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ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 4 – DRUG COURT COORDINATOR: Superior Court of New Jersey, Union Vicinage. Summary: The Union Vicinage has an exciting opportunity for a detailed and customer service oriented professional to work as an Administrative Specialist 4 in the Criminal Division. Under the direction of the Court Executive 2b (Criminal Division Manager) and/or other supervisory personnel, the successful candidate will coordinate the activities of the criminal drug court. Duties: Primary duties include but are not limited to developing and implementing plans for budges, accounting, grant management, staffing, equipment, logistics, or other methods, procedures, or programs. This individual will also coordinate the substance abuse evaluation for drug court referrals, develop communication plans within or outside the division, and facilitate discussions among federal state, vicinage, county or local officials. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional experience in the area of program evaluation: program development, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Possession of CADC (Certified Addiction Drug Counselor) license is helpful. Familiarity with all aspects of treating adult substance abusers is helpful. Salary: $52,644.45 - $82,044.91. (2005)

DRUG COURT SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR IV: Lihue, Kauai. Duties: Provides intensive and continuous professional substance abuse counseling, education and rehabilitative services to offenders with the most complex problems; participates in a multi-disciplinary assessment in the development, implementation and modification of individualized treatment plans; independently conducts the full range and variety of educational, substance abuse treatment and therapeutic related classes; participates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and modification of program policies, procedures, practices, case management approaches, curriculum and rehabilitative services; and performs other duties as required. Qualifications: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice administration, substance abuse counseling, educational counseling, or a related field of counseling or mental health. Note: Excess responsible work experience of the type and quality as described below in the Specialized Experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Specialized Experience: Two and one-half (2½) years of progressively responsible professional substance abuse counseling experience providing direct alcohol and drug treatment services to individuals and/or families in a treatment program or drug court setting. Such work experience should have demonstrated the application of the Twelve (12) Core Functions; substance abuse specific education; and education on professional ethics, federal regulations, confidentiality of records, HIV and AIDS issues tailored to the substance abuse counseling profession. Substitutions Allowed: 1. Possession of a Master’s degree in substance abuse counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, other counseling or a mental health field counseling, or criminal justice administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one and one-half (1½) years of Specialized Experience. 2. Possession of a Ph.D. in substance abuse counseling, social work, sociology, psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, other counseling or a mental health field counseling, or criminal justice administration from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two and one-half (2½) years of Specialized Experience. Certification Requirement: Possession of a valid Hawaii Substance Abuse Counselor certificate is required. Certification must be maintained as defined by the Drug Court program policies; and standards set by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, State of Hawaii, in accordance with the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse. Driver's License: This position requires a current driver's license and access to a vehicle. Salary: $3,393.00 / Month (2005)

DRUG COURT COORDINATOR: Lubbock County, Texas. Summary:  Appointed by the Drug Court Judge and under the general direction of the Director of Court Administration, is responsible for managing the daily administrative duties and coordinating the activities of the Adult Drug Court. The coordinator also performs related duties as assigned. (Note: This position is being established with grant funds. Therefore, the position is contingent upon future funding). Duties: Plans, implements, administers and monitors the day to day activities of the Adult Drug Court. Serves on the Adult Drug Court team. In conjunction with the Director of Court Administration, directs and maintains an accounting and auditing system with respect to grant funds. In conjunction with the Director of Court Administration, writes grant proposals. In conjunction with the Director of Court Administration, plans and prepares budgetary estimates and justifications. In conjunction with the Director of Court Administration, coordinates and approves expenditures for the Adult Drug Court. Organizes and coordinates training for Adult Drug Court team. Maintains cooperative relationships with treatment agencies, community organizations, the Community Supervision and Corrections Department and other involved partners. Attends and participates in conferences, meetings and committees as needed. Also attends case staffings and court hearings. Consults with the Drug Court judge(s) on a wide range of organizational and managerial issues including, but not limited to, Drug Court efficiency and internal and external quality assurance. Facilitates community presentations, assists in docket development, promotes team integrity, develops community resources, monitors quality assurance, develops agendas, collects data and works closely with the program evaluator. Monitors and initiates clients for random UA testing by updating random UA phone line on a daily basis. Monitors arrests of potential participants and visits with those individuals in jail to determine eligibility and interest. Prepares judicial orders and other documents as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Government, Political Science, Business Administration, or other closely related field and administrative experience in the criminal justice, judicial or legal system preferred. (2005)

