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

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Administrative Office of the Courts in Elizabethtown is seeking a Case Manager for Specialty Courts (Region 2). The role involves case management, home visits, and connecting participants with treatment and community resources in Hardin County.

You will monitor progress, conduct assessments, maintain records, and collaborate with partners to support program participants. This is a non-merit, on-site position with a salary of $34,910.64–$46,466.40 per year.

Qualifications

• Education required as per posting: Associate’s degree in relevant field.
• Substitution options for education/experience are described in the posting.

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 tests as needed.
• 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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Job ID: 2605500

Position Title: Case Manager - DC -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) (Non-Merit)

Pay Grade: 09

Salary: $34,910.64 - $46,466.40 Annually

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

Hiring Agency: Judicial | Court of Justice

Location: 120 E. Dixie Ave
Elizabethtown, KY 42701 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-Specialty Courts, Region 2, the position is located in Hardin County.

Responsible for case management, monitoring, and referral of participants in the areas of substance abusetreatment, educational, vocational, and life skills training, community resources and treatment 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. Successful completion of the KCOJ Adult Drug Court program may substitute for the minimum educationrequirement, provided the individual has remained in good standing for two years following completion of theprogram.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

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 Elizabeth Nichols at [e-mail]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D