City and County of Denver
Recovery Court Resource Coordinator
City and County of Denver, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
About Our Job
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hourly range for this position is $23.33 - $35.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 132 hours of PTO earned within first year 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time Care Bank - 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed) Free RTD Eco Pass Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location The Recovery Court Resource Coordinator team office is in the Minoru Yasui Building, 303 W. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80204. However, work will be conducted in courtrooms in the Van Cise Simonet Detention Center, 490 W. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80204, courtrooms in the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse 520 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204, and at various locations within the community. Hours for this position are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Who We Are
The DCC The mission of Denver County Court is to administer justice fairly, efficiently, and effectively; provide excellent customer service, and foster a positive environment where employees enjoy their work. The City and County of Denver's third branch of government is comprised of 19 judges, 4 full-time magistrates, and 300 staff members. Case types include state, civil, small claims, traffic, criminal, and other general sessions cases within the City and County of Denver. The Denver County Court proudly serves the community and continually seeks ways to incorporate procedural fairness and evidence-based practices. Denver County Court Specialty Courts & Programming department is currently seeking an Outreach Case Coordinator to join the team. The Outreach Case Coordinator will be assigned to Recovery Court, a specialty court program.
Recovery Court Recovery Court is a collaborative problem-solving court serving misdemeanor drug related and drug adjacent level charges. Offering a specialized, judicially supervised, systemic process to offer a person-centered pathway to recovery for individuals' struggling with significant complex interplay of challenges, including brain injury, substance misuse, mental health conditions, trauma, and often co-occurring challenges.
Through close collaboration with court-wide stakeholders, community service providers, and city managed programs; the Resource Coordinator will assist eligible individuals by using motivational interviewing skills as well as evidence-based assessment tools to identify risks and needs, brain injury history, develop prioritized SMART goals to address needs, and facilitate connections to resources and services in the community. Successful participants will have their cases dismissed, closed, and sealed. The Resource Coordinator team is comprised of three members and one Program Manager. This team will work closely with the larger Recovery Court team consisting of two probation officers, judge, district attorney, public defender, treatment and resource providers. Recovery Court will serve approximately 200+ individuals throughout the year. Additionally, this position will oversee a caseload of approximately 60 individuals at a time.
What You'll Do
The Recovery Court Resource Coordinators support individuals who are charged with eligible cases in Denver County. The Resource Coordinators are available for direct connection in the Courtroom, upon release from the Downtown Detention Center, and can meet with individuals in the community. The goal of the Resource Coordinators is to work with individuals to determine what would be supportive in their success and provide a pathway and connection in the community to meet their goals, as well as provided case management-like service to high-risk clients on probation. A Resource Coordinator engages individuals with justice involvement and behavioral health needs to connect them to resources and services in the community that will help them be successful in their daily lives.
As a Recovery Court Resource Coordinator, you can expect to:
Engage eligible individuals at the Downtown Detention Center (DDC) by meeting with them in the lobby after being released, and/or meeting them in the community Conduct initial risk/needs assessment to determine what a client's risk factors are, and what needs they may have, such as behavioral health, education, employment, substance use, brain injury etc. Use motivational interviewing skills to engage with the client and help determine what goals they would like to focus on Work with clients to develop an individual program plan, including formulating goals with associated timelines, and identifying community agencies, resources, and services available. Engage in extensive teamwork across stakeholders to coordinate care within Recovery Court Attend various types of court sessions such as pleas, reviews, sanctions, and staffing Make referrals to the appropriate community service provider or agency to meet the client's social, behavioral, medical, and/or psychological needs Facilitate access to services with knowledge of eligibility and program requirements to ensure expedited and continued services and resources for the client to succeed. Use problem-solving skills with the client to resolve any barriers to receiving and/or participating in services or programs in the community Monitor and track client's participation in services/programs to see if they have completed their self-identified goals. Maintain regular contact with community agencies/resources as needed to discuss progress, problems, and solutions Build professional relationships and networks with outside community resources and service providers Maintain communication and documentation with the Court on client's progress towards achieving their goals. Notify the Court when the individual completes their goals, if the person needs additional time, or if there has been no contact with the client Monitor and record data on client contacts/participation, connections made, resources used, and outcomes for program evaluation What You'll Bring
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
Strong organization and prioritization skills Experience performing intake including assessing and identifying client strengths and needs and providing referrals for assistance Familiarity with commonly used risk/need assessment tools, and skill in interviewing techniques Excellent written and oral communication skills, including knowledge of open-ended questions, active listening, feedback, empathetic listening, and emotional validation Working knowledge of standard office technology: Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel Ability to problem solve and multi-task in a high-paced work environment Experience working with individuals who have criminal justice system involvement and behavioral health needs Knowledge of community resources, programs, and services available to assist individuals with behavioral health needs Ability to work effectively on a team and with multi-disciplinary stakeholders and service providers Knowledge of theories and practices of counseling and case management such as Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing Required Minimum Qualifications We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate. Experience: One (1) year of experience supporting human services, social services, and/or public health programs Education and Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be submitted for the minimum experience requirement Required Documents To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
Resume Cover Letter highlighting how your experience will assist in helping people who have criminal justice system involvement and behavioral health needs
Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than October 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm to ensure consideration.
