Juvenile Drug Court Case Manager

Position description

The Juvenile Drug Court Case Manager position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties and functions in support of the court’s Family Dependency Drug Court and Early Childhood Court program. The position offers an excellent opportunity to serve families during their involvement with the child welfare system while gaining valuable experience through direct involvement in the court process. Duties include: Creating, entering, monitoring, and maintaining case information. Direct involvement in case progression, docket preparation, status updates and program referrals. Collaboration with participants, team members and judges in court staffing and judicial hearings.

The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail and excellent oral and written communications skills. Experience with MS Office Suite applications, a working knowledge of our criminal justice system to include early childhood development, early childhood special education, substance abuse treatment and a passion to serve children and their families.

A bachelor’s degree in a human service field, social work, child psychology, sociology, or closely related field preferred. The content of the coursework or training must relate to the growth and development, and education of children. Substance abuse certification preferred.  Additional relevant experience may substitute for recommended education level on a year-for-year basis.

This is an Orange County funded position with benefits. This position will be located at the Juvenile Justice Center, 2000 East Michigan Street, Orlando Florida.