Employment Opportunities
Drug Court Lead Case Manager
- Supervision of all Drug Court Case Managers.
- Reports directly to Court Services Administrator.
Job Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Criminal Justice or a related field required from an accredited program.
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical SocialWorker (LCSW), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) preferred.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience required of work in field or related field.
Duties
- Conduct weekly staff meetings.
- Educate Case Managers on new Drug Court requirements and Court Policies.
- Report statistical findings to Court Services Administrator.
- Prepare monthly Programmatic Report for Supreme Court.
- Prepare documents to be used for case management.
- Monitor program participant intake and eligibility process.
- Monitor and update staff on implementation of Supreme Court Drug Court Standards and Best Practices.
- Monitor staff operations using Evidence Based Best Practices.
- Program evaluation and data collection.
- Provide appropriate new employee orientation and ongoing training for existing employees.
- Supervise interns if applicable.
- Prepare and manage graduation ceremonies.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
All case managers must display a positive attitude and work as a team, being mindful that they work with the public and their job performance reflects upon the Criminal District Court.
This is a full time position. The annual salary for this position is $60,000-$65,000, with benefits (401K, dental, life, medical, vision) .
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@criminalcourt.org.
Drug Court Case Manager (2 positions available)
Job Requirements:
Duties:
All case managers must display a positive attitude and work as a team, being mindful that they work with the public and their job performance reflects upon the Criminal District Court.
This is a full time position. The annual salary for this position is $41,000-$47,000, with benefits (401K, dental, life, medical, vision).
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@criminalcourt.org.
- Manage all aspects of a participant’s progress through the Drug Court Program.
- This position reports to the Lead Case Manager.
Job Requirements:
- Master’s Degree in Counseling or Social Work or a related field required from an accredited university.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience required of work in field or related field.
- Social work practitioner must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners or working toward licensure.
- Computer proficiency required.
- Candidate attributes for success in this position include a positive attitude, team approach, conscientious, compassion, understanding and dedication.
Duties:
- Interview/Screen participant for eligibility using motivational interviewing.
- Refer participant to appropriate treatment programs, counseling agencies, institutions, community partners, education programs, employment and housing assistance.
- Staff with Section Judge every week to discuss client progress and recommend suitable sanctions for non-compliance clients (i.e. more intensive treatment, extend curfew, etc.).
- Meet weekly in Court Intervention Services office or via video conference with active program participants to monitor their progress in the program and promptly record journal notes for each client.
- Appear in court for required status hearings.
- Monitor client drug tests and take immediate necessary action for positive drug test results.
- Collaborate with Department of Public Safety and Corrections probation officers regarding client status.
- Update and keep current all the Automon Integrated Management Systems (AIMS) Drug Court Case Management system information, including: employment, address, telephone number, medical information, medications, new charge information, journal notes, status, sanctions, incentives, community service and treatment plan, if applicable.
- All Case Managers are subject to the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Employee Handbook, Policy and Procedures and Safety Manual.
- All Case Managers are required to attend trainings, workshops and seminars relating to their positions with Criminal District Court and/or Court Intervention Services as appropriate.
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, supervisors and other departments including being sensitive to professional ethics; gender, racial, and cultural diversities; and physical, mental and/or emotional disabilities.
- Maintain confidentiality of Court information and records according to state law and Court rules.
- Comply with all Court and department policies and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace and personal conduct.
- Any and all duties as assigned.
All case managers must display a positive attitude and work as a team, being mindful that they work with the public and their job performance reflects upon the Criminal District Court.
This is a full time position. The annual salary for this position is $41,000-$47,000, with benefits (401K, dental, life, medical, vision).
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@criminalcourt.org.
Domestic Violence Monitoring Court Intake Screener
Domestic Violence Monitoring Court
Intake Screener
FY 2020 Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant
Project Period 9/1/2022 – 8/31/2023
Roles, Responsibilities, & Duties
Qualifications & Skills
This is a full-time position. The annual salary is $37,000-$40,000 plus benefits (401K, dental, life, medical, vision).
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@criminalcourt.org.
Domestic Violence Monitoring Court
Intake Screener
FY 2020 Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant
Project Period 9/1/2022 – 8/31/2023
Roles, Responsibilities, & Duties
- This position is responsible for completing intake assessments with individuals Court mandated to participate in the Domestic Violence Monitoring Court Program.
