, treatment, or monitoring. Must possess the ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting the court's policies and procedures. Experience with and knowledge of substance use and mental health assessment and service provision, including interview techniques, current screening tools, diagnostic methodology, record collection and treatment referrals.

Attach cover letter and résumé.

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.