Case Manager - DC -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in Lexington, KY is seeking a Case Manager to oversee caseloads for participants in Fayette County specialty courts. Responsibilities include case management, home and site visits, connecting clients with treatment providers, and monitoring progress in collaboration with court staff.

The role requires an associate’s degree in a related field and involves data entry, documentation, and participation in court staffing meetings.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree requirement specified.
• Substitution rules allow for additional relevant work experience in lieu of the degree.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a caseload of specialty court participants and provides comprehensive case management services.
• Conducts participant home visits and site visits.
• Connects participants with treatment providers, community resources, and support services.
• Provides crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Monitors drug testing and administers drug testing as needed.
• Conducts participant assessments, including assessments within correctional facilities.
• Enters and maintains accurate data in designated case management systems.
• Maintains thorough and timely case records and documentation.
• Prepares files and tracks court orders and related court documents.
• Attends specialty court staffing meetings and provides progress reports to the Specialty Court Judge and multidisciplinary team.
• Attends court sessions and monitors participant compliance, engagement, and recovery progress.
• Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with community agencies, treatment providers, and stakeholders.
• Assists with or leads program events, including participant graduations and recognition ceremonies.
• May assist with training, mentoring, and onboarding of new specialty court staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate’s degree in human services, criminal justice, psychology, or similarly related field

Job description

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Case Manager - DC -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)

Pay Grade 09

Salary $34,910.64 - $46,466.40 Annually

Employment Type Judicial Branch | Administrative Office of the Courts | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency Judicial | Court of Justice

Location 163 W Short St Suite 450
Lexington, KY 40507 USA

Description

The Administrative Office of the Courts is the operational arm of the Judicial Branch. The court systememploys nearly 3,300 personnel who support 406 elected justices, judges, and circuit court clerks. The Office of Statewide Programs, Department of Specialty Courts has an opening for a Case Manager, in Region4, Fayette County.

The Case Manager is responsible for case management, monitoring, and referral of participants in the areas ofsubstance abuse treatment, educational, vocational, and life skills training, community resources andtreatment programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a caseload of specialty court participants and provides comprehensive case management services.
• Conducts participant home visits and site visits.
• Connects participants with treatment providers, community resources, and support services.
• Provides crisis intervention and support as needed.
• Monitors drug testing.
• Administers drug testing as needed.
• Conducts participant assessments, including assessments within correctional facilities.
• Enters and maintains accurate data in designated case management systems.
• Maintains thorough and timely case records and documentation.
• Prepares files, and tracks court orders and related court documents.
• Attends specialty court staffing meetings and provides comprehensive participant progress reports to theSpecialty Court Judge and multidisciplinary team.
• Attends court sessions and monitors participant compliance, engagement, and recovery progress.
• Develops and maintains collaborative partnerships with community agencies, treatment providers, and otherstakeholders to enhance services and opportunities available to specialty court participants.
• Assists with or leads program events, including participant graduations and recognition ceremonies, asappropriate.
• May assist with the training, mentoring, and onboarding of new specialty court staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: Associate’s degree in human services, criminal justice, psychology, or similarly related field
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional relevant work experience will substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Successful completion of the KCOJ Adult Drug Court program may substitute for the minimum education requirement, provided the individual has remained in good standing for two years following completion of the program.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting. Must be able to work inside a detention center as needed. Must have a valid driver’s license. Due to the nature of the job duties and responsibilities, this position is not authorized for virtual work.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Christina Ware at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D