Social Worker I (Treatment Courts Case Manager) POS # 105010045

Position Overview *This position is a Time-Limited position with an expiration date of June, 2027*
Join our Justice Services team as a Social Worker I (Treatment Court Case Manager) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of justice-involved individuals. In this dynamic role, you'll play a key part in supporting participants through structured, rehabilitative pathways by working closely with court systems, treatment providers, and community partners. Youll use your organizational and interpersonal skills to help coordinate services, track progress, and foster collaboration among stakeholders. This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive team dedicated to second chances and lasting change. Examples of Duties

• Serves as case manager for program participants

• Obtains treatment court and other agency releases of information

• Refers for treatment assessment to clinical entities; and assists in preparation of treatment plans.

• Serves as liaison to agency partners such as adult probation officers, treatment providers, and social service agencies to monitor participant progress

• Prepares written reports and provides oral information at staff meetings; schedules court status conferences, and makes written and oral reports to the court

• Performs random drug testing and enters results of testing and other agencies into the database to team members

• Enters detailed data on participants on a timely basis and maintains copies of court judgments in manual files

• Enters data into a grant management information system

• Ensures treatment court core team is staffed appropriately

• Gathers additional partners and resources for effective program delivery and local community to include universities/community college

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a human services field and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in case management of veterans, human trafficking, and adults/families with substance abuse history.

Managers Preference: Experience with case management of veterans, substance users, juvenile, and/or families Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of case management

• Knowledge of interviewing methods and techniques

• Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health assessments and services

• Knowledge of diagnostic methods and principles

• Knowledge of basic structure of the civil and criminal justice systems

• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel to create communication documents and spreadsheets and MS PowerPoint to create presentations

• Skills to safely operate a vehicle

• Ability to identify symptoms of substance abuse

• Ability to solve problems analytically; maintain records, files and reports

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with court staff and individuals outside of the judicial branch

• Ability to develop and foster a spirit of teamwork to improve the quality of work teams and committees and to bring people from different agencies together to accomplish the goals of the program

Conditions of Employment:

A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted on-line via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.

Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.