JOB SUMMARY

The Treatment Court Coordinator oversees one or more specialty courts in the Third Judicial District, such as Drug Court, Mental Health Court, Veteran’s Court, Juvenile Drug Court, or DUI Court. Under the general supervision of the Trial Court Administrator and direct supervision of the Deputy Trial Court Administrator, the Coordinator facilitates a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary team led by the presiding judge. This role serves as the primary liaison among treatment providers, probation, attorneys, law enforcement, and the court, ensuring clear communication and consistent program operations. The Coordinator leads staff meetings, tracks participant progress, manages data collection and reporting, and maintains accurate records in compliance with federal confidentiality laws. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of treatment court models, case management, and addiction best practices
• Familiarity with drug testing, service referrals, and community resources
• Understanding of grant funding and confidentiality requirements
• Knowledge of court operations, procedures, and applicable laws
• Proficient in recordkeeping, scheduling, and basic accounting
• Skilled in verbal and written communication
• Ability to develop policies, procedures, and participant materials
• Capable of applying court guidelines and eligibility criteria
• Experienced in monitoring treatment services and resolving conflicts
• Effective in working with diverse populations and maintaining professionalism under stress
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid Idaho driver’s license
• Must successfully complete a background investigation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social science, public administration, or related field preferred
• Five (5) years of experience in a legal or justice system preferred
• Experience in a treatment court preferred
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in an office or courtroom environment
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

DISCLAIMER

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection is made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics

o Identifies local resources for treatment court participants in the following areas: counseling, treatment, employments, pregnancy services, health services or other services need for participants to successfully complete treatment court requirements

• Team Support

• Program Administration and Coordination:
  o Plans, implements, and monitors the day-to-day activities of the treatment courts to ensure compliance with treatment court standards
  o Strategizes plans for potential expansion of treatment courts or application of treatment court approaches to serve other populations

o Surveys treatment court participants periodically and develops other methods of research and data to measure effectiveness of the treatment court programs

• Participant Support:

o Conducts program orientation with all participants and meets with each participant as required by their phase
o Receives receipts and monitors payment of fees by treatment court participants

o Identifies local resources for treatment court participants in the following areas: counseling, treatment, employments, pregnancy services, health services or other services need for participants to successfully complete treatment court requirements

• Team Support:

o Prepares weekly court roster for staffing
o Assists the treatment court team in developing goals, objectives, and strategies for treatment court programs; provides weekly progress summaries to include phase changes, treatment note, and sanctions
o Schedules and coordinates all treatment court related meetings including team meetings
o Coordinates and facilitates interdisciplinary training for treatment court team members

o Promotes team integrity and monitors quality assurance

• Program Evaluation and Development:

o Assists in the development of the treatment court and annual budget in conjunction with the Deputy Trial Court Administrator, monitors the treatment court budget and coordinates the planning and implementation of the treatment court activities with budgetary guidelines
o Develops and maintains written protocol and procedures for the operation of the treatment court

o Develops appropriate program brochures, literature, or videos as approved by the Trial Court Administrator

• Interagency Collaboration and Community Engagement:

o Maintains open lines of communication between probation officers, prosecuting attorneys, defense attorneys, law enforcement, treatment providers, and the judge to ensure accurate documentation
o Cultivates and maintains cooperative relationships with program and community stakeholders, assists in resolution of problems, questions or requests related to services provided
o Organizes and conducts community presentations

o Identifies service gaps and develops community resources

• Compliance and Quality Assurance:

o Ensures that the program adheres to treatment court standards and guidelines for the State of Idaho
o Monitors program goals and objectives to ensure compliance with the mission statement and continues to review goals and objectives with the team to identify and implement revisions

o Participates in program certification and peer reviews or other quality assurance programs

• Administrative Support:

o Prepares reports required by the Idaho Supreme Court
o Collects and analyzes data utilized for statistical and narrative reporting

o Schedules and prepares agendas for regular treatment court committee meetings or meetings with other professionals related to treatment court activities

• Other Duties:

o Serves as case manager
o Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with county policies, procedures and safety practices
o All other duties as assigned