About Everything Else
Job Profile CS2668 Outreach Case Coordinator I To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type Unlimited
Position Salary Range $23.33 - $35.00
Target Pay Based on education and experience
Agency Denver County Court
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hourly range for this position is $23.33 - $35.00. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to: A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service 457B Retirement Plan 132 hours of PTO earned within first year 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time Care Bank - 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed) Free RTD Eco Pass Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location The Recovery Court Resource Coordinator team office is in the Minoru Yasui Building, 303 W. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80204. However, work will be conducted in courtrooms in the Van Cise Simonet Detention Center, 490 W. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80204, courtrooms in the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse 520 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204, and at various locations within the community. Hours for this position are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Who We Are
The DCC The mission of Denver County Court is to administer justice fairly, efficiently, and effectively; provide excellent customer service, and foster a positive environment where employees enjoy their work. The City and County of Denver's third branch of government is comprised of 19 judges, 4 full-time magistrates, and 300 staff members. Case types include state, civil, small claims, traffic, criminal, and other general sessions cases within the City and County of Denver. The Denver County Court proudly serves the community and continually seeks ways to incorporate procedural fairness and evidence-based practices. Denver County Court Specialty Courts & Programming department is currently seeking an Outreach Case Coordinator to join the team. The Outreach Case Coordinator will be assigned to Recovery Court, a specialty court program.
Recovery Court Recovery Court is a collaborative problem-solving court serving misdemeanor drug related and drug adjacent level charges. Offering a specialized, judicially supervised, systemic process to offer a person-centered pathway to recovery for individuals' struggling with significant complex interplay of challenges, including brain injury, substance misuse, mental health conditions, trauma, and often co-occurring challenges.
Through close collaboration with court-wide stakeholders, community service providers, and city managed programs; the Resource Coordinator will assist eligible individuals by using motivational interviewing skills as well as evidence-based assessment tools to identify risks and needs, brain injury history, develop prioritized SMART goals to address needs, and facilitate connections to resources and services in the community. Successful participants will have their cases dismissed, closed, and sealed. The Resource Coordinator team is comprised of three members and one Program Manager. This team will work closely with the larger Recovery Court team consisting of two probation officers, judge, district attorney, public defender, treatment and resource providers. Recovery Court will serve approximately 200+ individuals throughout the year. Additionally, this position will oversee a caseload of approximately 60 individuals at a time.
What You'll Do
The Recovery Court Resource Coordinators support individuals who are charged with eligible cases in Denver County. The Resource Coordinators are available for direct connection in the Courtroom, upon release from the Downtown Detention Center, and can meet with individuals in the community. The goal of the Resource Coordinators is to work with individuals to determine what would be supportive in their success and provide a pathway and connection in the community to meet their goals, as well as provided case management-like service to high-risk clients on probation. A Resource Coordinator engages individuals with justice involvement and behavioral health needs to connect them to resources and services in the community that will help them be successful in their daily lives.
As a Recovery Court Resource Coordinator, you can expect to:
Engage eligible individuals at the Downtown Detention Center (DDC) by meeting with them in the lobby after being released, and/or meeting them in the community Conduct initial risk/needs assessment to determine what a client's risk factors are, and what needs they may have, such as behavioral health, education, employment, substance use, brain injury etc. Use motivational interviewing skills to engage with the client and help determine what goals they would like to focus on Work with clients to develop an individual program plan, including formulating goals with associated timelines, and identifying community agencies, resources, and services available. Engage in extensive teamwork across stakeholders to coordinate care within Recovery Court Attend various types of court sessions such as pleas, reviews, sanctions, and staffing Make referrals to the appropriate community service provider or agency to meet the client's social, behavioral, medical, and/or psychological needs Facilitate access to services with knowledge of eligibility and program requirements to ensure expedited and continued services and resources for the client to succeed. Use problem-solving skills with the client to resolve any barriers to receiving and/or participating in services or programs in the community Monitor and track client's participation in services/programs to see if they have completed their self-identified goals. Maintain regular contact with community agencies/resources as needed to discuss progress, problems, and solutions Build professional relationships and networks with outside community resources and service providers Maintain communication and documentation with the Court on client's progress towards achieving their goals. Notify the Court when the individual completes their goals, if the person needs additional time, or if there has been no contact with the client Monitor and record data on client contacts/participation, connections made, resources used, and outcomes for program evaluation What You'll Bring
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
Strong organization and prioritization skills Experience performing intake including assessing and identifying client strengths and needs and providing referrals for assistance Familiarity with commonly used risk/need assessment tools, and skill in interviewing techniques Excellent written and oral communication skills, including knowledge of open-ended questions, active listening, feedback, empathetic listening, and emotional validation Working knowledge of standard office technology: Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel Ability to problem solve and multi-task in a high-paced work environment Experience working with individuals who have criminal justice system involvement and behavioral health needs Knowledge of community resources, programs, and services available to assist individuals with behavioral health needs Ability to work effectively on a team and with multi-disciplinary stakeholders and service providers Knowledge of theories and practices of counseling and case management such as Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing Required Minimum Qualifications We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate. Experience: One (1) year of experience supporting human services, social services, and/or public health programs Education and Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be submitted for the minimum experience requirement Required Documents To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):
Resume Cover Letter highlighting how your experience will assist in helping people who have criminal justice system involvement and behavioral health needs
Application Deadline This position is expected to stay open until Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than October 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm to ensure consideration.
About Everything Else
Job Profile CS2668 Outreach Case Coordinator I To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type Unlimited
Position Salary Range $23.33 - $35.00
Target Pay Based on education and experience
Agency Denver County Court
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days' notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.