Cumberland County
Treatment Court Coordinator POS # Various (Time-Limited)
Cumberland County, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
*These positions are Time-Limited positions with an expiration date of June 2027*
Join our Justice Services Department as a Treatment Court Coordinator and make a lasting difference in our community! In this role, you’ll manage a specialized caseload focused on mental health or human trafficking clients, ensuring they receive the support and resources they need. Reporting to the Justice Services Director, you’ll oversee program administration, coordinate client referrals, conduct intake interviews, and facilitate drug screenings. You’ll also participate in court team meetings, prepare reports for the court, and help identify funding and program growth opportunities. Take the next step in your career and help strengthen our Justice Services team—apply today!
Facilitate targeting of participants and the referral process for assigned program and conducts intake and screening and prepares reports for treatment court core team
Serve as coordinator/case manager for program participants
Obtain treatment court and other agency releases of information
Refer for treatment assessment to clinical entities; and assists in preparation of treatment plans
Serve as liaison to agency partners such as adult probation officers, treatment providers, and social service agencies to monitor participant progress
Prepare written reports and provide oral information at staff meetings
Schedule court status conferences, coordinates court hearings, and makes written and oral reports to the court
Perform random drug testing and enters results of testing from multiple agencies into a centralized database
Enter detailed data on participants on a timely basis and maintains copies of court judgments in manual files
Enter data into a grant management information system and research and participate in grant writing to purse additional funding
Ensure treatment court core team is staffed appropriately with members from relevant agencies
Coordinate additional partners and resources for effective program delivery and local community to include universities/community college.
Attend treatment, court, hospital, etc. meetings with and for assigned clients
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in a human services field and two (2) years of criminal justice or substance abuse related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management Preferences: Clinical background with mental health and substance use. Knowledge of mental health treatment. Experienced in victim advocacy.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of case management
Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques
Knowledge of budgets and invoice processing
Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health assessments and services
Skilled in diagnostic methods and principles
Skilled in basic structure of the civil and criminal justice systems
Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel to create communication documents and spreadsheets and Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentations
Ability to identify symptoms of substance abuse
Ability to solve problems analytically, and maintain records, files and reports
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with court staff and individuals outside of the judicial branch
Ability to develop and foster a spirit of teamwork to improve the quality of work teams and committees and to bring people from different agencies together to accomplish the goals of the program
Conditions of Employment: A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted online via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.
Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.
Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Join our Justice Services Department as a Treatment Court Coordinator and make a lasting difference in our community! In this role, you’ll manage a specialized caseload focused on mental health or human trafficking clients, ensuring they receive the support and resources they need. Reporting to the Justice Services Director, you’ll oversee program administration, coordinate client referrals, conduct intake interviews, and facilitate drug screenings. You’ll also participate in court team meetings, prepare reports for the court, and help identify funding and program growth opportunities. Take the next step in your career and help strengthen our Justice Services team—apply today!
Facilitate targeting of participants and the referral process for assigned program and conducts intake and screening and prepares reports for treatment court core team
Serve as coordinator/case manager for program participants
Obtain treatment court and other agency releases of information
Refer for treatment assessment to clinical entities; and assists in preparation of treatment plans
Serve as liaison to agency partners such as adult probation officers, treatment providers, and social service agencies to monitor participant progress
Prepare written reports and provide oral information at staff meetings
Schedule court status conferences, coordinates court hearings, and makes written and oral reports to the court
Perform random drug testing and enters results of testing from multiple agencies into a centralized database
Enter detailed data on participants on a timely basis and maintains copies of court judgments in manual files
Enter data into a grant management information system and research and participate in grant writing to purse additional funding
Ensure treatment court core team is staffed appropriately with members from relevant agencies
Coordinate additional partners and resources for effective program delivery and local community to include universities/community college.
Attend treatment, court, hospital, etc. meetings with and for assigned clients
Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in a human services field and two (2) years of criminal justice or substance abuse related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management Preferences: Clinical background with mental health and substance use. Knowledge of mental health treatment. Experienced in victim advocacy.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of case management
Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques
Knowledge of budgets and invoice processing
Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health assessments and services
Skilled in diagnostic methods and principles
Skilled in basic structure of the civil and criminal justice systems
Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel to create communication documents and spreadsheets and Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentations
Ability to identify symptoms of substance abuse
Ability to solve problems analytically, and maintain records, files and reports
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with court staff and individuals outside of the judicial branch
Ability to develop and foster a spirit of teamwork to improve the quality of work teams and committees and to bring people from different agencies together to accomplish the goals of the program
Conditions of Employment: A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted online via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.
Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.
Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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