Program Coordinator Drug Court (FT)

Habersham County; Georgia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Habersham County is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Drug Court within the Family Court. The full-time role starts at $22.61 per hour (Non-Exempt, FLSA).

The position coordinates all Family Dependency Treatment Court programs and services for the Mountain Judicial Court, with duties spanning budgeting, staffing, reporting, and inter-agency coordination. Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain a Georgia driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a related role.
• Must pass Background/Reference Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screenings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor day-to-day program operations; supervise staff and contracted employees.
• Prepare and monitor budgets across county, circuit, state, and grants.
• Facilitate court-related meetings and coordinate services with partners and providers.
• Ensure compliance with laws, grant requirements, and best practices.
• Plan participant referrals, eligibility assessments, and staffing for treatment programs.
• Maintain and coordinate certifications, trainings, and reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

Position: Program Coordinator Drug Court (FT) Department: Family Court Starting Salary: $22.61/hour FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Posting Date: October 29, 2026 Closing Date: November 12, 2026 Job Summary: This position is responsible for coordinating all Family Dependency Treatment Court programs and services for the Mountain Judicial Court.

Major Duties

• Coordinates and monitors day-to-day program operations; supervises the work of other staff; recruits and oversees the work of contracted employees; coordinates with other team members to provide information about participants or programs.
• Prepares and monitors county, circuit, state, and grant funded budgets.
• Prepares recidivism reports, program data reports, and reimbursement requests from grantors; applies for program certification; maintains contracts.
• Facilitates pre-court staffing meetings; assists the judge in FDTC court hearings as needed.
• Facilitates staff meetings or policy and procedure meetings in order to ensure the implementation of best practices and to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and grant requirements.
• Monitors and approves expenditures and manages program budget.
• Coordinates the referral process for new participants, including determining initial eligibility; completes, scores, and interprets assessments; coordinates legal processes with the District Attorney’s Office and parent attorney; coordinates initial staffing to discuss potential participants and appropriateness for program.
• Manages crises of urgent after-hours activities.
• Implements new evidence-based programs as needed; coordinates treatment and whole-health programmatic requirements for each participant with treatment or service providers.
• Acts as an advocate for participants with resource or treatment providers in order to coordinate services.
• Creates monthly drug screening schedules.
• Assists Accountability Courts Director in coordinating services between counties and programs, sharing available resources, meeting with Advisory/Steering Committees, and seeking diversified funds.
• Attends and coordinates training for other team members; maintains certification and training requirements.
• Serves as liaison between the program and Judges, elected officials, other county departments, treatment providers, attorneys, community partners, and the public.
• Plans and coordinates participant graduations.
• Prepares court orders for Judge’s signature, including transport orders, incarceration orders, transfers.
• Monitors client progress in safe housing, drug screening, parenting, employment, education, etc.
• Assists Judge in ensuring compliance with CACJ standards, county/circuit requirements, and court requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• One to three years of experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must pass a Background/Reference Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screenings prior to the start of employment.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the department.

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Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.