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City of Spokane Seeks Community Court Program Specialist
January 15, 2021 | Alison Pagan

Under direction by the Community Court Judge, the individual performs program specialist tasks involved with the management and navigation of social services for both criminal justice and non-criminal justice involved members of the community.

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

 

  • Provide Individualized Attention to Court Participants.
  • Assist in obtaining Identification for Court Participants.
  • Ensure participants medication compliance and follow through with other recommendations from their doctor.
  • Connect Court Participants to services that assist in acquiring employment or vocational skills.
  • Connect with Forensic Case Navigators.
  • Assist in arranging transportation to Court/Treatment/Housing or other important appointments.
  • Assist in applying for or scheduling inpatient bed dates for participants when applicable.
  • Assist in family reunification including arranging transportation.
  • Performing in-depth intensive case management to identify needs through intake, enrollment, home visits, and long-term support.
  • Collaborating to create individualized case plans and coordinating resources with community partners to support families in the following areas; fatherhood, education, employment housing, transportation, special needs, wellness, finances, childcare, and parenting.
  • Assisting families in becoming advocates for themselves and their children.
  • Providing one-on-one coaching through a peer system.
  • Presenting and communicating any changes in resource eligibility, enrollment processes, etc.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

For more information, including how to apply, click here.