DRUG TREATMENT COURT SPECIALIST: Raleigh, NC. Summary: The person in this position will provide technical assistance regarding the operation and management of adult, family, and youth drug treatment courts across the state. Duties: This position interprets rules, regulations, policy, and legislation for local programs. This person will assist in planning and implementing new drug treatment courts across the state including providing training to local staff, core teams, and local management committee members on substance abuse and mental health treatment , person-centered plans, problem-solving courts and related issues.  Experience in implementing best-practice based on research for adult and juvenile offenders and parent respondents in abuse and neglect cases, substance abuse and mental health assessment and treatment, community-based holistic case planning, grant writing and management and program startup and coordinating is desired. This person will represent the DTC manager whenever needed and will attend meetings and official functions. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in court administration, public administration, human services, political science or business administration and five years of experience in court or related program administration; prefer a master's degree in human services or public administration and four years of experience in program implementation and related program administration. Position is based in Raleigh, NC but will be require frequent in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel. Salary: $41,517 - $53,345. (2005)

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DRUG COURT COORDINATOR: Shawnee County District Court, Topeka, KS. Summary: Work involves planning, organizing, and monitoring the activities involved in the development of a drug court as well as overseeing the operational and day to day activities. Responsibilities include the completion of policies and procedures, training, grant writing, grant management, working with treatment providers, and development of evaluation and sustainability plans. Work is performed with considerable independence in technical and administrative judgment. Work is supervised by the Director of Court Services. Activities will also be reviewed by the Steering Committee. Will be delegated a variety of responsibilities related to program and staff development, public relations for the Drug Court, as well as monitoring budgets and expenditures and preparing reports to all funding sources. The coordinator will be responsible for seeking ongoing funding sources for the Drug Court. Duties:  Maintain administrative and technical responsibility for evaluation and review of the program, confer with staff on screening, casework techniques, and data collection, identify need for and coordinate training for Drug Court professionals, maintain cooperative relationships with treatment community, probation department, District Attorney, defense counsel, and court, attend conferences, meetings and serve as a member of various committees as the Drug Court representative, monitor contracts with treatment providers and review all billings for treatment. Perform related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Working knowledge of the criminal justice system and Drug Court organization and purpose, ability to organize, direct and coordinate the administrative activities of the Drug Court, considerable knowledge of treatment modalities, crisis intervention and treatment resources, experience with collection of data for the purpose of demonstrating accomplishment of goals and objectives, ability to make key administrative and management decisions, as well as express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in public administration, business administration, public health, health administration, criminal justice, sociology, social work, psychology or a related field. Previous training or experience in grant writing and administration. Three years of experience working in management, or supervisory capacity, and ability to work with all components of Microsoft Office Pro and Excel. Preferred Qualifications: Masters Degree from an accredited program in any of the above listed areas of study. Some experience with Drug Courts or training in treatment of addiction. Salary: $37,833 and benefit (2005) 

DRUG COURT CLINICAL SUPERVISOR: Chesterfield County, Virginia. Summary: The Drug Court Clinical Supervisor will provide clinical supervisor, consultation and leadership to the clinical component of the Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Adult Drug Court. Duties: Thorough understanding of models of treatment for individuals within criminal justice system and significant work experience with individuals in an outpatient substance abuse treatment program. Prior experience working with trauma survivors and individuals who are dually diagnosed required. Ability to work effectively with criminal justice agencies and courts. Provide technical expertise and leadership in the development of services for the drug court population; provide clinical supervision for up to 5 clinical staff; coordinate with Drug Court Administrator to provide employee training and work appraisals; oversee daily functions of the clinical component of drug court. Serve as working role model for other clinicians. Qualifications: Good driving record required.  Must not reflect a total accumulation of six or more negative points within the past three years or a major violation within the past four years.  Pre-employment drug testing and FBI criminal background check required. Master’s degree in a Human Services field and three years professional work experience reflecting increasing supervisory duties, interagency collaboration and program development responsibilities required. Salary Range:  $47,002 - $80,26. (2005)

