Court Services Specialist

At the City of Olathe, Kansas we are “Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service” and we have the results and the awards to prove it! The City of Olathe is a consistent leader in national public sector customer service results. Recognition by 24/7 Wall St. as one of “America’s Best Cities to Live” and selection to Bloomberg Philanthropies’ “What Works Cities” initiative place Olathe in an elite category for local government.

The City of Olathe is recruiting a Court Services Specialist who will support our vision and embrace our core values of leadership through service, teamwork, customer service, learning and communication. We are seeking a professional to work in an innovative and collaborative environment, pursuing the highest quality customer service for our internal and external customers.

The Court Services Specialist monitors an identified caseload of diversion and probation clients under the jurisdiction of the Olathe Municipal Court.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor caseload of clients placed on diversion and/or probation, including compliance with payment orders, treatment/educational classes, mental health services, investigate violations and prepare appropriate reports for revocation, be present at required dockets with updates, and utilize other sanctions appropriately.
• Document/keep up to date monitoring records, review for completion and/or compliance and maintain client files according to file retention policies.
• Communicate and coordinate appropriately with outside agencies involved and provide referrals to community resources as needed.
• Complete appropriate substance use evaluations and/or pre-sentence investigations following all protocols, as tasked by direct supervisor, on an as needed basis.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Experience: Two years of experience in the criminal justice field required. Prior substance use evaluation and monitoring experience preferred.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in psychology, social work, criminal justice or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Licenses and Certifications: Must be licensed by Kansas BSRB in addiction counseling. Valid Driver’s License is required.

Must pass a pre-employment background check and physical and drug screen. Must qualify to serve as an agency REJIS terminal operator.