What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Court Case Worker- Superior Court (04/25) position at Coconino County?
Under general direction, is responsible for work of moderate difficulty in performing professional case management coordination, transition services, and partnering with community service providers. Services may include providing reintegration case management and care coordination for individuals being released from incarceration. Collaborates with program team and performs related work as assigned.
Please Note:
This position offers 20-25 hours, per week.
The work week consists of Monday to Friday and weekends.
This position is limited appointment and grant funded with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2026.
- Provides support and advocacy to program participants
- Prepares and maintains records and reports
- Reviews client information to assess service needs
- Provide case management services including but not limited to referral for supportive services, outreach and connection to community resources to address barriers to re-entry, data collection and record keeping
- Coordinates and collaborates with program staff and community-based organizations, public agencies, coalitions, schools and other appropriate facilities to provide re-entry coordination and facilitate referrals for individuals
- Prepares and disseminates informational program materials
- Maintains updated client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with others, including program participants and other collaborating partner staff
- Conduct outreach and follow up for Recovery Court participants at required intervals
- Provides feedback to Recovery Court Team regarding improving service accessibility or acceptability
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as assigned
- May be responsible for assigning and reviewing the work of others
Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving; walking; sitting; working with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder) for telephone, typing filing etc.; vision acuity (near and far) for writing, typing and dealing with staff and the public; hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; finger dexterity for typing, writing, filing etc.
Four years of experience of progressively responsible experience in social services work OR
Associate degree in a related field working with children and families and three years of experience of progressively responsible experience in social services work OR
Bachelor's degree in a related field working with children and families and two years of experience of progressively responsible experience in social services work OR
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a valid driver’s license; if hired from out of state, must obtain an Arizona driver's license within 30 calendar days of hire and maintain it throughout employment. Final job offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory 5-year Arizona Motor Vehicle Report.
Theideal candidateis committed to ensuring successful care coordination for all Recovery Court participants. This candidate is committed to professional growth and learning and will serve as an active member of the Recovery Court team. Individual is highly motivated, reliable, and will have meaningful lived experience that relates to the role. This individual will have experience respectfully working with vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, and those who are engaged with the criminal justice system.
Preferred Qualifications include 2 years of experience as a case manager, resource navigator, or other related role; bilingual; ability to speak, read and write clearly and concisely in English and Spanish, or English and Navajo, conveying complex or technical information in a manner that others can understand; experience navigating the behavioral health/criminal justice/social services sectors.This position is safety sensitive.
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
Working knowledge of:- Programs and services provided by governmental and non-governmental organizations
- Community resources and referral options
- Judicial system, Criminal Justice system, Behavioral Health system, social service sector
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with a culturally diverse client population
- Knowledge of basic public health issues, methods, and principles
- Social skills demonstrative of empathy and support
- Social determinants of health and engaging vulnerable populations
- Helping others improve their health status and quality of life
- Relevant public health trainings and educational resources to support public health goals and improve individual outcomes
- Business English, spelling and arithmetic, punctuation and grammar
- Office practices and procedures
- Interpersonal skills, community building, and conflict mediation
- Delivering trainings and providing individual communication/coaching
- Utilizing Microsoft Office applications and web-based technologies
- Successfully manage competing demands
- Deal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
- Work within a team environment and collaboratively to accomplish common goals and objectives.
- Perform duties with demonstrated ability to work independently in rapidly changing environments
- Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the County Attorney, Public Defender, Legal Defender, Public Fiduciary, Superior Court, Sheriff’s Office, Health and Human Services, and local treatment providers
- Follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $45,560
