DRUG COURT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

OVERVIEW

The ideal candidate will have experience with the criminal justice system, especially as related to Treatment Courts. Must have the skill and ability to document behavior which may affect the legal status of participants; gather data to assist the Treatment Court team(s) in evaluating participant progress; serve as liaison with multiple agencies to assist participants in meeting program guidelines; and provide ongoing intervention to provide direction, coordination and alternatives to the participants' present and changing behaviors.

The Superior Court is the court of general jurisdiction in Kitsap County, having original and appellate jurisdiction as authorized by the Washington State Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington. The Superior Court is created to resolve criminal felony cases, civil cases, juvenile offender and dependency cases, family law cases including paternity matters and adoptions, private and guardianship matters, domestic violence cases, mental health cases, and appeals from the District and Municipal Courts in Kitsap County. The Superior Court is a court of record, and is required to always be open, except on non-judicial days.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Five years progressively responsible work experience in social work, court services, probation or counseling, or
• Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences, criminal justice or a related field with at least one year of related experience; OR
• Associate's degree in behavioral sciences, criminal justice or a related field with at least three years of related experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education, training and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the work.
• Data entry, word processing and spreadsheet experience using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel is required.

Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications

• Previous experience working in treatment courts, probation, or in a criminal justice environment and work experience with individuals in substance abuse recovery.

Required Licenses, Certificates, Examinations/Tests and Other Requirements

Please note : The incumbent is responsible for obtaining and maintaining all of the following required licenses, certifications and other requirements.

Prior to employment the successful candidate must :

• Pass a criminal background check through law enforcement agencies.
• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Provide references that demonstrate reliability, a good attendance record and a positive work ethic/attitude.

Driving Requirements
The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:

• Category 2: Driver operates a personal vehicle as an essential function for official County business. Any employee using a personal vehicle on official County business shall be required to maintain auto liability insurance, in addition to having a valid driver's license.

Criminal Conviction Standards:

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.

Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ffa/disqualifying-list-crimes-and-negative-actions

Working Conditions/Physical Activities

(The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Work is performed primarily in an office and courtroom environment, with occasional off-site visits to participant homes, places of employment, or other known locations.
• Potentially hazardous conditions may be present when exposed to highly emotional, unstable or hostile individuals in stressful situations.
• Requires clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately both in-person and on the telephone.
• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, handling/grasping documents, sitting for extended periods of time, walking and standing for short periods, vision sufficient to observe the behavior of program participants, read source materials and computer screen data, repetitive motions/manual dexterity for computer use and completion of required logs/reports.
• Requires exertion of force of 25 pounds occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently to lift/carry/move objects, files, and other materials.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

Essential Job Functions :

• Ensure participant compliance with guidelines and individual requirements imposed in the assigned Treatment Court program.
• Enforce all program rules with participants and report any violations to the Court through the Treatment Court team.
• Assist participants to comply with the unique requirements established by the Treatment Court judge. Identify and, with each participant, address any other pending arrest warrants, legal financial obligations (LFO's), and/or suspended or revoked driving privileges.
• Monitor participant interaction with other governing departments and agencies (WA State Patrol, Department of Transportation, Clerk's Office, other courts).
• Supervise Treatment Court participants and hold participants accountable for Court-sanctioned behavior.
• Make ongoing, periodic contact with participants at their homes, places of employment and any other location where participants are obligated to be present.
• Conduct regularly-scheduled participant interviews.
• Give instruction on all program rules and expectations.
• Prepare and present progress and/or non-compliance reports weekly regarding individual compliance by Treatment Court participants.
• Present written and oral reports to the appropriate Treatment Court team(s) regarding participant progress and compliance.
• Recommend whether or not participants should continue in the assigned Treatment Court program.
• Regularly meet with the appropriate Treatment Court team(s) and make recommendations on possible, alternative plans of action.
• Suggest/offer services and resources that support successful participant rehabilitation and compliance.
• Meet with assigned Treatment Court participants.
• Make unannounced and/or unscheduled calls to Treatment Court participants, either alone or in coordination with other Treatment Court professionals.
• Arrange transportation for participants who are engaged in unlawful or sanction-able behavior in the community.
• Work directly in consultation with assigned Sheriff's Department personnel.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Treatment Court participants and their support systems, attorneys, and law enforcement personnel, other agencies, co-workers and the general public.
• Work closely with treatment agencies and other community resources to monitor programs and assess participants' compliance with treatment plans.
• Encourage and monitor participant compliance in the payment of treatment fees and Treatment Court participation fees.
• Administer, including observation when appropriate, drug testing, including urine (UA), sweat patches, oral swabs or other approved techniques, according to applicable Treatment Court policy.
• Provide results promptly and accurately to the Treatment Court Manager and/or appropriate Treatment Court team.
• Coordinate special events, services, programs, projects or activities with Treatment Court participants that promote healthy and positive life-skills and/or reward participants for compliant and progressive behaviors.
• Encourage/motivate positive behaviors and promote compliance with all program requirements.
• Compile, analyze and maintain complete, accurate and timely records of contact and information obtained relative to each participant.
• Research available grants and apply for and write grant proposals under the direction of the Treatment Court Manager and/or Superior Court Administrator.
• Provide courtroom testimony as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• Classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that if this position is a change from union to non-union it may cause changes to your benefits and accruals. Please see the benefits tab for links to research any changes.
• This is an "at will" appointed position. An "at will" employee's continued employment with the County is at the discretion of the Superior Court Administrator and Presiding Superior Court Judge and may have their appointment revoked at any time with or without cause and without right to appeal.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
• Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.

County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental -Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
Disability - Short-term disability & Long-term disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Wellness.aspx
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: https://spf.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Benefits.aspx or the Kitsap County Digital Benefits Guide .

*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense

Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.

Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program

Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year

Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:

Upon completion of 3 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.

***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will beprorated***

Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Kitsap County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts or is incorrect with the provisions of the Personnel Manual, applicable laws, policies, rules or official plan documents they will prevail. The Personnel Manual is available at: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Personnel-Manual-2019.aspx

Closing Date/Time: 8/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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