Case Navigator -Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)-Non-Tenured (NT) (FFTL)

Description

The Kentucky Judicial Branch offers exciting career opportunities with the Administrative Office of the Courts in Frankfort and the state courts that operate in all 120 counties. We provide the many benefits of state government employment, including generous vacation and sick time, health insurance and a retirement plan.

Our work environment values diversity and inclusion and we're committed to fair and equal treatment, regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. We also promote a healthy work to life balance.

This is a federally funded time-limited (FFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a federal grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the federal grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to an FFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to an FFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. An FFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.

The Department of Pretrial Services has an immediate need for a Case Navigator in Warren County.

The Department of Pretrial Services oversees a statewide program based on the premise that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty and are entitled to reasonable bail. This premise is supported by federal and state constitutions.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for participant intake utilizing an eligibility assessment.
• Ensure participant completes clinical assessment within statutory framework and assist participant and provider with coordination of assessment will assist participants with locating and connecting to community resources.
• Assist with collection, maintenance, and reporting of data for behavioral health conditional dismissal program and ensure statutory compliance from providers and prosecutors.
• Track participants through court process and act as liaison between participant and case manager to ensure compliance with program.
• Document interactions with clients and, or, community agencies and professionals.
• Attend court dockets and provide status of participants’ progress as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with participants and identify barriers and assist participants with resources to help overcome barriers.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: 4-Year College Degree in Related Field

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Experience Working with Substance Abuse Treatment Providers and Related Community Resources

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Assoc with 3 Years Job Related Experience or H.S. Diploma with 5 Years Job Related Experience

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Knowledge of the function and jurisdiction of the court. Knowledge of community and private mental health and substance abuse treatment providers.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office, studio, and off-site locations. Sitting for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer and photography components. Ability to lift, bend and stoop as needed.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jason Dufeck at [email protected]

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D