Drug Court Program Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $48,000.00 - $67,600.00 Annually
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: NON-MERIT
Job Number: 01.576 05-26
Department: CIRCUIT COURT
Opening Date: 05/05/2026
Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week.
A full-time, non-merit vacancy, with full County benefits, exists in the Circuit Court of Baltimore County.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List allpromotions and changes in job duties due to reclassificationas separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and/or reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Educationwill result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application. Unofficial copies are accepted.
Examples of Duties
Definition of Responsibility
Under the direct supervision of the Problem-Solving Courts Manager and Operations Specialist, and with oversight from the Adult Drug Court Lead Judge, the Adult Drug Court Case Manager shall be responsible for facilitating and monitoring participant participation and completion of ancillary service components of the Adult Drug Treatment Court (DTC) program. The Case manager will connect participants to services and resources for participants such as: housing, education, vocational services, health, legal, family services, behavioral services, employment, pro-social activities, skill courses, voluntary service activities, and non-clinical services as needed
by the participants. This Case Manager does not provide services directly to participants but will facilitate access to and monitor the progress of each participant's behavior, attendance, engagement with services, and skills learned.
Essential Job Duties
This position will be responsible for overseeing the ancillary service component of the Drug Treatment Court program.

• Expert knowledge of the community and services to citizens in general.
• Developing case plans and making referrals to approved community partners.
• Facilitating access to services and monitoring participant progress.
• Completing weekly case notes, writing agreements, writing weekly reports, and following
  judicial directives.
• Foresight to assess participant needs, support client needs and ability to manage a case
  load.
• Prepare court reports for the court hearings, participate in court proceedings and document
  activities for Drug Treatment Court as necessary.
• Participate in weekly meetings of the Drug Treatment Court team.
• Schedule dockets for the Drug Treatment Court as assigned, and any other duties that may
  be required to support the successful completion of the Drug Treatment Court program.

Examples of Other Duties

• Performs other assigned duties or tasks as required.

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus one year of case management experience in addictions, human/family services, health services, public safety, or a related field
or
Associate's degree plus two years of case management experience in addictions, human/family services, health services, public safety, or a related field
or
High school diploma plus five years of case management experience in addictions, human/family services, health services, public safety, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
Spanish-speaking individuals are especially preferred for this role.
At least one year of experience in a Problem-Solving Court setting is ideal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in the field of clinical and or criminal justice case management. A Case Manager studies the history of the participants, discusses their non-clinical needs and problems, and shall act as a guide (not direct service) to meet those needs. A Case Manager learns a participant's manner of thinking, capabilities, and other important behaviors to effectively manage responses to participant's needs and requests.
• Knowledge of, levels of care, ancillary services, ability to develop partnerships, ability to communicate effectively, to facilitate meetings, give presentations, and engage outside organizations to utilize services and to compose grants proposals.
• The Case Manager must have the ability to develop and foster a spirit of teamwork among participants and the Drug Treatment Court team; develop and supervise community service and volunteer projects for participants and committees; bring people from different agencies together to accomplish the goals of the program; exercise a high degree of confidentiality, judgement, tact, diplomacy, and competence in all dealings with judges, attorneys, court personnel, service providers, and the public; to meet statutory requirements and to comply with state and federal confidentiality laws concerning medical and substance abuse treatment; possess general knowledge of ASAM levels of care and the applicable rules for each level; and to think critically about the population and utilize program data and research to address service trends as well as participant and program needs appropriately.
• The Case Manager must also have excellent interpersonal and writing skills as well as the ability to maintain good long-term working relationships within and outside the Judiciary. Knowledge of the Microsoft suite is essential, and knowledge of the AIMS program is a plus.

Licenses and Certificates are not a requirement for employment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and EducationApplicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree EquivalencyApplicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. ().
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Case Manager (Non-Clinical) for Adult Drug Treatment Court - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You MUST attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.
EXAMINATION PROCEDUREApplicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Conditions of Employment
This Position does not include clinical work, and supervision hours may not be offered for the purpose of clinical licensing hours.
This position is a non-merit unclassified position with the Circuit Court for Baltimore County and subject to the personnel policies and procedures of the Court. This position is part of the Problem-Solving Courts, which is grant funded by a grant from the Maryland Administrative Office of the Courts.
This position is a non-merit unclassified position with the Circuit Court for Baltimore County and is subject to the personnel policies and procedures adopted by the Court.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, but may include occasional moving around the building, lifting of boxes, or other limited physical activities.
Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
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The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions and have attached proof of education to my application.

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Do you speak Spanish fluently?

• Yes
• No

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Select the option that best describes your education and experience. (Failure to submit proof of Education beyond high school will result in your application not being considered.)

• Bachelor's degree, plus one year of case management experience in addictions, human/family services, health services, public safety, or a related field.
• Associate's degree, plus two years of case management experience in addictions, human/family services, health services, public safety, or a related field.
• High school diploma plus five years of case management experience in addictions...