Treatment Court Case Manager

Worcester County Job Opportunities

DEPARTMENT: CIRCUIT COURT- WORCESTER COUNTY

JOB TITLE:

TREATMENT COURT CASE MANAGER

COMPENSATION: $60,000 TO $70,000 ANNUALLY (STARTING SALARY DEPENDS ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE)

JOB LOCATION:

WORCESTER COUNTY COURT HOUSE, SNOW HILL, MD

WORK SCHEDULE:

8:30 AM TO 4:30 PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY

APPLICATION PERIOD: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

JOB SUMMARY:

The Worcester County Treatment Court Case Manager is responsible for assisting the Worcester County Treatment Court Coordinator and designated Treatment Court Judges with the operation of the Circuit & District Court Wellness Treatment Courts. This is an “at will” position and serves at the pleasure of the Court Administrator and County Administrative Judge. Applicants are subject to a background check.

• Works directly with the Treatment Court Coordinator in the management of the Treatment Court participants and the operations of the Treatment Court programs.
• Collects, coordinates, and tracks participant data and statistical information.
• Compiles reports as needed in a timely, professional manner for submission to the Treatment Court Coordinator, Judge, or Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Organizes the monthly drug testing schedule for all Treatment Court participants.
• Participates in team meetings and Treatment Court review hearings as scheduled.
• Serves as a liaison with the Treatment Court participants and the Treatment Court partnering agencies, documenting all contact.
• Conducts weekly case management meetings, to include, but not limited to, tracking participant progress regarding treatment attendance, employment verification, housing compliance, and community service completion.
• Attends meetings, as directed, as a representative for the Treatment Court programs on a local basis and attends Statewide meetings or trainings as directed.
• Completes program orientations for all participants and their families- both incarcerated and in the community.
• Completes program referrals for incarcerated inmates.
• Completes case management for incarcerated inmates- both for sanctions and during active sentence imposition.
• Facilitates referrals to partnering agencies regarding needs with transportation, mental health needs, substance use needs, physical health needs, housing services, education services, employment services, community service and/or other needs as assessed.
• Completed assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines.
• Cross trains and backs up other staff as needed.
• Establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed officials, and the general public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Complies with safety programs, procedures, training, fire drills, COOP plans, etc., and works safely.
• Knowledge of proper safety procedures and PPE utilization at all times to perform job-related duties.
• Ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention.
• Adheres to, supports, and enforces Worcester County Government Personnel Rules & Regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by the County Administrative Judge, Treatment Court Judges, Court Administrator, or Treatment Court Coordinator.

• Personable and flexible, with a commitment to working with treatment court participants who have chronic behavioral health disorders.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the Treatment Court team and all partners as well as with the program participants.
• Ability to maintain a professional relationship with community organizations and service providers.
• Ability to set limits and give direction, including establishing trust and care for participants and their families while…