Job Details

Resource Coordinator - Berrien Wellness Court

• $53,522 - $71,726/ Year
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan

Duties:

• Reviews the Daily Booking Report to identify and screen candidates for Berrien Specialty Courts.
• Conducts state- and court-approved assessments, coordinates mental health evaluations as needed, obtains releases and diagnoses from providers, and refers eligible individuals to Berrien Recovery Court or Berrien Sobriety Court when appropriate.
• Prepares and presents screening results, LS/CMI scores, and participant files to the team for qualification.
• Administers drug and alcohol testing for all Berrien Specialty Courts and serves as the primary court contact for current BWC participants.
• Collaborates with probation officers and treatment providers to implement court orders, including arranging treatment or detention placements, transportation, and access to community resources.
• Maintains accurate data entry in DCCMIS in compliance with SCAO standards and schedules and attends required review hearings, team meetings, and stakeholder sessions.
• This description is intended to illustrate the type and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. It may not be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human services, criminal justice, corrections, correctional administration, behavioral health science, social science, psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, guidance counseling, or related field; OR
• Bachelor's degree and an accumulated total of three (3) years of paid full-time experience working in the mental health field or in a treatment setting with substance-use disordered clients.

Special Requirements:

• College transcripts must be submitted with application.
• May be assigned to multiple office locations throughout Berrien County based on program coverage needs and will have regular contact with individuals convicted of criminal offenses.
• Must possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator’s license and access to a reliable vehicle throughout the course of employment.
• Will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical, including drug testing prior to employment.
• A background check will be performed, and employees will be fingerprinted.
• Subject to random alcohol and drug testing.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications.
• Comfortable with public speaking and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Foreign language proficiency or experience working with diverse populations is preferred.

Note:

• The BWC Resource Coordinator position is funded through annual grants awarded by SCAO, which run from October 1 through September 30. In the event grant funding is not renewed or is reduced, the position and/or program may be terminated unless alternative funding is secured.