What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Coordinator position at Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma?
Under general direction, provides non-clinical case management, treatment coordination, and program support for the mental health diversion court program or other collaborative/specialty court programs.
Distinguishing Characteristics
This is an entry or journey level classification. Incumbents perform professional administrative and other duties within one or more specialized court programs, and/or oversee and coordinate the activities of projects within such programs. Most programs include a social service component, and thus knowledge of social service principles and practices are required.Typical Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Prepares, compiles, and obtains reports on client progress and achievement, communicating with clients, medical professionals, and other service providers to ensure completion of necessary release forms, progress reports, and other documentation.
- Facilitates completion of program requirements; locates resources for clients through research and networking activities; and assists in developing contracts with service providers.
- Tracks client progress; ensures reports and other documentation are available for judicial officers and justice partners as needed.
- Attends court sessions and team meetings; provides updates on client status; coordinates with justice partners.
- Collects and compiles data on program success and participation; supports research on best practices and program development.
- Builds and maintains cooperative relationships with treatment agencies, community organizations and businesses, the Probation Department, District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, law enforcement, and County Behavioral Health.
- Provides support to judicial officers and courtroom operations.
- Assists in researching grant opportunities to fund access to service providers and prepare grant proposals.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities. Normally, this would include:
Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record may be required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Working knowledge of:
- Court procedures and practices, particularly in the area of diversion or treatment court programs.
- The needs, challenges, and behaviors of justice involved individuals and individuals suffering from mental health and substance use disorders.
- Programs and resources available for mental health, substance abuse, and related issues.
- Microsoft Office programs including basic functions of Outlook, Word, and Excel or similar software, and Court computer systems or case management software.
Ability to:
- Establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with judicial officers, court staff, clients, justice and community partners, medical professionals, and the public.
- Prepare, compile, and organize appropriate casework documentation.
Navigate healthcare/medical system and community resources. - Research laws, regulations, and policies on court and healthcare protocols and procedures.
- Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Compile numerical records of program participations and outcomes and perform simple mathematical calculations.
- Present information to judicial officers and justice partners.
- Schedule meetings, track deadlines, maintain organized records.
- Exercise sound judgement within general policy guidelines.
- Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of information.
- Work in potentially stressful, emotional, and confrontational situations and respond appropriately in crises.
- Continue learning about best practices in diversion and treatment court programming.
Please apply online at: http://sonoma.courts.ca.gov/info/jobs
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
The selection procedure will consist of an application with supplemental questionnaire screening and a panel interview process.
Please list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of the application and be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position.
Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, and knowledge and abilities which relate to the position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be invited to an interview.
The Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma is committed to creating a diverse environment and an open, inclusive culture free from bias. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Accommodation:
Applicants with a disability who may require special assistance in any step of the selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing humanresources@sonomacourt.org upon submittal of application.
Background Investigation:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background check, including verification of prior employment, and the provision of appropriate identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. Please be advised that finalist(s) must be fingerprinted for criminal record check purposes and that continued employment is contingent upon information received in the report. Convictions, depending upon the type, number and date, may be disqualifying. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.
Salary : $72,925 - $88,858
