Accountability Court Intake Coord./Case Mgr-Family Treatment Ct at Rockdale County, Georgia

Conyers, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

46134.2

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Crisis Management, Trauma-Informed Care, Legal Documentation, Community Resource Referral, Drug Screen Coordination, Patient Assessment, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Report Writing, Confidentiality, Counseling Techniques, Juvenile Justice Knowledge

Industry

Government Administration

Description

POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the primary case management for Family Treatment Court (FTC) participants. ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Ensure participants understand program requirements and schedule for services, and ensure they receive the Participant Handbook and provider contact information • Develop individual case plans based on participant assessments including FTC requirements, community resources, and personal goals; FTC case plans will complement DFCS case plans, and will be revised as new assessments are conducted • Maintain regular contact with participants, face to face (in person or virtual) at least weekly, and more often via phone, text and/or email • Participant check-ins will include: o Treatment compliance o Drug screen results o Surveillance reports o NA/AA groups, support groups and sponsor contact o Incentives/sanctions o Employment/education updates o Housing concerns o Child visitation o Other resources/services, as indicated • Make referrals to community resources as needed; assist participants with applications/enrollment and appointments • Research and be knowledgeable on community supports, including employment and education opportunities, housing, in-patient treatment, support groups, childcare, and DHS OFI services such as TANF, CAPS, and Medicaid • Provide crisis management for participant lapse/relapse and other situations that may disrupt the participant’s progress in FTC; assist with referrals for therapeutic response as needed, including in-patient treatment • Coordinate treatment groups; maintain communication with providers on participant attendance and engagement • Coordinate random drug screens with Accountability Court Lab; maintain communication with Lab on participant compliance and test results • Conduct Phase Up/Graduation appointments with participants to review paperwork and requirements of Phase Up/Graduation packet to present to the FTC team • Purchase incentives; put together gift bags for phase up and graduation • Under the direction of the FTC Coordinator, participate in team meetings and prepare updates for court staffing; lead court staffing in the absence of the FTC Coordinator • Provide support to the FTC Coordinator in preparing grant reports and court notes • Utilize Case Worx or current case management software for all notes; maintain up to date documentation; maintain participant electronic and paper files • Update GPRA evaluations in SPARS every six months (SAMHSA grant requirement) • Serve as liaison for communication between hearings, facilitating communication between team members and sending interim updates • Attend and participate in conferences, court hearings, meetings and committees as needed; attend other agency meetings such as DFCS Family Team meetings and school meetings as support for participants REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES • Knowledge of principles, best practice standards, procedures, operations and functions of Rockdale County • Knowledge of applicable county, state and federal laws • Knowledge of legal terminology, documents, juvenile court procedures, practices and operations • Knowledge of individual and group behavior, the juvenile justice system, and accountability courts • Knowledge of counseling techniques, chemical dependency diagnosis and treatment, mental health diagnosis and treatment, and available system and community resources • Knowledge of the effects of trauma on brain development and youth behavior, and trauma-informed treatment • Skill in operating modern office equipment. • Ability to use judgment and discretion • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, employees and the general public • Ability to assemble information and generate written reports and documents in a concise, clear and effective manner • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality • Ability to handle multiple interruptions and adjustments to priorities daily • Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and read, interpret and apply laws, policies, rules and procedures MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Associate degree in Social Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred • Three (3) years working experience in social service or criminal justice or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Valid State of Georgia driver’s license

Responsibilities

Responsible for primary case management for Family Treatment Court participants, including developing individual case plans and monitoring treatment compliance. The role involves coordinating community resources, conducting drug screens, and facilitating communication between court team members.