Veterans Treatment Court Case Manager

My Florida Families; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State Courts System in Florida is seeking an OPS Court Program Specialist II to manage Veterans Treatment Court cases and provide court supervision for veteran participants. The role emphasizes coordination with treatment providers, ongoing case planning, and timely reporting for staffings and hearings.

Responsibilities include developing individualized case plans, maintaining regular contact with participants, conducting drug screenings, and supporting transitions from treatment to post‑court

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, criminal justice, mental health counseling, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of related professional experience.
• Certified Addiction Professional or Certified Mental Health Professional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Orients participants to Veterans Treatment Court program requirements and phases.
• Develops and updates individualized case plans based on participant needs and goals.
• Maintains regular in-person contact with participants through weekly office visits and monitoring sessions.
• Coordinates referrals and links participants to needed services, including mental health care, trauma treatment, substance-use services, housing support, employment assistance, and other community resources.
• Monitors participant progress, including adherence to treatment plans and schedules, toxicology compliance, and fulfillment of court requirements.
• Communicates consistently with treatment providers, community resources, attorneys, probation officers, and members of the VTC team to ensure coordinated case management.
• Prepares timely and accurate reports for staffings and court hearings summarizing participant progress and concerns.
• Consults and advocates for participant needs and barriers during staffings, treatment planning meetings, and court proceedings
• Maintains accurate electronic case files and documents all case activity in the program’s online databases according to established standards.
• Obtains and manages required releases of information in accordance with confidentiality laws.
• Engages participant support systems as part of the recovery and case-planning process.
• Conducts urinalysis drug screenings.
• Provides crisis-intervention and de-escalation support as needed.
• Supports participant transitions, including moving from residential treatment to outpatient care and preparing for the completion of court supervision.
• Prepares participants for long‑term success by reviewing relapse‑prevention and care‑continuity plans, ensuring access to community resources, and encouraging engagement in prosocial activities and supportive networks.
• Participates in required training, supervision meetings, and professional development activities.
• Follows the chain of command for communication and issue resolution.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator.

Skills

Case management

Court supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, criminal justice, mental health counseling, or related field

Job description

State Courts System in Florida is seeking an OPS Court Program Specialist II to manage Veterans Treatment Court cases and provide court supervision for veteran participants. The role emphasizes coordination with treatment providers, ongoing case planning, and timely reporting for staffings and hearings.

Responsibilities include developing individualized case plans, maintaining regular contact with participants, conducting drug screenings, and supporting transitions from treatment to post‑court