Job Description

Position Overview

---------------------

This position is a Time-Limited position with an expiration date of September, 2027


Join the Justice Services Department in an essential role supporting innovative criminal justice programs that span from pre-arrest interventions to reentry services. This position plays a vital part in enhancing community safety by coordinating a full caseload of specialty treatment court clients, including Veterans, Adult Drug, Family Drug, and Human Trafficking Court participants. Working under the guidance of the Justice Services Director, you will oversee client referrals, conduct intakes and screenings, and collaborate with multidisciplinary court teams to ensure meaningful progress. You will also prepare reports for the court and grantors while identifying opportunities for program growth through research and funding applications. This is an impactful opportunity to support individuals on their path to stability while strengthening key justice initiatives within the community.

Examples of Duties

----------------------


Facilitate targeting of participants and the referral process for assigned program and conducts intake and screening and prepares reports for treatment court core team Serve as coordinator/case manager for program participants Obtain treatment court and other agency releases of information Refer for treatment assessment to clinical entities; and assists in preparation of treatment plans Serve as liaison to agency partners such as adult probation officers, treatment providers, and social service agencies to monitor participant progress Prepare written reports and provide oral information at staff meetings Schedule court status conferences, coordinates court hearings, and makes written and oral reports to the court Perform random drug testing and enters results of testing from multiple agencies into a centralized database Enter detailed data on participants on a timely basis and maintains copies of court judgments in manual files Enter data into a grant management information system and research and participate in grant writing to purse additional funding Ensure treatment court core team is staffed appropriately with members from relevant agencies Coordinate additional partners and resources for effective program delivery and local community to include universities/community college. Attend treatment, court, hospital, etc. meetings with and for assigned clients

Minimum Qualifications

--------------------------

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in a human services field and two (2) years of criminal justice or substance abuse related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements: To be considered for this position, you must have Military experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-----------------------------------


Knowledge of the principles and practices of case management Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques Knowledge of budgets and invoice processing Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health assessments and services Skilled in diagnostic methods and principles Skilled in basic structure of the civil and criminal justice systems Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel to create communication documents and spreadsheets and Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentations Ability to identify symptoms of substance abuse Ability to solve problems analytically, and maintain records, files and reports Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with court staff and individuals outside of the judicial branch Ability to develop and foster a spirit of teamwork to improve the quality of work teams and committees and to bring people from different agencies together to accomplish the goals of the program

Conditions of Employment:

A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.


Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.


Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.


Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.