Position Summary
The Adult Treatment Court Support Specialist assists the Jackson Circuit Court with administration of the federal BGA grant. This is primarily a non-benefit eligible, temporary, grant-funded position offering a flexible schedule up to 19 hours per week. Easily apply by entering your contact information and uploading your cover letter and resume.
Position Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Plan and coordinate Recovery Coaching events, provide effective and comprehensive communications with and among Treatment Court team members, participants, and other persons and entities associated with the Treatment Court.
2. Responsible for attending all adult treatment court status hearings.
3. Utilizes DCCMIS for data entry and retrieval as necessary to support Grant reporting and Recovery Court functioning.
4. Collaborate with the presiding judge, the team and court administration to assure delivery of services to participants in the Adult Treatment Program/Court.
5. Refers assigned offenders to community and other resources, including, but not limited to substance abuse treatment and/or testing, electronic monitoring, and other behavioral management programs.
6. Maintains case records and provides reports as necessary to the Adult Treatment Court and administration.
7. Performs related work as required and other responsibilities as designated by the presiding Jackson County Treatment Court Judge, Jackson County Circuit Court Administrator or Jackson County Chief Circuit Court Judge.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social sciences, or related field preferred. Two years of college coursework from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social sciences, or related field required. A combination of work experience or
Experience: At least one to three years' experience, working professionally within community corrections, criminal justice systems, or a closely related program.
At the discretion of the Jackson County Circuit Court Administrator, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Michigan Drivers' license.
Relevant Skills/Specialized Equipment Knowledge:
• Basic office equipment such as telephone, calculator, photocopier, Fax, etc.
• Photographic, audio and video equipment.
• Computer programs including word processing, spreadsheets, database entry and maintenance, financial applications and desktop publishing.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from a wide variety of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds, as well as individuals of various educational levels.
• Effective public speaking skills.
• Effective conflict resolution abilities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality requirements.
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* Quality & Efficiency: Our employees are committed to continuous improvement and getting the most value for the public resources entrusted to them.
* Integrity and accountability: Our employees behave in a fair and ethical manner and demonstrate a strong commitment to public services.
* Teamwork and Community: Our employees work collaboratively with each other and the community to achieve shared goals.
To learn more go to https://www.mijackson.org/2963/Courts-Judicial-Jury
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