Drug Court Case Manager

Macon-Bibb County Government; Georgia; On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Macon-Bibb County Government is seeking a Drug Court Case Manager to support participants toward program goals. The role emphasizes stabilizing new participants, coordinating with the treatment team, and connecting clients to community resources.

Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related field.
• At least 1 year of case management experience.
• Experience with criminal justice and/or adults with drug problems preferred.
• Valid Georgia driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate frequently with the accountability court coordinator and treatment team regarding participant progress and adherence to obligations.
• Provide support for the coordinator in day-to-day operations of the accountability court drug court program.
• Track participant progress, conduct individual meetings, set goals, collect data, and enter into the data system.
• Prepare, update, and maintain participant files; assist clients in obtaining resources to meet goals; maintain confidentiality as required by law.
• Maintain confidentiality of all participants and office information per federal law.
• Administer drug screens, conduct site visits, and perform jail interviews; may require weekend work with time off in lieu.

Skills

Case management

Communication skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Criminal justice knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Clerk of Courts data system

Jail data system

Job description

TheDrug Court Case management services are provided to support participants as they endeavor to achieve overall programmatic goals and specific objectives identified in their initial assessment. Case management services focus on stabilizing new participants, connecting participants to necessary community resources, ensuring safe and appropriate living environments, problem solving around individual challenges, acquiring employment, pursuing education, and compliance to programmatic expectations.

• Drug court case managers are expected to communicate frequently and appropriately with the accountability court coordinator and the treatment team regarding participant progress and adherence to programmatic/contractual obligations.

• Provides support for the coordinator in the day-to-day operations of the accountability court drug court program, an accountability court program designed to work with adults who have drug additions involved in the legal system.

• Responsible for the tracking of participant progress, individual meetings with clients to create need-based goals, data collection, and data system entry.

• The incumbent will prepare, update, and maintain participant files, as well as assist clients in obtaining resources necessary to meet their individual goals. An acute attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations are essential.

• Staff is expected to maintain the confidentiality of all participants and office information as required by federal law.

• Other duties include administration of drug screens, site visits, and jail interviews.

• This position also requires working on some weekends to perform drug screening; however, this individual will receive the equivalent time off for the time worked for any weekend.

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field is preferred. Experience requirements include a minimum of one (1) year of case management experience, one year (1) working with criminal justice and/or adults with drug problems, and/or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and skills. A background of understanding addictions is preferred. Must possess a valid Georgia Driver’s license.

• Knowledge of mental illness, treatment, addiction, alcoholism, pharmacology and cultural issues.

• Skill in the use of software packages such as Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, electronic mail programs, Clerk of Courts data system and jail system.

• Skill in the use of office equipment such as computers, fax machines, copy machines, printers, etc.

• Must have the ability to compile, organize, prepare and maintain an assortment of records, reports and information in an effective manner and according to departmental and/or governmental regulations.

• Must display proficient computer skills and data system knowledge.

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