District Treatment Court Coordinator

Bonneville County; Blackfoot (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI retirement

12 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PERSI Choice 401(k)

Deferred compensation

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Bonneville County seeks a District Treatment Court Coordinator in Idaho to plan, direct, and coordinate treatment court programs under state guidelines. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in social sciences or criminology and five years of progressively responsible experience, including two years in supervision.

Starting salary ranges from $60,000 to $72,000 depending on experience, with full benefits and a 40-hour work week. Applications accepted until November 16, 2026 or until filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, criminology or related area.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience performing above or similar duties; two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct operations of assigned treatment court programs.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and requirements of the Treatment Court(s) in compliance with statewide guidelines and best practices.
• Coordinate the application and admission process for prospective participants and maintain accurate participant files and case management information.
• Attend treatment court team staffing meetings and hearings and provide information regarding participant progress.
• Coordinate treatment services and community resources, including substance use disorder treatment, mental health treatment, housing and recovery support services.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with treatment providers, probation departments, court personnel, judges and law enforcement.
• Collect, compile, and evaluate information for required reports to the Idaho Supreme Court and program effectiveness.
• Oversee participant drug testing, treatment authorizations, and related program services.
• Monitor treatment court budgets, participant fee collection, grants, expenditures and reporting.
• Identify training needs and support the local steering committee.

Skills

Treatment court knowledge

Leadership principles

Court processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences / criminology

Job description

September 17, 2026

Starting Salary: $60,000-$72,000 DOE

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Closing Date: Applications will be accepted until November 16th, 2026 or when filled, whichever comes first*

* Candidates will be reviewed continuously, and interviews are anticipated to begin the week of October 26th, 2026.

District Treatment Court Coordinator

The District Treatment Court Program is seeking a qualified individual to fill the District Treatment Court Coordinator vacancy in the Bingham County District. The position performs professional, managerial and administrative duties to plan, organize, direct and coordinate District Treatment Court programs in accordance with guidelines promulgated by the Idaho Supreme Court and the Supreme Court Treatment Court Coordinating Committee.

Benefits That Support You

Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• One of the nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI), offering a lifetime benefit
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave that begin accruing as soon as you start
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

General Purpose

Plan, organize, direct and coordinate District Treatment Court programs and related activities. Treatment Coordinators typically work with an assigned county; however, all coordinators have an expectation to assist with workload coverage throughout the district.

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, coordinate and direct the operations of assigned treatment court programs.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and requirements of the Treatment Court(s) in compliance with statewide guidelines, generally accepted best practices, and the needs and resources of the local jurisdiction.
• Coordinate the application and admission process for prospective participants and maintain accurate participant files and case management information.
• Attend treatment court team staffing meetings and court hearings and provide information regarding participant compliance and progress.
• Coordinate treatment services and community resources, including substance use disorder treatment, mental health treatment, educational and vocational services, housing, recovery support services, health care, and family services.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with treatment providers, probation departments, court personnel, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement personnel, and other interested parties.
• Collect, compile, and evaluate information for assigned treatment court(s), including required reports to the Idaho Supreme Court and information relating to program effectiveness.
• Oversee participant drug testing, treatment authorizations, treatment provider quality control, and related program services.
• Monitor treatment court budgets, participant fee collection, grants, expenditures, and required financial and statistical reporting.
• Identify training needs, participate in training and meetings, support the local steering committee, and perform other job-related work and services as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from college with a bachelor's degree in social sciences, criminology or related area; and
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience performing above or similar duties; two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity;

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of treatment court models, treatment case management approaches, drug testing processes, service referral, available community resources, common mental health and substance use disorder diagnosis, leadership principles, team dynamics, conflict resolution strategies, adult/juvenile justice systems, court processes, and laws governing probation and pretrial release compliance and sanctions.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; conduct factual analysis of case information and field observations; maintain confidentiality in managing sensitive legal issues and cases; operate a variety of office machines and computer systems; and develop effective working relationships with elected officials, legal professionals, agitated/aggressive people and the public.

Special Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho drivers license.
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing and a thorough background investigation.
• Proficient keyboarding and data entry skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Power-Point, Word, and Excel.

Work Environment

Tasks require a variety of physical activities, occasionally involving muscular exertion, such as walking, standing, turning, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing. Mental application utilizes memory for details, ideas and written and verbal communications, emotional stability, critical thinking, guided and creative problem solving. Some travel required. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

While heavy lifting is not typically involved, employees may need to occasionally lift or move light items like boxes or files.

AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations