Drug Treatment Court Coordinator

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Thorough knowledge of the science regarding alcohol and other drug abuse and dependence.

• A basic knowledge of evidence-based drug dependence treatment principles to include screening instruments, assessment instruments, treatment models and recovery management techniques.

• A basic knowledge of evidence-based drug court principles and practices.

• Considerable knowledge of community resources for drug court participants and their families.

• Considerable skills regarding effective written and verbal communication techniques.

• Ability to gather social histories and related information, conduct comprehensive interviews, assess information, and prepare findings and recommendations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with drug court participants and their families and professionals who provide services to drug court participants. Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with district court judges and staff; private and state human service agencies; professional groups; and the public.

• Ability to be perceptive, versatile, flexible yet firm and matter of fact when necessary.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to deal with upset, angry, and emotionally charged people and resolve conflicts.

• Skill in the operation of a personal computer with word processing applications and other office equipment as required by the position.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services or criminal justice related field.  

• Two years’ experience with any of the following: providing services to adult substance dependent individuals, conflict resolution, or employment in a related human services or criminal justice field. 

• Experience may substitute for degree. 

• Should have experience in report preparation and experience working with multi-agency systems. 

• Must be able to work well in a team-oriented environment and be self-motivated.

• Employment dependent on results of Criminal Background Check. 

Licensure and Certification Requirements:

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Montana driver's license; proof of insurance if using a personal vehicle on State business.