CASE MANAGER; Veterans), Criminal Courts

Job Title

Supervises and ensures program compliance of participants in the assigned specialty court program. Provides appropriate case management under the direction of Criminal Courts Administration.

Explains program policies, procedures, and regulations for participation in specialty court. May conduct individual and family assessments as needed for participants with additional needs.

May develop case plans for assigned caseload. Ensures participant compliance with conditions assigned by department head and conducts reviews in accordance with department policy.

Maintains and updates chronological documentation reflecting contacts and casework initiated with participant, family members, victims, and service providers.

Organizes files and monitors cases from admission through disposition. Updates the judge, program manager, attorneys, and other team members of any change in status.

Maintains statistical data and submits reports to department head as specified.

May educate the public about diversion programs supervised by Criminal Courts Administration.

Monitors urinalysis and drug test results.

Maintains high volume of ongoing phone and written communications among program participants, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, family members, court personnel, and other County departments.

Makes referrals to treatment and education classes with other agencies while operating within departmental confidentiality procedures.

Prepares and submits court reports for court proceedings. Attends court hearings and provides information to the Court as directed by the department head.

Performs all other related duties as assigned by the department head.

Master's degree in criminology, corrections, counseling, law, social work, psychology, or a related field may substitute for required experience.

Bachelor's degree AND Two (2) full-time years of experience in criminal justice or human services field.

Valid and current driver's license required.

Must become TLETS certified within six (6) months of hiring.

Skilled in counseling and interviewing.

Possess a good working knowledge of criminal courts and community referral sources.

Good written and oral communication skills.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications. Please ensure that all sections of the application are fully completed, including Education (specifying the type of degree, field of study, and graduation status), Experience, and Certifications/Licenses. Resumes alone will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without full documentation.

If selected for hire, you will be required to provide proof of educational attainment during the onboarding process.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudication in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long-term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation).

In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.