Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court Program Specialist I (Mental Health Case Manager) - Circuit Criminal Divis
Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami, Florida, United States, 33128
Salary:
$44,217.36 Annually Location :
Miami, FL Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2025-9335 Division:
Circuit Criminal Division Units:
Mental Health Administrator's Office Opening Date:
07/29/2025 Closing Date:
8/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Salary is Non-Negotiable. The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary. NEW SALARY: $44,217.36 (annual salary of $42,222.36 plus Competitive Area Differential pay of $166.25 per month).
This position is responsible for providing guidance and support to judges on substantive and procedural legal matters, with a particular focus on felony mental health cases. The Case Manager serves as a liaison between the Judiciary and various stakeholders, including other courts, the Clerk of Courts, attorneys, community-based service providers, and involved parties. The role is designed to improve access to the court for both agency partners and litigants. Under the general supervision of a Mental Health Program Coordinator, the Case Manager is responsible for a broad range of duties, including providing case-related information to court personnel, coordinating cases, and facilitating referrals to community-based services. The role also involves managing and preparing cases for court hearings, briefing judges, attending hearings, maintaining filing systems, scheduling hearings, addressing the court, and performing related clerical tasks. The Case Manager also contributes to the development and improvement of work methods and procedures.
This position is eligible for a hybrid remote/onsite work schedule after a 90-day period, in accordance with Circuit policies and procedures. Responsibilities
Consults directly with judges on cases involving defendants diagnosed with mental illness or intellectual disabilities. Coordinates community-based services, including residential, psychiatric, and substance use treatment for criminal defendants. Develops conditional release plans and drafts orders for judicial approval. Manages a caseload of supervised defendants to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions. Prepares cases for court, attends hearings, briefs judges, and maintains case notes and filing systems. Screens and schedules cases, notifies all parties of court dates, and assists with scheduling outpatient evaluations. Serves as a liaison between the court, attorneys, service agencies, and treatment providers. Delivers transport orders to the Department of Corrections Transportation Unit. Uploads case-related documentation to the Mental Health Administrator's database. Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis. Two (2) years of related work experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year for-year basis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Strong understanding of the criminal justice system, including court functions and jurisdiction. Familiarity with local mental health and substance use treatment providers and residential facilities for forensic clients. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and general office equipment (e.g., scanner, copier). Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and make decisions consistent with laws, regulations, and departmental policies. Skill in maintaining accurate case documentation and preparing written materials. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly and succinctly. Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, colleagues, service providers, and the public. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands/Licenses Certifications Working Conditions: Moderate noise; business office setting.
Physical Demands: Work involves a significant amount of standing, sitting, talking, listening, balancing, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to transfer up to 10 pounds.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We also offer hybrid remote/onsite work schedules for certain positions throughout the Court. To determine if the job you wish to apply for is eligible for a partial remote work schedule, please review the job announcement for that position.
Part-time employees and those hired into "Other Personal Services" (OPS) positions may also be eligible for certain benefits depending upon the number of hours worked per week. 01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
Yes No
02
Do you have any experience working in the court system or a comparable agency?
Yes No
03
Do you have experience working with persons with mental disabilities/intellectual disabilities?
Yes No
04
How many years of experience do you have in the court system or a comparable agency?
No experience Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years or more
05
How many years of experience do you have working with persons with mental/intellectual disabilities?
No experience 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 or more years
06
How did you learn about this vacancy?
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Website Office of the State Courts Administration Website National Center for State Courts College/University Law School The Florida Bar Career Center Indeed Twitter Job Fair Professional Association Website LinkedIn Other
07
Are you currently employed by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida?
Yes No
Required Question
$44,217.36 Annually Location :
Miami, FL Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2025-9335 Division:
Circuit Criminal Division Units:
Mental Health Administrator's Office Opening Date:
07/29/2025 Closing Date:
8/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Salary is Non-Negotiable. The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary. NEW SALARY: $44,217.36 (annual salary of $42,222.36 plus Competitive Area Differential pay of $166.25 per month).
This position is responsible for providing guidance and support to judges on substantive and procedural legal matters, with a particular focus on felony mental health cases. The Case Manager serves as a liaison between the Judiciary and various stakeholders, including other courts, the Clerk of Courts, attorneys, community-based service providers, and involved parties. The role is designed to improve access to the court for both agency partners and litigants. Under the general supervision of a Mental Health Program Coordinator, the Case Manager is responsible for a broad range of duties, including providing case-related information to court personnel, coordinating cases, and facilitating referrals to community-based services. The role also involves managing and preparing cases for court hearings, briefing judges, attending hearings, maintaining filing systems, scheduling hearings, addressing the court, and performing related clerical tasks. The Case Manager also contributes to the development and improvement of work methods and procedures.
This position is eligible for a hybrid remote/onsite work schedule after a 90-day period, in accordance with Circuit policies and procedures. Responsibilities
Consults directly with judges on cases involving defendants diagnosed with mental illness or intellectual disabilities. Coordinates community-based services, including residential, psychiatric, and substance use treatment for criminal defendants. Develops conditional release plans and drafts orders for judicial approval. Manages a caseload of supervised defendants to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions. Prepares cases for court, attends hearings, briefs judges, and maintains case notes and filing systems. Screens and schedules cases, notifies all parties of court dates, and assists with scheduling outpatient evaluations. Serves as a liaison between the court, attorneys, service agencies, and treatment providers. Delivers transport orders to the Department of Corrections Transportation Unit. Uploads case-related documentation to the Mental Health Administrator's database. Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis. Two (2) years of related work experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year for-year basis.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Strong understanding of the criminal justice system, including court functions and jurisdiction. Familiarity with local mental health and substance use treatment providers and residential facilities for forensic clients. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and general office equipment (e.g., scanner, copier). Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and make decisions consistent with laws, regulations, and departmental policies. Skill in maintaining accurate case documentation and preparing written materials. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly and succinctly. Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, colleagues, service providers, and the public. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands/Licenses Certifications Working Conditions: Moderate noise; business office setting.
Physical Demands: Work involves a significant amount of standing, sitting, talking, listening, balancing, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to transfer up to 10 pounds.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We also offer hybrid remote/onsite work schedules for certain positions throughout the Court. To determine if the job you wish to apply for is eligible for a partial remote work schedule, please review the job announcement for that position.
Part-time employees and those hired into "Other Personal Services" (OPS) positions may also be eligible for certain benefits depending upon the number of hours worked per week. 01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
Yes No
02
Do you have any experience working in the court system or a comparable agency?
Yes No
03
Do you have experience working with persons with mental disabilities/intellectual disabilities?
Yes No
04
How many years of experience do you have in the court system or a comparable agency?
No experience Less than 1 year 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 years 6 years 7 years or more
05
How many years of experience do you have working with persons with mental/intellectual disabilities?
No experience 1 year 2 years 3 years 4 years 5 or more years
06
How did you learn about this vacancy?
Eleventh Judicial Circuit Website Office of the State Courts Administration Website National Center for State Courts College/University Law School The Florida Bar Career Center Indeed Twitter Job Fair Professional Association Website LinkedIn Other
07
Are you currently employed by the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida?
Yes No
Required Question