Adult Drug Court Case Manager, Alcohol Assessment Counsel III (Ncs) - Circuit Court Of Baltimore City

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 4/03/2024

CLOSING DATE: 6/03/2024 AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SALARY: $48,843.00 Annually

CLASS DESCRIPTION

The Circuit Court for Baltimore City Adult Drug Treatment Court (DTC) is seeking an experienced Case Manager who will be responsible for providing information and referrals to DTC participants concerning employment training and jobs, educational programs, health benefits, housing, and other support services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Drug Treatment Court (DTC) participants are individuals who struggle with a substance use disorder and who also have a pending criminal case (s) in the Baltimore City Circuit Court. The Case Manager's primary duties include:

• Monitoring compliance with DTC requirements, including attendance at treatment and participation in pro-social, recovery-driven activities.

• Conducting random drug testing, providing information and referrals concerning employment training and placement programs to DTC participants.

• Identifying appropriate and affordable housing, and assisting participants with obtaining government benefits, e.g., health insurance.

• Finding new employment and educational services and establishing relationships with programs that would benefit DTC participants.

• Provides orientation services and training on how to respond to overdose emergencies for new DTC participants.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or court administration, social work, psychology, criminal justice, business management, behavior management, public health, sociology, or a related field or an associate degree from an accredited college or university in public or court administration, social work, psychology, criminal justice, business management, behavior management, public health, sociology, or a related field

AND

EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of three years of experience in the major areas of responsibilities, which can include experience as a case manager or employment and housing placement specialist.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND CERTIFICATIONS: A valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent out-of-state driver's license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the opportunities and services available in Baltimore City is important.

• It is not necessary to have court or criminal justice experience.

• The position is not a clinical position.

• Knowledge of Medicaid and Medicare benefits programs.

• Knowledge of general community services, and experience with developing individual case plans, facilitating access to services, and monitoring participant progress are important.

NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Ms. Jacqueline Hale, Human Resources Circuit Court for Baltimore City

111 N. Calvert Street, Room 244 Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Jacqueline.Hale@mdcourts.gov; www.baltimorecity.gov; TTY 396-4930

No phone calls please

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