DRUG TREATMENT COURT SPECIALIST: AOC, Raleigh, North Carolina. Summary: The person in this position will provide technical assistance regarding the operation and management of adult, family and youth drug treatment courts across the state. Duties: This position interprets rules, regulations, policy and legislation for local programs. This person will assist in planning and implementing new drug treatment courts across the state including providing training to local staff, core teams, and local management committee members on substance abuse and mental health treatment, person-centered plans, problem-solving courts and related issues, experience in implementing best-practice based on research for adult and juvenile offenders and parent respondents in abuse and neglect cases, substance abuse and mental health assessment and treatment, community-based holistic case planning, grant writing and management and program startup and coordination is desired.  This person will represent this DTC Manager whenever needed and will attend meetings and official functions. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in court administration, public administration, human services, political science, or business administration and five years of experience in court or related program administration; prefer a master's degree in human services or public administration and four years of experience in program implementation and related program administration. Salary: $41517-$53345. (2005)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE EVALUATOR: Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage, Newark, NJ. Duties: The Probation Division of Essex Vicinage is seeking a dynamic professional, who is innovative, organized, and energetic. The selected candidate will perform timely screening, assessment, and evaluation of drug and alcohol problems of court-referred adult and juvenile clients. Systematically provide written evaluations of the nature and scope of the clients’ substance abuse problems, including treatment recommendations; function as the direct liaison between the court and all vicinage divisions in order to provide rapid assessment and early referral of all clients for treatment of substance abuse problems; present written and verbal reports to the court regarding clients’ treatment; utilize proven test procedures for substance abuse evaluation and monitoring; establish treatment and/referral plans for identified substance abusers; participate in diagnostic and progress conferences with treatment and/or referrals, counseling sessions, meetings, training, and report deadlines; maintain and compile program activity data and provides required reports and statistics and develop treatment and rehabilitation (including drug treatment) plans for clients or customers through community contacts. Qualifications:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Two years of professional experience in administering or assisting in the coordination of a social services program with an emphasis on substance abuse. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree in the social science field may be substituted for one (1) year of indicated experience. Possession of a valid license as a Certified Drug Counselor or Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor approved by the Alcohol and other Drug of Abuse Counselor Certification Board of New Jersey, Inc. maybe substituted for the two (2) years of indicated experience. Salary: $41,967.70. (2004)

COURT ANALYST: State of New York, Unified Court System, Ninth Judicial District. Putnam County Family Court-Drug Court. White Plains, NY. Duties: Court Analysts work under direct supervision, individually or on project teams, performing confidential analysis, research, planning and other related duties in one of the following areas; budget development and court finance; personnel/payroll administration; resource allocation; and court system management and administration. The candidate will oversee the implementation of the Drug court. Duties will include statistical record keeping and reporting, data entry, program development and community networking. The coordinator will regularly interface with any and all State and/or local service agencies necessary to ensure service to court clientele, assist in various short and long term projects and represent the court at interagency meetings and conferences. Experience with chemical dependency assessment, together with a working knowledge of the treatment of community, a general understanding of the criminal justice system and work experience and/or knowledge of drug treatment court is desirable. Strong computer skills are needed to coordinate this program. New York State Certified Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor or similar certification is preferred. Qualifications: One year of permanent service in the Assistant Court Analyst title; or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and one year of relevant experience; or master’s degree in public or business administration from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. While these are minimum qualifications for this title, consideration may be given to education and experience directly related to the assignment. Salary: $39,642. (2004)

