Family Treatment Court Coordinator & Case Manager

McLennan County, Texas; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

McLennan County seeks a Family Treatment Court Case Manager to coordinate daily operations, grant activities, and participant case management within the court-based program. You will work with judges, DFPS, providers, and families to monitor progress and promote recovery and safe reunification when appropriate.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of related experience, plus a Texas driver’s license and eligibility for court security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration, social work, or closely related field.
• At least four (4) years of related experience in program administration, case management, grant management, social services, and/or community collaboration.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must be eligible for security clearance to court facilities.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, trauma-informed care, and their impact on parenting and family functioning.
• General knowledge of the child welfare system, DFPS procedures, family reunification processes, and available community resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, attorneys, DFPS representatives, treatment providers, community agencies, participants, and their families.
• Ability to interpret and apply program policies, court procedures, grant requirements, and applicable confidentiality standards.
• Knowledge of grant administration, budget monitoring, data collection, and performance reporting.
• Ability to maintain accurate participant records, prepare comprehensive reports, and enter information into specialized case management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with strong computer, organizational, and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary meetings, communicate participant progress, and provide relevant information during court proceedings.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize competing deadlines, and work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain professional boundaries, protect confidential information, and work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the Family Treatment Court, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
• Assist with development, implementation, and revision of program policies and initiatives to improve outcomes.
• Coordinate court dockets, staffing, admissions, phase progressions, graduations, and discharges; prepare schedules and progress reports.
• Serve as the primary liaison between judiciary, attorneys, DFPS, treatment providers, and stakeholders to coordinate services.
• Review referrals, conduct participant interviews, and coordinate screenings to determine eligibility and treatment needs.
• Provide individualized case management, develop case plans, and monitor progress and compliance.
• Coordinate referrals to treatment, housing, employment, education, and parenting programs.
• Maintain participant records and program data in DIMS and reporting systems; prepare statistical reports.

Skills

Program administration

Case management

Grant management

Interagency collaboration

Budget monitoring

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Driver's license

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, social work, or closely related field

Job description

McLennan County seeks a Family Treatment Court Case Manager to coordinate daily operations, grant activities, and participant case management within the court-based program. You will work with judges, DFPS, providers, and families to monitor progress and promote recovery and safe reunification when appropriate.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of related experience, plus a Texas driver’s license and eligibility for court security clearance.