Court Program Specialist

at  St Johns County Board of County Commissioners

JOB

The Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida is looking for a Court Program Specialist. This St. Johns County-funded position is paid biweekly and includes the St. Johns County benefits package. The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background screening and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify. If not already a St. Johns County-funded employee, the successful applicant is required to undergo a drug screening test.This position will rotate through various problem-solving courts under the Court Services umbrella and report to the Problem-Solving Courts Manager. Work hours will include periodic weekends and holidays. Headquarters is subject to change based upon the needs of the court. Day travel to offices throughout the circuit will be required as needed.

This position coordinates the daily operations of the Drug Court program. Major duties include, though they are not limited to, the following: Conducts and documents the intake process.Maintains a client database that includes office, field and telephone contacts, program stats, client case notes and progress reports.Supervises program participants and monitors employment, treatment session attendance and court-ordered activities.Coordinates random drug screening as required.Schedules & coordinates weekly team/prehearing meetings and commencement ceremonies, as needed.Maintains program manuals, handbooks and other documents.Assists with program training, design, policies and procedures.Consults with treatment providers regarding program-related issues.Participates in/conducts steering committee meetings, staffing, pre-hearings and hearings. Makes presentations.Prepares regular and special reports.Performs other duties as assigned.