Treatment Court Operations Specialist (Business Professional I)

Sarasota County Government

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About The Position

In this role, you will be responsible for... Court Operations & Docket Coordination: Prepare and manage court dockets, ensuring accuracy and timely scheduling Coordinate hearings and pleas with judicial partners and distribute dockets Draft court orders and attend hearings and staffings Track arrests, warrants, and new charges; communicate updates and schedule future court dates Program Data, Reporting & Compliance: Track Treatment Court data, outcomes, and performance trends Develop dashboards and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports Ensure database accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness Support data requests and assist with grant and funding research Administrative & Operations Support: Maintain accurate documentation and timely data entry Track program fees, fines, restitution, and assist with invoices and disbursements Provide front desk and lab coverage as needed Support onboarding and training of team members Case Management & Community Coordination: Provide backup support to case managers across multiple programs Conduct client intakes and screenings for treatment placements Build and maintain strong partnerships with community providers Visit and evaluate service providers; deliver presentations as needed Facilitate group sessions and coordinate client referrals

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with 3+ years of job-related experience (i.e.: working with Drug Courts or related experience performing duties for Court Administration, treatment courts, or other social services or counseling fields).
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, counseling, social or behavioral science, or in a related field with 1+ year of job-related experience (preferred).
• 5+ years of professional related experience can be substituted for the degree at the manager's discretion. Please note that 30 college credits are considered equivalent to 1 year of college.
• Valid Florida driver's license by date of hire.
• Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.
• CJIS Clearance: The successful candidate will be subject to an extensive background check(s) as part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in Drug Court, Court Administration, treatment courts, or related social services/counseling fields.
• Strong knowledge of the judicial process and substance use treatment; advanced professional certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to promote teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Proficient with technology and office systems; able to develop and implement policies and obtain/maintain FDLE FCIC/NCIC certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage court dockets, ensuring accuracy and timely scheduling
• Coordinate hearings and pleas with judicial partners and distribute dockets
• Draft court orders and attend hearings and staffings
• Track arrests, warrants, and new charges; communicate updates and schedule future court dates
• Track Treatment Court data, outcomes, and performance trends
• Develop dashboards and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
• Ensure database accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
• Support data requests and assist with grant and funding research
• Maintain accurate documentation and timely data entry
• Track program fees, fines, restitution, and assist with invoices and disbursements
• Provide front desk and lab coverage as needed
• Support onboarding and training of team members
• Provide backup support to case managers across multiple programs
• Conduct client intakes and screenings for treatment placements
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community providers
• Visit and evaluate service providers; deliver presentations as needed
• Facilitate group sessions and coordinate client referrals

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree