Criminal Justice Case Manager; Recovery Courts

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Please apply by 1/20/2026

Salary Range: $20.71 to $25.89per hour.

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position.Please note:
Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

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Criminal Justice Services (CJS) is responsible for promoting improvements in the criminal justice system through interagency cooperation, coordination, and planning. It was formed in 2010 by the Mecklenburg County Manager's Office in response to findings from a Justice & Public Safety Task Force.

Provide professional level case management to ensure compliance with court orders and enhance public safety in area of responsibility. This position, under general supervision, may be responsible for Recovery Courts (RC) work, providing offenders with the things necessary to function in the community and not become repeat offenders, through participation in case planning and the creation and implementation of a unified case/service plan.

May be responsible for pretrial work with accused defendants awaiting case disposition, providing direction about where to receive needed services from community resources. May also be responsible for re-entry services work with successful reintegration of residents returning to Mecklenburg County following incarceration at local jails or state/federal prisons. Duties include linking and arranging of services and advocacy.

This position will be located at the Mecklenburg County Court House, 832 E 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202.

Be able to provide some case manager support in the community

Meet with social service/criminal justice involved individuals on a regular basis to monitor, case plan, collect urine analysis, crisis management, complete risk needs assessments and SA/MH assessments.

Interviews and screens individuals referred for participating in RC; reviews mental health and/or substance abuse history; conducts case consultations with applicable individuals, coordinates discharge planning with team partners

Evaluates individual's immediate circumstances, including environmental situations and availability of services/support

Facilitate assigned

Corp courts by serving as a liaison between the court and treatment providers

Manage housing program for re-entry clients

Document contracts and maintain client records

Enter and maintain progress notes in computerized chart and conduct chart reviews to ensure that all documentation meets with best-practice standards; reviews cases with supervisor to ensure compliance

Prepares a variety of reports and documents related to the individual's services, progress, and/or other related issues/concerns

Monitors individual's progress on a regular basis via office visits, phone contact, or care itinerary meetings

Assists individuals in resolving problems related to treatment or rehabilitation issues and various livingનાઓ in home, work, or social environments; provides support as individuals cope with negative consequences of specific mental health and substance use issues

Develops case/service plan in concert with individual and partnering agencies

Assist Program Manager in assessing basic resources accessed by re-entry

Educate and recruit housing providers and support providers through the vendor set-up process

Monitor housing placement for suitability and livability and report issues to provider and Program Manager

Assess clients referred for ability to contribute to housing and determine financial plan; and report client status and/or violations to Program Manger

Service as a representative of Criminal Justice Services in court, various meetings, workshops,…