Bonneville County
Case Manager/Assistant Drug Court Coordinator
Bonneville County, Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States, 83401
September 30, 2025
Starting Salary:
Pay Grade 16 - $26.37 Work Hours:
40 hours a week Closing Date:
Posting will close October 30, 2025 or when filled, whichever comes first.*
*Applicants will be reviewed and considered on a continuous basis until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first.
Bonneville County invites you to apply to join our dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our growing community. Whether you're passionate about public service, eager to make a difference in local government, or seeking a fulfilling career with ample opportunities, Bonneville County is the place for you.
Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package to include:
One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
12 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start
Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
PERSI Choice 401(k)
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
General Purpose
Perform a variety of
entry level and full performance professional
case management and drug court duties involving linking and coordinating community resources and services for clients with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Assist in the planning, organizing, directing and coordinating of the Bonneville County Adult Drug Court programs.
Supervision Received
Work under the administrative supervision of the Bonneville County Problem Solving Court Governing Board and on a continuing basis under the Bonneville County Drug Court Coordinator. Performance evaluations are the joint responsibility of the Bonneville County Drug Court Coordinator with input from various other stakeholders as appropriate.
Supervision Exercised
May provide close to general supervision to assigned entry level Case Managers.
Essential Functions
Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with officials and volunteers in the judicial and criminal justice system including law enforcement and probation; mental health and public assistance programs; health care providers; education and vocational training programs; and various other public and private agencies, organizations, and community support groups.
Develop effective relationships with service providers and support groups in the community and assist participants and their family members to obtain necessary services and support with those in the Bonneville County Adult Drug Court programs include the Felony, Misdemeanor, Young Adult, and Child Protection Family Drug Court.
Work cooperatively with family members and agencies and organizations listed above to identify and evaluate the client's health and human service needs, develop a case plan, and assist the client and family members in obtaining necessary services and support to meet their needs and comply with the terms and conditions of their probation. Incumbent works as the client's partner, not as the client's therapist or supervisor.
Attend problem solving court referral triage, process new applications, enter data into electronic health records systems and court software information management systems, assist with billing and invoices, attend meetings and other duties as assigned by the Bonneville County Drug Court Coordinator.
May assist participants in completing documents necessary to implement services; collect data and provide information or arranges for support services such as medical care, legal assistance, housing, employment and other private and public community resources.
May provide instruction to participants in homemaking, daily living and job attainment skills; deal with participant maladaptive behavior; monitor follow-through and achievement of goals and agreements; ensure access to services; take progress notes; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings; may serve as an advocate for the participant in meetings and with service providers; act as a role model and monitor family and participant activities related to court agreements; and teach skills including but not limited to money/budgeting, parenting, personal hygiene, and social skills.
May be required to become trained in administering common standardized assessments.
Will be responsible for the billing and budgeting associated with any case management related services. In addition, incumbent will assist the drug court coordinator in the processing and tracking of program fees of the participants.
Conduct regular meetings with Project participants and perform follow up to verify and document compliance with terms and conditions of project case plan including verification of employment, place of residence, completion of community service hours, attendance at required counseling and treatment programs, and other related appointments.
Establish and maintain a case file for each client; monitor and document client's activities, progress and compliance with terms and conditions of project case plan and prepare and submit various reports and recommendations to the project manager, the courts, probation officers, and other agencies, organizations or interested parties as required.
Attend court status hearings as needed to facilitate communication between community resources and the courts; maintain contact with judges, employers, family members, treatment providers and other services within the community as needed to follow compliance and actions in supervising Project participants.
Identify contacts, and establish working relationships, volunteer within the community who are involved or could become involved in providing services and support for project participants.
Responsibilities include assisting the Bonneville County Drug Court Coordinator in the development of policies and procedures, training, conferences, grant writing, intake case management, and assisting in developing and maintaining an Information Management System to collect and organize relevant data for use in evaluating drug court outcomes.
In the absence of the drug court coordinator, and/or at the direction of the drug court coordinator, consult with the drug court judge, Idaho Department of Correction, Department of Juvenile Corrections, Health and Welfare, and trial court administrator and drug court team members on a wide range of micro and macro organizational and managerial issues including but not limited to enhancing overall drug court efficiency, effectiveness, and internal and external quality assurance.
Assist the drug court coordinator by performing, research, collecting information, preparing and presenting or assisting in the presentation of various written, oral and multimedia presentations on the Bonneville County Drug Court for the Idaho State Legislature, legislative committees, the Idaho Supreme Court, and other interested parties using computer and web-based programs and multimedia.
Promote a positive department image in the community by providing information to groups and community resources; collaborate with teams on client services; provide support for the client and family members; coordinate therapeutic services; and report to the court on observations.
Assist the Bonneville Drug Court Coordinator in developing memorandums of understanding and linkage agreements with all service providers. Monitor treatment and support services to ensure drug court participants access to a continuum of care, ensure gender, age, and culturally specific treatment services are available.
