Court Drug Probation Officer - City of Liberal

Position: Court Drug Probation Officer

The primary objective of this position is to work with, provide support and monitor compliance of Municipal Court/Drug Court Probationers with the drug court rules and conditions that have been imposed upon them by the Judge. Will work closely with treatment providers, law enforcement, and judges to help participants successfully complete the Drug Court program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This involves duties such as:

•         Explain drug court rules and other court requirements with offenders.
•         Develop case plans that outline supervision guidelines and treatment goals.
•         Conduct risk assessments and make recommendations regarding eligibility for drug court.
•         Monitor progress and performance
•         Document progress and submit reports based on policy guidelines and individual client progress.
•         Monitor, verify and document if participants have adhered to sanctions.
•         Check and report new law violations.
•         Assist offenders to find resources to help with housing, employment, driver’s licenses and treatment as needed.
•         Assist in locating suitable housing and initiating professional business type relationships..
•         Assist in conducting a driver’s license class and/or financial management class.
•         Track and report non-compliance with court payments.
•         Complete required paperwork for the Court.
•         Attends Drug Court and Revocation hearings.
•         Attend bi-weekly drug court team meetings.
•         Monitor progress of treatment and correspond with other treatment providers and facilities.
•         Keep all supplies stocked in the drug testing room and notify administrative staff when ordering supplies is necessary.
•         Administer random drug tests. Collect and test urine, breath and other samples from offenders.
•         Package, send and account for samples sent to labs for testing.
•         Prepare reports and maintain records using court software.
•         Prepare drug court participants information sheet.
•         Provide general court probation officer duties.

Skills and Abilities:

•          Customer Service
•          Adaptability/Flexibility
•          Communication                                                                              
•          Change Management
•          Leadership                                                                                        
•          Coaching, Motivating and Developing Others                                                                                    
•          Teamwork        
•          Work independently
•          Manage stressful situations
•          Confidentiality                                                                  
•          Project Management
•          Conflict Resolution                                                                                                        
•          Technology Literacy                                      
•          Time Management

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

Training: (provided for by the City)

•         Attend training for and study recidivism – reducing programs and services, substance abuse treatment and services, and employment and skills – building classes.
•         Attend drug testing training and study drug testing methods.
•         Attend general probation officer training.

Education: Associate’s Degree

License/Certifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must pass a criminal background check including fingerprint submission and clearance and drug screen.

SUPERVISED BY: Court Director

SUPERVISES: None

COMMUNITY RELATIONS: Must be comfortable speaking with the public and able to communicate well with individuals.

BEHAVIOR STANDARD: Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management. Manage time especially during time of stress or when deadlines are involved; ability to complete projects within a required time.

FUNDING: This position is funded from a local grant. Employment is subject to grant approval annually.

REMARKS: The above position description is intended to describe the duties of an employee in general terms and does not necessarily describe all of his/her duties.