ASSISTANT COURT ANALYST: Yonkers, New York. Summary: Assistant Court Analysts provide professional level assistance to Court Analysts and high level personnel in the Analysts Series in projects involving personnel, administration, resource allocation, budget development and court finance, administration and policy formation. They may perform as part of a project team where they may be assigned entry level professional tasks which, under supervision of a Court Analyst or Senior Court Analyst, are designed to enhance the professional growth of the employee. Duties:  The candidate will oversee the implementation of the Drug court. Duties will include statistical record keeping and reporting, data entry, program development and community networking. The coordinator will regularly interface with any and all State and/or local service agencies necessary to ensure service to court clientele, assist in various short and long term projects and represent the court at interagency meetings and conferences. Experience with chemical dependency assessment, together with a working knowledge of the treatment community, a general understanding of the criminal justice system and work experience and/or knowledge of drug treatment court is desirable. Strong computer skills are needed to coordinate this program. Qualifications: One year in the Junior Court Analyst title OR Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; OR high school diploma or the equivalent and four(4) years of relevant experience. Salary: $35, 367 +$1,200 Location Pay. (2003)

 

PRETRIAL OFFICER (DRUG COURT PROGRAM): Pretrial Services, Ft. Myers, FL. Summary: This position works closely with the Pretrial Services Management team in order to attain the highest level of quality in the daily work processes of the Felony Drug Court within the Pretrial Services Department. Duties: Pretrial Officer (Diversion/Drug Court) performs professional work assisting the Drug Assessment/treatment Team as a team member of the Lee County Felony Adult Drug Court Program. One of the important roles for this position is to perform case management responsibilities and develop strong working relationships with other team members from the Judiciary, State Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Department of Corrections, treatment providers, clerk of Courts, and other related agencies and the public. This position reports directly to the Diversion Coordinator. Persons in this position shall exercise independent judgment and initiative within the scope of authority. Work is evaluated through conferences, reports, observations, and assessment by supervisory staff. Core responsibilities include: case management and court duties. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a B.A. in a social/behavior field, preferably in criminal justice. Two to three years investigative and/or research experience preferred. Salary: $34,348.60 annually. (2006)

DRUG COURT COORDINATOR - The Fourth District Court in Boise, Idaho, has been awarded a two-year federal grant for implementation of a drug court. Duties: Working under the supervision of the Trial Court Administrator, the Drug Court Coordinator will be responsible for implementation and operation of drug court; managing budget and minimal staff; working with and monitoring effectiveness of treatment provider; preparing and submitting grant applications; gathering data to show effectiveness of drug court program; prepares reports; surveys drug court participants; develops written protocol and procedures; identifies local resources for drug court participants; develops program literature and brochures; liaison between judicial system and other agencies; ensures compliance with grant mandates; may be required to speak at public events and professional organizations; some travel required. Qualifications: Good knowledge of general management principles, Idaho criminal justice system; skill in and proficiency with assessment dynamics involved with drug abuse culture and treatment modalities, good verbal and writing skills, Word and Excel, ability to understand and track outcome measurements, and to supervise small staff of college interns; Bachelor's degree in social science or related field of management or administration. Prefer master's degree. Must have experience in community networking and resource development. May be required to work more than 40 hours per week and some evenings. Project exempt. Annual salary: $31,249 - $43,967. (1998)

DRUG SURVEILLANCE MONITOR: GS-303-7, Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOS), Washington, DC. Summary: The incumbent escorts clients and monitors defendants' movement throughout the surveillance area. Collects specimens from defendants, in accordance with approved Chain of Custody Procedures. Updates the Court and the Probation, Parole and Pretrial Officers on clients' compliance with the surveillance program. Uses personal computer to process defendants reporting for drug testing. Duties: performed in compliance with Agency performance objectives, rules and procedures. Qualifications: Applicant must have a minimum of one-year administrative/clerical work experience. Demonstrated ability to use computerized equipment. Quality Ranking Factors: 1) Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing; 2) Demonstrated proficiency in use of personal computer. This is a permanent, part-time position (20-25 hours per week). Annual salary range: $26,532 - $34,487. (1998)

DRUG COURT PROGRAM DIRECTOR: 26th Judicial District, Charlotte, North Carolina. Duties: Program development and administration; fiscal administration; report preparation; recommends and implements technology to improve program efficiency and effectiveness, staff support to the Drug Treatment Court Management Committee; oversight of all contracts with outside agencies; coordinates and supervises all volunteer efforts; fund-raising, community outreach and program marketing; serves as the primary contact for information regarding program, policies, procedures, and operations; and, maintains professional working relationships with community agencies and members of the criminal justice system. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with three years of progressive experience in program development, planning or project management. A law degree or master’s degree in judicial administration or human services/social science and one year of practical experience within the field is acceptable as an equivalent. Considerable working experience with Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word or other database, spreadsheet, and word processing programs is desired. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills. Salary range: commensurate with education and experience. (1997)

