• Designs, implements, coordinates and supervises operations of Adult Drug Court team, which includes judges, defense attorneys, prosecutors, court staff, law enforcement officers, jail staff, and various health service providers, in accordance with established policies and procedures for providing integrated treatment and criminal justice case management to participants with substance abuse.
  • Plans, organizes and determines overall program organization, mission, core services, and allocation of financial, human and capital resources
  • Provides leadership in attracting, retaining and developing an engaged workforce in the delivery of superior services to County residents.
  • Directs the work of and manages Adult Drug Court staff. Participates in interviews and selecting new Provides training and instructions and ongoing development needs. Provides coaching, counseling, and mentoring to allow for optimal performance. Assigns tasks and reviews work. Aides in the preparation of performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. Provides recommendations regarding employee transfers, promotions, and discharge.
  • Conducts and monitors substance use screenings, consultations, assessments, individualized treatment planning, referrals, and behavior management planning of adults with substance abuse. Formulates clinical recommendations for judicial review based on behavioral health diagnoses, treatment, and treatment response. Conducts and/or facilitates screenings and assessment for criminogenic risk factors.
  • Confers with various boards, officials, and professionals on status of participants. Conducts home visits with the assistance of law enforcement as needed.  Plans and organizes graduation ceremonies for successful program participants.  
  • Connects court participants to medically necessary treatment services and coordinates clinical care among treatment providers. Utilizes a wide range of community programs and services to meet individuals needs including education, vocational training, family, and specialized programs in behavioral health.
  • Provides administrative direction to the Division through the policies, procedures and directives that are continually updated. Counsels staff on changes and interpretations of laws, guidelines, policies and procedures.
  • Manages fiscal functions including development and presentation of the program’s operating budget, monitoring of revenues and expenditures, development of funding mechanisms and sources, ensuring that all program expenditures are within budget and as cost-effective as possible.
  • Develops forecast plan, develops and implements strategies and programs to accomplish goals and objectives by using program evaluation data along with new and existing laws, rules, regulations, best practice standards and socio-economic trends.
  • Represents Benton County Adult Drug Court as spokesperson at community and public meetings. Plans, conducts, and presents at various types of meetings, including public meetings.
  • Participates in networking with community agencies and developing relationships with stakeholders throughout the community through speaking engagements, participation on various committees and boards, and utilizing media resources, including social media.
  • Develops Memoranda of Agreement among various partners in the court treatment community outlining mutual expectations, responsibilities, and commitments for the ongoing operations of the courts, as needed.
  • Composes general correspondence and reports; proofreads and edits documents.
  • Enters, scans, updates, and maintains information in spreadsheets, databases, and reports. Oversees the collection and recording of criminal history data.
  • Maintains electronic filing, paper filing, and record systems to provide easy access to records and information; provides retention of records as required by Office and County policies.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.