Court Coordinator - Mental Health Treatment Court (MHTC)

Milwaukee County
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Mar 07, 2025
Court Coordinator - Mental Health Treatment Court (MHTC) Milwaukee County, WI, USA * Milwaukee, WI, USA Req #2350 Friday, March 7, 2025 Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Milwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support Enforcement, Combined Court Operations, Sheriffs Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors in the Department on Aging, those with Disabilities, and Veterans Affairs. Our employees also remain committed to serve the cultural, human, recreational and social needs of the entire community. Milwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Court Coordinator - Mental Health Treatment Court (MHTC) Hourly Pay Rate $28.21 - $42.30 Closing Date: March 21, 2025 or upon receipt of the first 50 application submissions received Job Summary: Under the direction of the Chief Judge and Judicial Operations Manager-Pretrial (JOM), the Mental Health Treatment Court Coordinator plans, organizes and implements Mental Health Treatment Court (MHTC) activities, within the policies and procedures for the MHTC established by the Chief Judge and Policy Team. Facilitate and coordinate efficient and effective court operations and case processing of MHTC cases. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Works with court administration, judiciary, Clerk of Circuit Court, District Attorneys, Public Defenders, private attorneys, BHD and other stakeholders to identity and resolve system/program issues. Ensures efficient and timely MHTC case processing from referral to program completion. Schedule and coordinate weekly MHTC Team meetings and bi-monthly MHTC policy team meetings. Develop agendas and prepare materials. Take, transcribe and disseminate meeting notes and materials for other system partners including state and national partners. Ensure appropriate the implementation of program policies and procedures. Annually review program documents for suitability and applicability. Maintain and monitor adherence to policies. Serve as liaison between program and providers. Identify and communicate program issues to the Chief Judge and JOM. Direct the timely, efficient and consistent application of objective program eligibility criteria. Review program performance, prepare annual report and annual action plan. Provide interpretation and analysis of data for use in strategic and sustainability planning. Work with the Chief Judge, MHTC Judge, JOM, State and National organizations to create goals, objectives and outcome measures for the MHTC. Develop and submit grant/funding applications. Market program to community agencies and funders. Establish long-term sustainability plan. Gather statistics through the pretrial database and other data sources as required by funding authorities. Minimum Education & Years of Experience Required: Current Wisconsin resident Possession of a bachelor's or higher degree from an approved college or university in criminal justice, social work or related. Three years of prior experience working in Case Management in Treatment Courts or Clinical Services Preferred Experience Master's degree in criminal justice, social work or related. Licensed or Certified LPCIT, LPC, APSW, LCSW Member of National Association of Drug Court Professionals Member of Wisconsin Association of Treatment Court Professionals Management and supervisory experience overseeing clinical services in mental health treatment/programming Required Skills and Abilities: Exchange of basic information and recommendations with internal and/or external contacts. Maintain sensitive or confidential information. Explain and gather information, answer queries, or provide assistance to internal and/or external contacts. Perform with a high degree of authority in securing understanding and cooperation with internal and/or external contacts. Maintain a continuing working relationship that can have a significant effect on the success of the organization. Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, reports, short correspondence and memos. Speak effectively before both internal and/or external groups. Read, analyze, and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals, scientific/technical journals and procedures, government regulations, financial and legal documents. Prepare and/or present written communications that pertain to controversial and complex topics. Makes decisions of responsibility and final results that affect more than one department or a department with multiple units; substantial analysis is required, and many factors must be weighed before a decision can be reached. Understand and follow instructions. Execute decisions within limits of standard policy and procedures. Interpret and adapt to established practices and procedures using independent judgment to meet situations to which applications are not clearly defined. Perform within difficult or complex working conditions or situations not easily evaluated; decisions require considerable judgment, initiative and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent. Act independently in the formulation and administration of policies and programs for major departments or functions. Knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets. NOTE: This ORIGINAL APPLICATION is open to qualified residents of the State of Wisconsin at the time of application. Candidates need to submit a full account of their training and experience (i.e., by submitting an up-to-date resume or by fully completing the application) during the application process and may also be asked to take additional written or performance tests as part of the selection process. APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION Milwaukee County is committed to fostering an equitable working environment, free from discrimination and harassment, on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. We prohibit any form of discrimination, harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy related condition, national origin, age, disability, FMLA status, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, or any other category or status that is now or in the future protected by federal, state, and local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing, background checks and pre-employment physicals subject to job requirements. If special accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. Other details Job Family Legal Job Function 6 Administrative Support Pay Type Hourly Apply Now Milwaukee County, WI, USA Milwaukee, WI, USA Share this job: