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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Drug Court Case Manager (Court Program Specialist)

CJC - 3228 Gun Club Road West Palm Beach, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$49K/yr - $49K/yr

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is looking for a Drug Court Case Manager to support the 15th Judicial Circuit Court in Florida. The Case Manager will be responsible for reporting on participants' progress, coordinating with outside agencies, and ensuring compliance with court orders.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the facilitation of effective case processing, including screening for program eligibility, scheduling court appearances and monitoring compliance

Discuss court process with litigants and provide procedural guidance

Coordinate efforts with other staff and outside agencies

Process referrals to applicable social service and community agencies

Attend hearings and other court proceedings

Provide directions to participants to ensure court orders are completed

Other duties assigned by the Drug Court Manager

Qualification

Legal systemExperience in drug courtBachelor’s DegreeComputer literacyMeet deadlinesInterpret lawsCommunication skillsConfidentialityInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Science or related field *OR* two (2) years of related college-level course work (must specify 60-semester/90-quarter hours) *AND* minimum of six (6) months of experience working in the criminal justice system

Knowledge of the legal system and terminology

Ability to work within deadlines to complete projects and assignments

Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely and logically, both orally and in writing with a diverse group of people

Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive issues before the court

Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, database software applications, legal electronic case management /electronic case filing system, and scanning and image creation software

Ability to interact in a professional, courteous manner and maintain effective working relationships with other court personnel and outside agencies, legal professionals, litigants, and the general public

Ability to interpret, explain and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures

Must be extremely computer literate and able to work in a paperless system