*This position is Time-Limited with an expiration date of June 2027*
Join Cumberland County's Justice Services Department and help make a lasting impact on individuals, families, and the community. Justice Services manages criminal justice programs from pre-arrest through reentry while leading initiatives that enhance public safety and support criminal justice partnerships.
The Treatment Court Coordinator manages a caseload of participants in the County's specialty treatment courts, including mental health clients. This position coordinates participant referrals, conducts intake interviews, facilitates assessments and supportive services, prepares reports for the court and treatment team, assists with drug screenings, manages grant reporting requirements, and supports funding opportunities that strengthen treatment court programs.
If you are passionate about collaborative justice, recovery, and helping individuals achieve positive change, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in a human services field and two (2) years of criminal justice or substance abuse related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Management Preferences:
Experience in the mental health field and/or experience with treatment court management
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of case management
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Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques
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Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health assessments and services
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Knowledge of diagnostic methods and principles
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Knowledge of basic structure of the civil and criminal justice systems
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Knowledge of budgets and invoice processing
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Ability with MS Word and Excel to create communication documents and spreadsheets and MS PowerPoint to create presentations.
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Ability to identify symptoms of substance abuse
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Ability to solve problems analytically, maintain records, files and reports; coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously
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Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
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Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with court staff and individuals outside of the judicial branch
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Ability to develop and foster a spirit of teamwork to improve the quality of work teams and committees and to bring people from different agencies together to accomplish the goals of the program
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Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Conditions of Employment:
A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.
Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.
Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
