COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I - 22010275

Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Courts System is seeking a Court Program Specialist I to provide guidance to judges on felony mental health matters and coordinate case management.

You will liaise with courts, Clerk of Courts, attorneys, community providers, and involved parties, managing hearings and filing systems while preparing orders and maintaining case notes. A Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience are required; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field; substitutions allowed year-for-year with relevant experience.
• Two years of related work experience; additional education can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide case-related information to court personnel and coordinate cases.
• Coordinate community-based services and treatment for defendants.
• Develop conditional release plans and draft court orders.
• Manage caseloads and ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions.
• Prepare cases for court, attend hearings, brief judges, and maintain case notes.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Case management

Judicial liaison

Microsoft Office

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST I - 22010275

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Salary: $44,389.56 (annual salary of $42,394.56 plus Competitive Area Differential pay of $166.25 per month)

Salary is Non-Negotiable. The successful candidate will be hired at the minimum salary. NEW SALARY: $44,389.56 (annual salary of $42,394.56 plus Competitive Area Differential pay of $166.25 per month). This position is responsible for providing guidance and support to judges on substantive and procedural legal matters, with a particular focus on felony mental health cases. The Case Manager serves as a liaison between the Judiciary and various stakeholders, including other courts, the Clerk of Courts, attorneys, community-based service providers, and involved parties. The role is designed to improve access to the court for both agency partners and litigants.

Under the general supervision of a Mental Health Program Coordinator, the Case Manager is responsible for a broad range of duties, including providing case-related information to court personnel, coordinating cases, and facilitating referrals to community-based services. The role also involves managing and preparing cases for court hearings, briefing judges, attending hearings, maintaining filing systems, scheduling hearings, addressing the court, and performing related clerical tasks. The Case Manager also contributes to the development and improvement of work methods and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Consults directly with judges on cases involving defendants diagnosed with mental illness or intellectual disabilities.
• Coordinates community-based services, including residential, psychiatric, and substance use treatment for criminal defendants.
• Develops conditional release plans and drafts orders for judicial approval.
• Manages a caseload of supervised defendants to ensure compliance with court-ordered conditions.
• Prepares cases for court, attends hearings, briefs judges, and maintains case notes and filing systems.
• Screens and schedules cases, notifies all parties of court dates, and assists with scheduling outpatient evaluations.
• Serves as a liaison between the court, attorneys, service agencies, and treatment providers.
• Delivers transport orders to the Department of Corrections Transportation Unit.
• Uploads case-related documentation to the Mental Health Administrator’s database.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice or related field. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
• Two (2) years of related work experience.Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Strong understanding of the criminal justice system, including court functions and jurisdiction.
• Familiarity with local providers offering mental health, substance-use, and residential facilities for forensic clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and general office equipment (e.g., scanner, copier).
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and make decisions consistent with laws, regulations, and departmental policies.
• Skill in maintaining accurate case documentation and preparing written materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly and succinctly.
• Capacity to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, colleagues, service providers, and the public.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands/Licenses Certifications

Working Conditions:

• Moderate noise; business office setting.

Physical Demands:

• Work involves a significant amount of standing, sitting, talking, listening, balancing, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to transfer up to 10 pounds.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.