What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Specialty Services Coordinator position at the Chickasaw Nation?
Juvenile Specialty Services Coordinator - 15337
Ada, OK | Mental Health | Full Time
8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr
Posted yesterday | | Apply before January 7, 2025
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We are currently looking for a Full Time Juvenile Specialty Services Coordinator to join our Area of Specialty Services team located at the 1300 Hoppe working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.
Summary:
The Juvenile Specialty Services Coordinator oversees and supports the juvenile specialty services program. Works in an integrated manner with other specialty services programs and the Specialty Services Director. This position is a strong supporter of recovery and restoration in practice and principle. As a representative of the Chickasaw Nation, the Juvenile Specialty Services Coordinator must always maintain a high degree of integrity, decorum, and respect for court personnel, law enforcement, other agencies, and the public.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as a leader and primary collaborator for the drug court team
- Utilizes training, knowledge, and judgement to analyze situations and make decisions related to the ongoing needs of participants and families with substance use conditions, criminal justice involvement, and other co-existing challenges
- Coordinates and collaborates with tribal court and its officers, probation officer(s) and compliance officer(s)
- Works in collaboration with other specialty services programs and contractors for drug testing services and oversees the specialty services program drug testing process
- Responds to situations immediately, independently, and subjectively to determine the proper course of action
- Assists with establishing, promoting, and determining incentives, sanctions, and therapeutic adjustments for participants in drug court
- Monitors petitions, court dates, notifications of parties, and other recommendations that impact participants
- Works collaboratively with the drug court team to determine the need to seek and secure appropriate out-of-home placements, if required
- Identifies and monitors the needs of each drug court participant and their family to ensure the proper services are being provided
- Engages in routine supervision of drug court participants which consists of regular meetings with the participant, participant’s family, and any other key stakeholders
- Maintains a working knowledge of the participant’s residence, activities, education, and employment; monitors work attendance, vocational training, school attendance; sets up and monitors community service, etc.
- Monitors services provided such as treatment or, sanction requirements, representation, and community service needs
- Provides testimony of the participant’s actions, in an accurate and comprehensive manner, as required
- Provides timely reports and other written recommendations to the court
- Develops, maintains, and submits case file data in the approved database, as required
- Interprets and abides by tribal and federal laws relating to juveniles
- Complies with timeframes as set out by tribal and federal laws
- May coordinate emergency shelter care, if needed
- Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities
- Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types
- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment
- Maintains and promotes professionalism
- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics
- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards
- Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Competencies:
Essential:
- Able to follow instructions, both written and oral
- Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements
- Must be self-motivated
- Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
- Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Understand Native American culture and tribal programs
- Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures
- Knowledge of relevant privacy regulations such as The Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Must have a clear understanding of 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 2
- Knowledge of the 12 core competencies associated with the National Drug Court Institute and National Association of Drug Court Professionals
- Knowledge and understanding of First American populations
- Knowledge of audio/visual equipment
- Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management
- Writes effective communications with team, departments, guests and management
Skills:
Essential:
- Intermediate skill using Microsoft Office products
Experience:
Essential:
- 3 years directly related experience
Education:
Nonessential:
- Bachelors Degree in directly related field
Nonessential:
- An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be accepted
Credentials:
Essential:
- Pass general background check
- Standard Driver's License
Working Conditions:
Essential:
- Mix of office/non-office settings
- Sitting up to 100% of shift
- Standing up to 50% of shift
- Walking up to 50% of shift
- Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach
- Visual acuity for detail, distance, color, depth perception
- Listening and hearing ability
- Sometimes lift and or carry up to 15 lbs
- May be required to assist individuals with unmanaged emotions
- Requires light travel
- Pass pre-employment drug test
- May be required to work after hours or on weekends as needed
