Judicial Service Diversion Specialist - Full Time

Join a supportive team who values personal & professional growth and development! If you are passionate about advocating for others and helping to make a positive impact, you will fit right in to our culture!

As our full-time Diversion Specialist, you will work in the Justice Center screening and interviewing potential clients. You will coordinate with Judicial Services Director and other team members to collect data and organize case documents.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm

Pay

Starting rate for this role is $19.00 per hour.

Benefits

Being a part of a non-profit behavioral health organization has some unique benefits, along with our incredible health insurance options. Working here at SouthLight, you will be able to make a difference in people's lives every day, and know that you are a part of inspiring positive change in your community.

Full-time employees are eligible for medical benefits the first of the month 30 days after hire date. Options for a standard plan and an HSA plan with a $300 initial contribution and up to a $25 per paycheck match. 10 paid holidays and PTO hours which accrue at a rate of 10 hours per month. After 6 months employees are eligible to enroll in our 401(k) plan which has a 4% match. Company paid life insurance, short and long term disability, in house and paid training opportunities, and additional pay for working holidays.

Job Responsibilities

• Interview and screen all clients for appropriate diversion programs
• Provide case management for Judicial clients
• Maintain updated information regarding client treatment and community service to the District Attorney, attorneys, prosecutors, clients, and District Court Judges
• Serve as an agency representative in court proceedings and in the Judicial Center
• Prepare, organize, and update case document files for court hearings
• Prepare daily & monthly court dockets (calendars)
• Monitor and review case files to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with statutes, policies, and criminal procedures
• File all continuances and called and failed cases
• Compile ongoing monthly and yearly statistical data for all case files, denoting disposition of cases, demographic information by program type.
• Develop & maintain ongoing and effective relationships with community resources and referrals sources
• Utilize Odyssey to check records and update court information for files

Qualifications

Educational and Experience

• 4 year degree in Human Services field
• 1-3 years of experience working in criminal justice preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Microsoft Office
• Court and Judicial Systems
• Substance Use and Mental Health
• Case Management
• Organization
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Skills

About SouthLight Healthcare

Tap into your passion at SouthLight Healthcare. Build your career in an environment where your voice, passion and work matters every day. At the core of SouthLight is a commitment to our values, our employees and clients. We strive to be an organization where every colleague can contribute and excel. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a culture that values diversity and inclusion. SouthLight offers competitive opportunities and a robust benefits package.

Founded in 1970, SouthLight Healthcare is one of the area's largest and long-established nonprofit providers of substance use treatment and mental health services. With outpatient and community-based programs, SouthLight provides prevention, education and treatment services in the Triangle and beyond. SouthLight has multiple office locations throughout the Triangle area, serving more than 9,000 clients each year. Services include adult outpatient counseling, Intensive Outpatient Program, Psychiatric Services and Medication Management, Opioid Treatment Program, Court Deferral Program, Peer Support Services, Family Centered Treatment, Community Support Team and a residential treatment program for women and children and more.

How to Apply

You may apply at our website: https://www.southlight.org/careers & click "View Current Openings" You can also sign up for job alerts!