Job Summary
Act as liaison between court personnel, Mental Health Institutes (MHIs), DOC, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), and all contracted service providers (WFU, BCI, WRC, Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC), and the SR and CR case management providers). Serve as a resource to coordinate problem solving regarding system issues as they relate to Wis.Stat.ch. 971 and 980 process and commitments. Provide tracking, data collection and analysis to identify system issues and work with partners on resolutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide education and consultation to court personnel, MHIs, DOC and the DHS contracted
service providers regarding forensic and civil process, the use of related forms and assist to
resolve issues that may arise.
- Maintain tracking sheets for Competency Examinations, Commitments for Treatment to
Competency, NGI Pleas, CR Petitions, 980 and SR commitments and petitions.
- Maintain tracking sheets and resources on SharePoint.
- Monitor orders for competency examination, via the WFU tracking sheet and assist with
resolving issues that may arise.
- Monitor the Mental Health Institution Admissions List and serve as a resource, as needed, in
assisting with admissions and/or transfers to the MHIs.
- Monitor progress reports on individuals who are committed for treatment to competency, add
individuals to the Cases Waiting tracking sheet when appropriate, and work with court
personnel to set a hearing within the statutory timeframe.
- Request and confirm return to court transportation orders with the DA’s office and assist to
resolve issues that may arise.
- Monitor petitions for CR and serve as a resource as needed in assisting with adherence to the
statutory timeframes that apply.
- Monitor petitions for SR and serve as a resource as needed in assisting with adherence to the
statutory timeframes that apply.
- Communicate with MHIs, DOC, and the DHS contracted providers all information, and issues
regarding cases/individuals being tracked.
- Comply with DHS reporting requirements.
- Participate in training as required by WCS and DHS.
- Participate in meetings including but not limited to: Admission Team Meeting and CLS Team Meeting.
- Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
Required Qualifications
- Post high school education.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice, forensic, and civil commitment process preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to perform computer work for long periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
