What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Dependency Drug Court Coordinator position at Ninth Circuit Court of Florida?
The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court is a progressive trial court in Central Florida where employees make a difference. Our team of court professionals is richly diverse, with unique perspectives and ideas. We encourage teamwork and individual contribution and pride ourselves on changing attitudes and doing things better. We’re always interested in dynamic individuals who enjoy innovation, new ideas and the opportunity to serve others while leading the way to the court of tomorrow.
Position description
The FDDC Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the operational functions of the Family Dependency Drug Court program. This role ensures smooth daily interactions among staff, the judicial/criminal justice system, healthcare providers, program participants, and the public. The Coordinator will also assist with the implementation of new programs as needed. Periodic travel throughout Orange and Osceola Counties is expected. Candidates must maintain reliable transportation.
The operational functions for this position consist of daily interactions with the staff, judicial/criminal justice system, healthcare system, program participants and the general public. This position is responsible for the supervision of case management functions, assessments, court hearings and direct observation drug testing. There is a strong emphasis on leadership qualities, analytical skills, planning, and organization. Strong computer skills are required. This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality and to act with tact, courtesy, integrity and good judgment.
The ideal applicant will have solid foundation of case management techniques, an understanding of evidence-based practices for substance abuse and mental health treatment (including trauma-informed therapy), familiarity with community resources and how to access them for justice-involved individuals and families and strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
A Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related field is required along with a minimum of 3 years in the juvenile justice and/or substance abuse field of which one year must be in a supervisory position. A master’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
This is an Orange County funded position.
Position description
The FDDC Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the operational functions of the Family Dependency Drug Court program. This role ensures smooth daily interactions among staff, the judicial/criminal justice system, healthcare providers, program participants, and the public. The Coordinator will also assist with the implementation of new programs as needed. Periodic travel throughout Orange and Osceola Counties is expected. Candidates must maintain reliable transportation.
The operational functions for this position consist of daily interactions with the staff, judicial/criminal justice system, healthcare system, program participants and the general public. This position is responsible for the supervision of case management functions, assessments, court hearings and direct observation drug testing. There is a strong emphasis on leadership qualities, analytical skills, planning, and organization. Strong computer skills are required. This position requires the ability to maintain confidentiality and to act with tact, courtesy, integrity and good judgment.
The ideal applicant will have solid foundation of case management techniques, an understanding of evidence-based practices for substance abuse and mental health treatment (including trauma-informed therapy), familiarity with community resources and how to access them for justice-involved individuals and families and strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills.
A Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or a closely related field is required along with a minimum of 3 years in the juvenile justice and/or substance abuse field of which one year must be in a supervisory position. A master’s degree may substitute for the required experience.
This is an Orange County funded position.