Impactful Treatment Court Case Manager

Montgomery County PA; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective bargaining agreement

Job summary

Montgomery County seeks a Treatment Court Officer to supervise a caseload of criminal defendants and apply evidence based practices to promote public safety and positive change. The role involves risk assessments, reports, and testimony before the Court, with travel across the County.

The position emphasizes professional conduct, diversity, and collaboration with agencies, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field and state background checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Strong problem solving, decision making, and judgement skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Commitment to promoting public safety.
• Mental and physical capability to perform duties.
• Knowledge of Criminal Justice, Mental Health, and Substance Use Disorder.
• Professionalism and respectful treatment of people.
• Regular travel throughout Montgomery County.
• Valid driver's license.
• Pre-employment background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a caseload through direct contact with defendants and maintain collateral contacts with agencies.
• Investigate defendants' backgrounds, prepare reports, appear and testify before the Court.
• Foster an environment promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Utilize Evidence Based Practices in community supervision.
• Obtain background information to effect positive behavioral change.
• Complete actuarial risk and needs assessment to manage risk and develop supervision plans.
• Utilize Motivational Interviewing to aid behavioral change.
• Address antisocial behavior with appropriate interventions.
• Facilitate supervision via electronic monitoring, visits, screening, and referrals.
• Maintain accurate case records and review monthly summaries.
• Prepare Court reports and documents per policy.
• Interact with the Judiciary in writing and verbally.
• Develop relationships with government and other agencies.
• Complete 40 hours of professional development annually.
• Undergo FBI/PA clearances and JNET certification as required.
• Comply with Mandated Reporting Regulations.
• Promote victim restoration.
• May work non-traditional hours.

Skills

Excellent oral and written

Problem solving under pressure

Decision making

Time management

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Montgomery County seeks a Treatment Court Officer to supervise a caseload of criminal defendants and apply evidence based practices to promote public safety and positive change. The role involves risk assessments, reports, and testimony before the Court, with travel across the County.

The position emphasizes professional conduct, diversity, and collaboration with agencies, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field and state background checks.