Job Description

Posting number: 00079

Department: Health Department

Job classification: SOCIAL WORKER II - RECOVERY COURT COORDINATOR

Posting type: Open

Categories: Court Administration, Public Health

Summary

20250721130304_Screenshot 2025-07-16 083108.pngThe primary responsibility for this position is to provide comprehensive and complex case management for justice-involved program participants by coordinating services that include evidence-based opioid use disorder treatment, substance use disorder treatment, and mental health treatment linkage to care, such as transportation, employment, and housing assistance. Assesses candidates to determine eligibility and completes intake interviews on new participants, advocates for necessary services, attends court sessions, facilitates pre-court staff meetings, and works closely with a multidisciplinary team to assist with decision-making.

Consideration is given to possessing the following trainings offered by Allrise.org include:

• Best practice Standards 8 modules
• Essential Elements 10 modules
• Medication for Addiction Treatment 9 modules

This position may require driving for this position, whether driving a county-owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as, but not limited to attending conference, meetings, or any other county-related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for a valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business, proper insurance is maintained as per Alamance County's vehicle use policy.

Examples of duties

• Maintain a caseload of at least 30 active participants and provide ongoing case management with discussion of participant progress, concerns, problem-solving, and crisis intervention.
• Maintain participants' records, document progress notes, and refer participants for additional assistance as needed.
• Perform administrative duties which include preparing written court reports, developing staffing reports, and maintaining organized copies of court judgments and/or calendars in manual and electronic files.
• Update policies and procedures as directed by the supervisor or multidisciplinary teams.
• Assess and interview individuals referred to determine program eligibility.
• Conduct mandatory drug testing and/or coordinate weekly with treatment provider (as needed)
• Monitor treatment attendance, recovery support meeting attendance, schedule random drug testing, and function as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Serve as a liaison to the District Attorney's office, Public Defender's office, Probation officers, treatment providers, social service agencies, and any other appropriate individuals/agencies to monitor client progress.
• Other duties include working in partnership with key agencies including contracted treatment providers, Alamance County Detention Staff, the District Attorney’s Office, District Court Judge’s Office, the Public Defender’s Office, and other various community partnerships.
• Present participant concerns and successes before a presiding judge during court sessions.
• Participate in Opioid Settlement Monthly Meetings with Alamance County Health Department, Jail Mental Health Team, Pre-Trial team meetings, and Other committees or councils as recommended by the immediate supervisor

Qualifications

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Human Services, Social Work Criminal Justice or a related field and, one (1) year of mental health and/or substance abuse experience; OR a two-year degree in Human Services, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field and three (3) years of mental health and/or substance abuse experience; or a high school diploma or GED and five (5) years of mental health and/or substance abuse experience.

A valid N.C. driver's license and access to a personal vehicle.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Fluent in Spanish and English both oral and written is preferred but not required.

Supplemental information

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Compassion - Ability to show kindness, empathy and genuine care.
• Honesty - Ability to be truthful, maintain high level of confidentiality and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Integrity – Trustworthiness to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility or pledge
• Judgment – Ability to use good judgment and discretion as it relates to following policies and procedures.
• Safety-Minded – Creating a safe work environment; managing risks; reducing exposure liabilities.
• Teamwork – Ability to work with others successfully and productively for the common cause and desired end goal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Physical Demands

Stand F

Walk F

Sit F

Manually Manipulate O

Reach Outward O

Reach Above Shoulder O

Climb O

Crawl N

Squat or Kneel O

Bend O

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less O

11-20 lbs. O

21-50 lbs. O

51-100 lbs. O

Over 100 lbs. N

Push/Pull

12 lbs or less O

13-25 lbs. O

26-40 lbs. O

41-100 lbs. O

Other Physical Requirements

• Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit ad use hands to use general office equipment.