Position Summary:

Person in this position will be primarily responsible for assisting the Criminal Justice Liaison in duties required to perform outreach in the state of Florida, complete screening assessments and make "placements" for criminally involved persons who are living with a chronic substance abuse problem, and who may also be living with mental illness. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

Serve as back up to the Criminal Just Liaison in corresponding between WestCare and Drug Courts, the County Jails, Public Defender's Office, Department of Corrections, and other criminal justice entities, for the receiving and processing of referrals (for placement) of criminally involved clients living with chronic substance abuse. Completely track and store all required documentation accurately Communicate with staff and clients regarding court hearings and facilitate client attendance at hearings Communicate with counselors to ensure that required reports have been submitted to the legal entity requesting them Assist clients in addressing current legal and child custody needs via phone calls and video meetings Develop and maintain working knowledge of available community resources and act as liaison to persons involved. Complete client admission documentation (DC5-404, ASAM, Screenings) and add to new client chart Establish and maintain a County-wide network of transitional housing and other recovery focused programs which will accept referrals of criminally involved homeless persons. Complete a monthly referral and waitlist report and submit to designated administrative staff Serve as a back up to the Criminal Justice Liaison in representing WestCare at court and probation hearings, as needed. Communicate daily with Criminal Justice Liaison regarding active client information to ensure timely communication with Drug Courts, Department of Corrections, and other criminal justice entities,