Department:Court AdministrationStart Here. Grow Here. Stay Here. This is a responsible and professional position that assists management with the daily operations of the DUI Court, Drug Court, Veterans Court and Opioid Court and other treatment-focused services.The Twelfth Judicial Circuit is seeking to fill the Sarasota County Treatment Court Assistant Director position. This is a responsible and professional position that assists management with the daily operations of the DUI Court, Drug Court, Veterans Court and Opioid Court and other treatment-focused services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to assisting with the supervision of case managers, coordinating and monitoring court-related issues and cases; assisting in the design, development and implementation of treatment-based services; assisting in collecting, analyzing and reporting program statistics and reports; working with Treatment Court judges to monitor and enhance court related activities and services; conducting community outreach/educational activities; assisting with grant proposals and other special projects, etc. Program Management:
Works with Program Director to develop, interpret and implement policies, procedures and work standards in conjunction with Court Administration and the Treatment Court judge to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes governing program goals and objectives.
Reports programmatic changes and developments to the program director of Treatment Courts and assigned judicial officer as appropriate.
Identifies operational issues and works with supervisor to address as necessary.
Coordinates services with other court programs and outside agencies.
Prepares docket for court sessions.
Performs a significant amount of administrative duties.
Seeks grant opportunities and other funding sources for continued program enhancement.
Assists with supervising case managers and addresses personnel issues as needed.
Meets weekly with Director to review program and/or personnel related issues.
Interacts daily with treatment court vendor partner(s) on client, housing and counseling services.
Community Partnerships:
Assists as a liaison with judges, National Drug Court Institute, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Sarasota Sheriff’s Office, Sarasota County Health Department and other Sarasota County community agencies.
Assesses client needs and actively seeks community resources to fulfill those needs.
Promotes public awareness of the Treatment Courts programs through presentations to internal and external groups.
Program Monitoring:
Assists in establishing program performance measures.
Monitors program outcomes through the tracking, analyzing and reporting of program statistics.
Monitors database for compliance with reporting requirements and ensures compliance with audits.
Compiles program data to complete monthly, quarterly and annual reports/statistics.
Client Services:
Participates in daily operations, including attending court, conducting court-staffing, program orientations, intakes/assessments, jail calls, detox and residential screens, referrals, facilitating groups, monitoring urinalyses, etc.
Provides backup to case managers,
Assists with Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) clients.
About You
Associate’s degree in related field and three (3) years of job related experience preferred, including supervisory experience.
OR - Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, counseling, social or behavioral science, or in a related field is preferred.
3-5 years of experience working with Drug Courts or related experience performing duties for Court Administration, treatment courts or other social services or counseling fields.
Professional experience can be substituted at management discretion.
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Rate: $25.45/hour
Benefits:
Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
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Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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