Position Summary

The role of the Community Diversion Program Coordinator is integral to the overall success of the program encompassing a range of responsibilities that contribute to its effective operation. The Community Diversion Program Coordinator is tasked with providing general oversight of the program, ensuring its smooth functioning, and delivering comprehensive case management services to participants.

The Community Diversion Program Coordinator undertakes a range of key responsibilities critical to the effective functioning of the program, including maintaining accurate the timely records for both the program and its participants, overseeing contractual obligations, fostering communication among team members and partner agencies, and ensuring strict adherence to programmatic policies and procedures. Furthermore, the Community Diversion Program Coordinator is entrusted with supervising the collection of performance and outcomes data, actively contributing to the ongoing evaluation and enhancement of the program. Additionally, the Community Diversion Program Coordinator is responsible for managing the schedule of court session and staffing meetings and engaging in providing continuous education for existing stakeholders and guiding new members to ensure a cohesive and well-informed dynamic team.

As an indispensable member of the team, the Community Diversion Program Coordinator assumes leadership responsibilities across various facts, including overseeing meeting attendance, managing grant reporting, administering budgets, and providing essential program support, notably the coordinator plays a pivotal role in community outreach, actively fostering local support by representing the program to stakeholders and collaborating with community organizations, furthering the goals and impact of the community diversion program.

Preferred Qualification:

A bachelor's degree in social work, criminal justices, or a related human services field, complemented by a minimum of one year of practical experience in working with vulnerable individuals.

In lieu of a formal degree, candidates with some college education and 2-3 years of work, or personal experience with vulnerable individuals or those with lived experience and sufficient clean time, will be considered.

Additional consideration will be granted to candidates with work experience pertaining to the criminal justice population and/or a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system in Arkansas.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• The Program Coordinator will be assigned to a diversion program and actively participate as an essential team member.
• The Program Coordinator shall use a validated criminogenic risk need assessment tool during the referral process to ensure the diversion program serves the appropriate target population.
• The Program Coordinator will oversee the diversion program, handling meeting attendance, grant reporting, budget administration, and program support.
• The Program Coordinator will actively support individuals in the diversion program by assessing their needs, creating tailored case plans, and coordinating services provided.
• The Program Coordinator will monitor client progress with their case plan goals and make necessary adjustments as needed.
• The PC will monitor clients progress and maintain detailed records for reporting updates to the court a tracking program effectiveness.
• The PC will connect clients with appropriate resources and services, advocating for their needs and developing actions plans.
• The PC will collaborate with treatment providers to ensure clients receive comprehensive and effective services.
• The PC will assist in providing or seeking continuing training for the diversion program team.
• The PC will facilitate communication among team members, partner agencies, and clients.
• The PC will liaise between t e court, treatment providers, and relevant agencies to ensure effective collaborations.
• The PC will assist in organizing event and meetings, compiling supporting material, and coordinating resources for stakeholders and service providers.
• The PC will participate in case conferencing and team meetings to discuss individual cases and ensure a coordinated approach to treatment and support.
• The PC will ensure annual updates to diversion program policies and procedures and their adherence during program operations.
• The PC will monitor client's compliance with court ordered requirements and program guidelines.
• The PC will ensure team members follow confidentiality regulations and appropriate forms are signed and circulated to relevant agencies.
• Teh PC will be knowledgeable about the ethical boundaries of team members and integrate them into the diversion program.
• The PC will oversee the diversion programs statistical data base and evaluation process.
• The PC will ensure all new team members receive a comprehensive orientation before participating in initial staffing.
• The PC will address crisis or issues that may arise during a client's involvement in the program, collaborating with other team members to find practical solutions.

Ethical Considerations:

• The Program Coordinator must be knowledgeable of each team members ethical boundaries and how they are incorporated into the diversion program.
• The PC must avoid coercion and uphold ethical standards to creates an environment that empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their involvement in the diversion program.
• The PC must only provide services within his/her area of training and scope of practice.
• The PC must avoid dual relationships with participants in the diversion program.
• The PC must advocate for participants interests.

Status: Full Time

Reports to: District Judge, Diversion Program Manager, Clinical Director