- Duties include conducting intake screenings and assessments in regards to risks and needs, lethality, trauma, mental health and referring participants to community based programs which could include assistance with housing, employment, vocational training, substance abuse, mental health treatment, parenting, anger management and batterer's intervention.
- Maintains updated electronic files for each participant, including, but not limited to case and attendance notes using the AIMS Case Management System and pertinent statistical data required by the project.
- This position is funded by a Bureau of Justice Assistance grant and reports to the Court Services Administrator.
Qualifications & Skills
- Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work or a related field required from an accredited university.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience required of work in field or related field.
- Extensive experience in working with criminal justice system involved individuals is required.
- Able to demonstrate understanding of the criminal justice system, domestic violence and trauma.
- Proficient written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.
- The Intake Screener is subject to the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Employee Handbook, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Manual.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time position. The annual salary is $37,000-$40,000 plus benefits (401K, dental, life, medical, vision).
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@criminalcourt.org.
Trauma Therapist-Contract (2 positions available)
Trauma Therapist
Bureau of Justice Assistance FY21 Adult Drug Court Enhancement
Project Period 10/1/2021 – 9/30/2025
Roles, Responsibilities, & Duties
Qualifications & Skills
This is a contracted position in which applicants are paid an hourly rate for each hour of clinical services provided. No benefits are included. Hourly rate: $90.00 per clinical hour.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@criminalcourt.org.
All contract employees are subject to the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Employee Handbook, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Manual.
Trauma Therapist
Bureau of Justice Assistance FY21 Adult Drug Court Enhancement
Project Period 10/1/2021 – 9/30/2025
Roles, Responsibilities, & Duties
- Provides individual trauma therapy sessions for co-occurring substance dependent court-mandated participants enrolled in the Orleans Parish Drug Court Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Program.· Meets individually with participants to process recent arrests, family problems and healthy relationships.
- Maintains updated electronic files for each client, including case and attendance notes using the AIMS Case Management System.
- This position is funded by a 48-month Bureau of Justice Assistance grant and reports to the Court Services Administrator.
Qualifications & Skills
- Applicant must be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
- Master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Social Work from an accredited program.
- Skilled in individual and group therapy modalities.
- Extensive experience in trauma therapy and individual counseling required.
- Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
- Proficient written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
This is a contracted position in which applicants are paid an hourly rate for each hour of clinical services provided. No benefits are included. Hourly rate: $90.00 per clinical hour.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@criminalcourt.org.
All contract employees are subject to the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Employee Handbook, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Manual.
Drug Court Clinician- Contract Position
Job Description:
Qualifications and Skills:
This is a contracted position in which applicants are paid an hourly rate for each hour of clinical services provided. No benefits are included. Hourly rate: $45.00 per clinical hour. Maximum amount of clinical hours available is 31 hours. Multiple clinicians will be hired to service all 31 clinical hours. Consistent, guaranteed weekly group schedule.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@criminalcourt.org.
All contract employees are subject to the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Employee Handbook, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Manual.
Job Description:
- Provides clinical services to court-mandated participants enrolled in the Orleans Parish Drug Court Program Intensive Outpatient Program.
- Facilitates group counseling sessions (focused on addressing addiction and criminogenic needs), individual counseling sessions, and/or family therapy as outlined in the participants’ treatment plans.
- Participates in weekly staff meetings with the Clinical Supervisor to provide an update on participant’s progress towards their treatment goals
- If requested by a Judge, attends weekly Drug Court Status Hearings and provides clinical recommendations to the Court.
- Maintains clinical case files for each participant, including case notes and attendance notes.
- Maintain an awareness of drug court best practices.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Applicant must be a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). Provisionally licensed individuals are ineligible for this position.
- Master’s degree in Counseling or Clinical Social Work from an accredited program.
- Skilled in individual and group therapy modalities.
- Experience in substance abuse treatment modalities preferred.
- Demonstrates a solid understanding of substance use disorders and mental health disorders.
- Proficient written, verbal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to be creative and flexible within parameters of treatment programs and modalities.
This is a contracted position in which applicants are paid an hourly rate for each hour of clinical services provided. No benefits are included. Hourly rate: $45.00 per clinical hour. Maximum amount of clinical hours available is 31 hours. Multiple clinicians will be hired to service all 31 clinical hours. Consistent, guaranteed weekly group schedule.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to employment@criminalcourt.org.
All contract employees are subject to the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court Employee Handbook, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Manual.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable state or federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, veteran status, or any other condition protected by applicable state or federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.