Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator
Job in
Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, 74821, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
The Chickasaw Nation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary:
The Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator oversees and supports the juvenile drug court (JVDC) program. Works in an integrated manner with other healing to wellness court(s) programs and the healing to wellness court(s), Court Clerk. This position is a strong supporter of recovery and restoration in practice and principle. As a representative of the Chickasaw Nation, the Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator must always maintain a high degree of integrity, decorum, and respect for court personnel, law enforcement, other agencies, and the public.
Responsibilities:
* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
* Maintains knowledge of and follows all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
* Interprets and abides by tribal and federal laws relating to juveniles
* Complies with time frames as set out by tribal and federal laws
* May coordinate emergency shelter care, if needed
* Serves as a leader and primary collaborator for the drug court team
* Utilizes training, knowledge, and judgement to analyze situations and make decisions related to the ongoing needs of participants and families with substance use conditions, criminal justice involvement, and other co-existing challenges
* Coordinates and collaborates with tribal court and its officers, probation officer(s) and compliance officer(s)
* Works in collaboration with other specialty services programs and contractors for drug testing services and oversees the specialty services program drug testing process
* Responds to situations immediately, independently, and subjectively to determine the proper course of action
* Assists with establishing, promoting, and determining incentives, sanctions, and therapeutic adjustments for participants in drug court
* Monitors petitions, court dates, notifications of parties, and other recommendations that impact participants
* Works collaboratively with the drug court team to determine the need to seek and secure appropriate out-of-home placements, if required
* Identifies and monitors the needs of each drug court participant and their family to ensure the proper services are being provided
* Engages in routine supervision of drug court participants which consists of regular meetings with the participant, participant's family, and any other key stakeholders
* Maintains a working knowledge of the participant's residence, activities, education, and employment; monitors work attendance, vocational training, school attendance; sets up and monitors community service, etc.
* Monitors services provided such as treatment or, sanction requirements, representation, and community service needs
* Provides testimony of the participant's actions, in an accurate and comprehensive manner, as required
* Provides timely reports and other written recommendations to the court
* Develops, maintains, and submits case file data in the approved database, as required
* Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Essential:
* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
* Must be self-motivated
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
* Understand Native American culture and tribal programs
* Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures
* Knowledge of relevant privacy regulations such as The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information…
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