Veterans' Court Advocate & Program Coordinator

Okaloosa County School System; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Okaloosa County School System in Florida seeks a veteran court program administrator to provide administrative, human services and case management support for veteran court cases. You will coordinate with treatment providers, the VA, and court staff to ensure compliance and effective services for participants.

You will monitor outcomes, maintain records, input data into the DCCM system, and develop individualized service plans through collaboration with criminal justice, treatment facilities,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Science or closely related field.
• Minimum of three years' experience in mental health, social services, or closely related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience with Veteran Service Organizations or Veteran Court programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary liaison between court, treatment providers and Veterans’ Administration for the VTC program.
• Maintains and monitors statistics and outcomes specific to the VTC program.
• Inputs client data into the DCCM database and system.
• Analyzes processes and procedures and provides recommendations for changes.
• Ensures HIPAA and privacy regulations compliance and obtains releases for participants.
• Coordinates Veterans’ Court team training opportunities and maintains records.
• Identifies eligible Veteran defendants and facilitates participant orientation.
• Develops individualized client service plans with criminal justice and treatment partners.
• Conducts initial assessments and coordinates referrals, intake screening and discharge planning.
• Maintains weekly monitoring sessions and reports progress to the court.
• Attends pre-court staff meetings and court proceedings with updated information.
• Links participants to community resources including mental health, housing, and education services.
• Develops relationships with Veteran offices and VSO partners; liaises with VA Vet Center and VJO.
• Manages participant files and progress reports; submits quarterly progress reports.
• Schedules and attends quarterly team meetings and court graduations.
• Monitors expenditures and audits invoices and travel reimbursements.
• Assists the Veterans’ Court Judge and participates in training as assigned.
• Provides up-to-date reporting on outcomes and program issues.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Science or closely related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Okaloosa County School System in Florida seeks a veteran court program administrator to provide administrative, human services and case management support for veteran court cases. You will coordinate with treatment providers, the VA, and court staff to ensure compliance and effective services for participants.

You will monitor outcomes, maintain records, input data into the DCCM system, and develop individualized service plans through collaboration with criminal justice, treatment facilities,