Assist the Bonneville County Drug Court Coordinator with the management of grant proposals and administer grants funds in accordance with grant requirements and established Bonneville County's expenditure accounting system requirements. May prepare and submit various financial and statistical information, reports and other documentation in accordance with grant requirements.
Maintain regular, reliable patterns in work product and attendance according to Bonneville County's expectations.
Assist the Administrative Staff as directed and perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Education and Experience:
A. Requires graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, public health administration, criminal justice, sociology, social work, psychology, communications or a related field;
AND
B. Four (4) years of responsible work experience;
OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of
Idaho judicial and criminal justice systems; legal liabilities associated with program operations; generally accepted case management practices for program participants with behavior and substance abuse problems in court ordered treatment programs; and various community, state and private agencies or organizations involved in treatment and counseling of program participants; personal computer operations and related software applications.
Considerable knowledge of
principles of supervision and employee motivation practices; basic bookkeeping; basic mathematics; interpersonal communications and public relations; legal terms and definitions; problem solving, planning and goal setting techniques.
Skill in
leadership, organization, interpersonal and written communication including use of proper English grammar, composition, spelling and punctuation, efficient in use of computer/word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs.
Ability to
communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to network, develop, and maintain strong and effective working relationships with program participants and their families, detention staff, probation officers, professionals, the courts and other agencies; ability to work independently and maintain a strong working relationship with others; ability to direct or lead others; maintain detailed records and prepare a variety complex detailed written reports including written, oral and multimedia presentations; ability to initiate ability to exercise independent judgment and apply problem solving methods to initiate and analyze complex situations and develop effective treatment and project plans and; to be flexible and respond quickly and appropriately under stress in a variety of unusual or unexpected situations; and to effectively use computers and standard office equipment and systems to establish and maintain detailed case records and reports.
3. Special Qualifications:
Ability to complete the State of Idaho's Essentials of Case Management for Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Professionals Training or equivalent.
Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver's license.
Proficient keyboarding and data entry skills.
Proficient computer skills including Power-Point, Word and Excel.
Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing, a thorough background investigation including a pre-employment polygraph examination, and fingerprinting.
4. Work Environment:
Functions of the position are generally performed in a controlled environment, however at times will include making home visits. Some functions of the work pose a degree of hazard uncertainty. Physical readiness and conditioning may be a condition of job retention. Various levels of mental application required, i.e. memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, creative problem solving. Some local and regional travel is required. Some weekend work will be required, and daily hours may vary. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
While heavy lifting is not typically involved, employees may need to occasionally lift or move light items like boxes or files.
AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Starting Salary:
Pay Grade 16 - $26.37 Work Hours:
40 hours a week Closing Date:
Posting will close October 30, 2025 or when filled, whichever comes first.*
*Applicants will be reviewed and considered on a continuous basis until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first.
Bonneville County invites you to apply to join our dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our growing community. Whether you're passionate about public service, eager to make a difference in local government, or seeking a fulfilling career with ample opportunities, Bonneville County is the place for you.
Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package to include:
One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
12 paid holidays
Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start
Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
PERSI Choice 401(k)
Deferred compensation plan
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
General Purpose
Perform a variety of
entry level and full performance professional
case management and drug court duties involving linking and coordinating community resources and services for clients with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders. Assist in the planning, organizing, directing and coordinating of the Bonneville County Adult Drug Court programs.
Supervision Received
Work under the administrative supervision of the Bonneville County Problem Solving Court Governing Board and on a continuing basis under the Bonneville County Drug Court Coordinator. Performance evaluations are the joint responsibility of the Bonneville County Drug Court Coordinator with input from various other stakeholders as appropriate.
Supervision Exercised
May provide close to general supervision to assigned entry level Case Managers.
Essential Functions
Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with officials and volunteers in the judicial and criminal justice system including law enforcement and probation; mental health and public assistance programs; health care providers; education and vocational training programs; and various other public and private agencies, organizations, and community support groups.
Develop effective relationships with service providers and support groups in the community and assist participants and their family members to obtain necessary services and support with those in the Bonneville County Adult Drug Court programs include the Felony, Misdemeanor, Young Adult, and Child Protection Family Drug Court.
Work cooperatively with family members and agencies and organizations listed above to identify and evaluate the client's health and human service needs, develop a case plan, and assist the client and family members in obtaining necessary services and support to meet their needs and comply with the terms and conditions of their probation. Incumbent works as the client's partner, not as the client's therapist or supervisor.
Attend problem solving court referral triage, process new applications, enter data into electronic health records systems and court software information management systems, assist with billing and invoices, attend meetings and other duties as assigned by the Bonneville County Drug Court Coordinator.
May assist participants in completing documents necessary to implement services; collect data and provide information or arranges for support services such as medical care, legal assistance, housing, employment and other private and public community resources.
May provide instruction to participants in homemaking, daily living and job attainment skills; deal with participant maladaptive behavior; monitor follow-through and achievement of goals and agreements; ensure access to services; take progress notes; participate in interdisciplinary team meetings; may serve as an advocate for the participant in meetings and with service providers; act as a role model and monitor family and participant activities related to court agreements; and teach skills including but not limited to money/budgeting, parenting, personal hygiene, and social skills.
