Recovery Court Case Coordinator

The Gaston County Police Department was created by Legislative Act on July 1, 1957 and began operation with a chief, a secretary and 23 sworn officers. At that time the Department was primarily responsible for providing police service to the unincorporated areas of the county. Since that time, however, additional duties and responsibilities have been given to the Gaston County Police.

Today, the Department employs 153 sworn officers who provide police services to a community of approximately 90,000 residents and spanning an area of over 270 square miles that along with the unincorporated areas of Gaston County also includes providing police services to the incorporated towns of High Shoals and Spencer Mountain.

Grant funded position. Funding ends September 30, 2027.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $27.45 - $32.60

The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.

• Participant Case Management & Support:
  Manages an assigned caseload; meets with participants; monitors progress; addresses barriers; and provides guidance, support, and accountability.
• Treatment & Recovery Coordination:
  Coordinates treatment and recovery services and communicates with treatment providers regarding participant progress and needs.
• Documentation & Recordkeeping:
  Maintains participant case files, case notes, electronic records, reports, and other required documentation.
• Court & Team
  
  Activities:
  
  Attends Recovery Court staffing and court sessions; provides participant updates and works with the multidisciplinary team.
• Community Resource Coordination:
  Connects participants with housing, employment, transportation, healthcare, education, and other community resources.
• Compliance Monitoring:
  Monitors treatment participation, drug testing, appointments, court requirements, and other program obligations.
• Program Administration & Data:
  Maintains program data, tracks outcomes, prepares reports, and assists with grant and program requirements.
• Intake & Case Planning:
  Assists with participant intake, orientation, identification of needs, and development of individual case-management goals.
• Community Outreach & Partnerships:
  Maintains relationships with treatment providers and community organizations and assists with program outreach and events.
• Training & Other Duties:
  Attends training and meetings and performs other duties supporting Recovery Court operations.

• Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in human services, business administration, public administration, criminal justice, or other related field.
• Three years of progressively responsible related experience in case management in either a treatment or correctional setting, community resource navigation, or individual counseling.
• A valid driver's license is required.

The applicant selected must undergo a criminal background check and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

In compliance with G.S. 153A-94.2 (b), if the position being filled requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the County must require the applicant, if offered the position, to be subject to a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S.143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties.