Alternative Court Programs Coordinator II

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Full Time / Part Time

Job Summary

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

1.Primary responsibility is to ensure coordination of court dockets, including, but not limited to regular review, termination, in-custody, initial appearance, plea dockets, or other dockets as assigned.

2.Lead weekly team staffing prior to assigned court dockets.

3.Provide coordination services for alternative court participants to community partners, including treatment and supervision.

4.Make appropriate community referrals for housing, mental health, and other identified client needs.

5.Maintain a tracking list for residential and long-term in-patient participants.

6.Prepare review docket for staffing, including researching the following: drug testing, prior sanctions, level of care, missed appointments, and case management needs.

7.Prepare sanctions lists for the court team.

8.Coordinate and track assigned drug testing colors and communication with drug testing labs.

9.Maintain regular communication with assigned teams, including via email and phone.

10.Backup for other coordinators in covering review dockets.

11. Coordinate inpatient/residential placements, jail releases and transportation with treatment and deputies as needed.

12.Coordinate bench warrants and jail releases with court clerks and deputies as needed.

13.Perform assessments and screenings as needed to assist court or treatment. Conduct initial investigation to determine court eligibility as assigned.

14.Compile participant resource information and distribute it to clients.

15. Provide participant information to the Judge and team as requested, including address, phone, and other contact information.

16.Track AWOL, current, active, and other status categories of clients in database.

17.Testify in revocation hearings when requested.

18.Prepare reports or data composites as requested.

19.Perform related responsibilities or activities as directed.

20.Maintain phone accessibility for team members and participants

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field of study and 2 years satisfactory full-time paid employment in criminal justice or a related field of work; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, substituting one additional year of full-time paid employment in a related field of work for each year of education. 2.Professional experience in direct service case management is preferred for this position. 3.Experience working with the veteran population is preferred

Essential Skills and Abilities

1. Possess excellent organizational skills

2. Strong command over written and verbal communication

3.Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

4. Ability to perform in cross-functional team approach and job responsibilities

5. A multi-tasker with strong ability to work under pressure

6. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and produce quality results on time with attention to detail.

7. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with team

8. Some knowledge of substance abuse, mental health, and the court system is preferred

9.Ability to work independently.

10. Computer literacy including an excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Working Relationships

1. Must be able to work in a team environment.

2.Solution-oriented and positive.

3.Must be flexible and adaptable.

4. Must be able to quickly respond to input and follow supervisory directions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Special Job Dimensions

1.Some additional job-related travel may be required for conferences, required meetings and/or regional events.

2.Valid Oklahoma Driver’s License

3.Minimum of 6 continuing education training credits per year. Must be in the field of criminal justice. (NADCP approved courses, ODMHSAS approved Course, etc…)

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