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Mental Health

PSYCHOLOGIST: Providence, Rhode Island. Summary: To provide psychological diagnostic evaluation of adolescents; to develop diagnostic reports for court staff, judges and treatment providers to aid in treatment planning of adolescents; to provide ongoing supervision for other mental health treatment recommendations for substance abusing juvenile offenders, and collecting and reporting pertinent data to Family Court administration and Office of Juvenile Delinquency Prevention; and to perform related work as required. Qualifications: Such as may have been gained through completion of Ph.D. program in psychology in an APA accredited program; and such as may have been gained through direct clinical experience in evaluation and treatment of adolescents with mental health disorders with the juvenile justice system preferably at least three years. Special Qualifications: Must be licensed in Clinical Psychology by the State of Rhode Island. Salary: $45.68/hour. (2005)

MENTAL HEALTH CASE MANAGER: Queen Supreme Court, New York City. Summary: Queens Treatment Court- The Mental Health Case Manager will be responsible for assessing and evaluating the Queens Treatment Court Clients to determine whether they have or may have mental health issues and assisting the court to make appropriate drug treatment placement, consistent with the clients treatment court obligations. Duties: The MHCM will perform psycho-social assessments on drug treatment court clients to evaluate their eligibility for QTC and to develop and implement a comprehensive drug treatment plan for those clients who have mental health issues. The MHCM"s treatment plan shall address all significant issues related to drug treatment, mental health treatment, and available supportive resources such as housing employment, skills training, family counseling and education. The MHCM will provide to the court periodic progress reports each assigned client, coordinate between the court and drug treatment and mental health and monitor the progress of treatment court clients relative to client mental health issues. The MHCM will report directly to the QTC project director and judge and participate in team meetings to report on issues related to client mental health and drug treatment progress. The MHCM will participate in case conferencing, staff training, and clinical supervision. The MHCM will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records and entering relevant client mental health data and information in the uniform treatment application program. Qualifications: one year of service in the assistant court analyst title; or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year or relevant experience; or master's degree in public or business administration from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preference may be given to applicants with a master's degree in psychology, social work or a related field and one year of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience, preferably in a substance abuse setting. Preference may also be given to applicants who possess familiarity with MICA issues and knowledge of drug and mental health treatment, bilingual proficiency; and strong organization and advocacy skills and computer literacy. Salary: $39,642 + Location Pay $1200. (2003)

 

General Problem Solving Court Positions

CAREER/LITERACY COUNSELOR: Queens Supreme Court, New York City. Summary: Queens Treatment Court-The Career/Literacy Counselor (CLC) will be responsible for implementing, overseeing and evaluating the Queens Treatment Courts vocational/educational program to assist court participants in making career and education decisions. The CLC will assess participants in order to develop and implement comprehensive individual plans which will result in participants' enhanced opportunities to engage in and achieve goals and objectives in skills training, education classes, and employment. The CLC will provide vocational and education progress activities, including but not limited to, pre-vocational counseling, life skills and placement, and will coordinate a mentor literacy program for participants and monitor the progress of treatment court participants for the judge using the court's computer application system. The CLS will report directly to the QTC project director and judge and participate in team meetings related to participant progress and development in vocational and educational pursuits. The CLC will also maintain accurate records related to participants' vocational/educational progress and enter relevant data in the uniform treatment application program. Qualifications: One year in the junior court analyst title; or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or high school diploma or the equivalent and four years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. While these are minimum qualifications for this title, consideration may be given to education and experience directly related to the assignment. Preference may be given to applicants with a bachelor's degree in a human services field and three years of relevant experience, preferably in a substance abuse setting; bi-lingual proficiency; strong organizational , advocacy skills and computer literacy. Salary: $35,367 + Location Pay $1,200. (2003)

 

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