Proposed_Assistant_Program_Coordinator_Therapeutic_Courts_SC150_job_description
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ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR -
MENTAL HEALTH COURT PROGRAM
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Assistant Program Coordinator Job Class: XXXX
Mental Health Court Program Effective Date: March 2024 Pay Grade: 119 Revision Date: March 2024 FLSA: Non-Exempt
NATURE OF WORK Under general supervision, provides case management services to program participants; conducts a variety of community outreach functions; promotes community awareness of Therapeutic Court issues; presents education materials and outreach services for at-risk populations; and performs other related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this
classi�ication, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be
required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-speci�ic duties.
• Assist the Mental Health Court Program Coordinator in case management duties.
• Attends staf�ing court proceedings.
• Work with and assist volatile clients during time of crisis via personal meetings or phone conversation.
• Develops and facilitates community support for the Mental Health Court Program; conducts community outreach activities and coordinates promotional events.
• Provides care coordination to Program participants; identi�ies and provides referrals to clients; coordinates the delivery of interagency service.
• Maintains program �iles on clients, assuring client con�identiality at all times; assists clients with community program application process.
• Documents client service delivery in program reports as required.
• Assists in compiling and maintaining records, reports, and statistical information.
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Job Title: Assistant Program Coordinator - MHCP Job Class: XXXX
WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is performed in a standard of�ice environment and off-site environments, including community locations and treatment facilities; work involves light physical demands and frequent use of a personal computer and lifting of objects up to 25 pounds.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Associates Degree or CDP or equivalent; AND two (2) years’ experience working with high-risk populations. A valid Driver’s License is required. Speci�ic technical training and certi�ications may be required. Associates Degree or CDP or equivalent; AND two (2) years’ experience working with high-risk populations.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
• County policies and procedures.
• MHCP programs, policies, and procedures.
• Applicable laws and regulations covering public health programs.
• Community service agencies and other governmental assistance programs.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Program records, reports, and documentation.
• Business and personal computers, and standard software applications.
Skills in:
• Interacting with people of all social, economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Maintaining accurate records.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Following verbal and written instructions.
• Performing a variety of community outreach and public relations functions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other staff, County of�icials, outside agencies, community organizations, and the general public.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.