May be required to become trained in administering common standardized assessments.
Will be responsible for the billing and budgeting associated with any case management related services. In addition, incumbent will assist the drug court coordinator in the processing and tracking of program fees of the participants.
Conduct regular meetings with Project participants and perform follow up to verify and document compliance with terms and conditions of project case plan including verification of employment, place of residence, completion of community service hours, attendance at required counseling and treatment programs, and other related appointments.
Establish and maintain a case file for each client; monitor and document client's activities, progress and compliance with terms and conditions of project case plan and prepare and submit various reports and recommendations to the project manager, the courts, probation officers, and other agencies, organizations or interested parties as required.
Attend court status hearings as needed to facilitate communication between community resources and the courts; maintain contact with judges, employers, family members, treatment providers and other services within the community as needed to follow compliance and actions in supervising Project participants.
Identify contacts, and establish working relationships, volunteer within the community who are involved or could become involved in providing services and support for project participants.
Responsibilities include assisting the Bonneville County Drug Court Coordinator in the development of policies and procedures, training, conferences, grant writing, intake case management, and assisting in developing and maintaining an Information Management System to collect and organize relevant data for use in evaluating drug court outcomes.
In the absence of the drug court coordinator, and/or at the direction of the drug court coordinator, consult with the drug court judge, Idaho Department of Correction, Department of Juvenile Corrections, Health and Welfare, and trial court administrator and drug court team members on a wide range of micro and macro organizational and managerial issues including but not limited to enhancing overall drug court efficiency, effectiveness, and internal and external quality assurance.
Assist the drug court coordinator by performing, research, collecting information, preparing and presenting or assisting in the presentation of various written, oral and multimedia presentations on the Bonneville County Drug Court for the Idaho State Legislature, legislative committees, the Idaho Supreme Court, and other interested parties using computer and web-based programs and multimedia.
Promote a positive department image in the community by providing information to groups and community resources; collaborate with teams on client services; provide support for the client and family members; coordinate therapeutic services; and report to the court on observations.
Assist the Bonneville Drug Court Coordinator in developing memorandums of understanding and linkage agreements with all service providers. Monitor treatment and support services to ensure drug court participants access to a continuum of care, ensure gender, age, and culturally specific treatment services are available.
Assist the Bonneville County Drug Court Coordinator with the management of grant proposals and administer grants funds in accordance with grant requirements and established Bonneville County's expenditure accounting system requirements. May prepare and submit various financial and statistical information, reports and other documentation in accordance with grant requirements.
Maintain regular, reliable patterns in work product and attendance according to Bonneville County's expectations.
Assist the Administrative Staff as directed and perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Education and Experience:
A. Requires graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, public health administration, criminal justice, sociology, social work, psychology, communications or a related field;
AND
B. Four (4) years of responsible work experience;
OR
C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of
Idaho judicial and criminal justice systems; legal liabilities associated with program operations; generally accepted case management practices for program participants with behavior and substance abuse problems in court ordered treatment programs; and various community, state and private agencies or organizations involved in treatment and counseling of program participants; personal computer operations and related software applications.
Considerable knowledge of
principles of supervision and employee motivation practices; basic bookkeeping; basic mathematics; interpersonal communications and public relations; legal terms and definitions; problem solving, planning and goal setting techniques.
Skill in
leadership, organization, interpersonal and written communication including use of proper English grammar, composition, spelling and punctuation, efficient in use of computer/word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs.
Ability to
communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to network, develop, and maintain strong and effective working relationships with program participants and their families, detention staff, probation officers, professionals, the courts and other agencies; ability to work independently and maintain a strong working relationship with others; ability to direct or lead others; maintain detailed records and prepare a variety complex detailed written reports including written, oral and multimedia presentations; ability to initiate ability to exercise independent judgment and apply problem solving methods to initiate and analyze complex situations and develop effective treatment and project plans and; to be flexible and respond quickly and appropriately under stress in a variety of unusual or unexpected situations; and to effectively use computers and standard office equipment and systems to establish and maintain detailed case records and reports.
3. Special Qualifications:
Ability to complete the State of Idaho's Essentials of Case Management for Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health Professionals Training or equivalent.
Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver's license.
Proficient keyboarding and data entry skills.
Proficient computer skills including Power-Point, Word and Excel.
Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing, a thorough background investigation including a pre-employment polygraph examination, and fingerprinting.
4. Work Environment:
Functions of the position are generally performed in a controlled environment, however at times will include making home visits. Some functions of the work pose a degree of hazard uncertainty. Physical readiness and conditioning may be a condition of job retention. Various levels of mental application required, i.e. memory for details, emotional stability, discriminating thinking, creative problem solving. Some local and regional travel is required. Some weekend work will be required, and daily hours may vary. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
While heavy lifting is not typically involved, employees may need to occasionally lift or move light items like boxes or files.
AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.