Court Program Specialist II - OPS
State Funded

Administrative Office of the Courts

Description of Work:

Court Program Specialist II is an OPS position, grant-funded for a period not to exceed two years. No benefits. This position provides direct support to the adult post-adjudicatory drug court expansion program by providing case management, including service referral, coordination, monitoring, and tracking compliance of participants in the treatment-based drug court program.  Responsibilities include identifying potential drug court clients and providing initial review and evaluation of cases to determine drug court eligibility.  Responsible for entering, monitoring, and maintaining the drug court client database capturing all required data elements and other necessary statistical information relating to the drug court expansion program. The position is responsible for participating in drug court status review hearings. The position may monitor contractual agreements for services supporting the drug court expansion program; such as, grant-in-aid agreements between the drug court and the county, including the budget for treatment services to ensure grant funds are utilized appropriately. This position requires a working knowledge of the criminal justice system, drug court procedures, and a general understanding of the judicial system and the drug court expansion grant requirements. The position establishes and maintains close working relationships with court personnel, professionals associated with the drug court program, community agencies, and with the general public.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Expansion Program Drug Court Manager.   

Minimum Training and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology or a closely social science related field and three years of related experience. Juris doctorate degree may substitute for required experience.

Location:
Criminal Justice Center, 14250 49th St. N., Clearwater, FL 33762

Starting Salary:

$17.36 Hourly; NO BENEFITS
Submit Court Application To:

Administrative Office of the Court

The Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida

Human Resources, Suite 2H

14250 49th Street N.

Clearwater, FL 33762

 

Or via email at: SixthCircuitHR@jud6.org

 

Application is available via Internet at:     www.jud6.org

Application Deadline:

February 14, 2012

Application is available via Internet at: www.jud6.orgEqual Opportunity and Affirmative Action EmployerDrug-free Workplace


ANY PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRES A SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT (727) 453-7165 IN ADVANCE
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