About The Position
SOME POSITIONS MAY BE GRANT FUNDED. GRANT FUNDED POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CONTINUATION BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF GRANT FUNDS AND THE EMPLOYEE WILL BE TERMINATED WITHOUT RIGHT OF APPEAL WHEN SUCH FUNDS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive and Promotional list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Behavior Sciences, Business or Public Administration or a related field AND two (2) years of full-time experience in program management or administration. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
Working Conditions: May be required to attend meetings, presentations and events outside of normal working hours.
Licensing and Certification: Valid Nevada Class C Driver’s License at time of appointment. BADA certification as a substance abuse counselor or program administrator preferred.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Provides day-to-day case management duties including mental health evaluations, substance abuse evaluations, referrals, treatment compliance monitoring, clinical consultations, reviewing program compliance, writing court reports, and managing defendant non-compliance. Appears in court regularly, communicates with the District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office and members of the defense bar. Provides statistical reports to comply with grant requirements. Also responsible for DUI evaluations for the court. Gathers information from offenders on substance abuse history, criminal history, family history, occupational/employment status, educational history, medical history, mental health history, and related areas. Administers substance abuse related screening instruments to offenders. Makes recommendations for treatment of offenders to the Court. Compiles information from interview and screening instruments into clear and concise reports for judicial system. Enters data on computer for purposes of creating reports and maintaining statistical database. Enters pertinent client/offender information into computer for communication to the court. Assists in developing and implements program mission, goals, objectives and performance standards. Facilitates collaboration between courts, service providers, District Attorney, Public Defender and the Department of Family and Youth Services on matters relating to case management, process and procedures. Assists in developing written policy and procedures manuals for both adult and juvenile programs. Develops automated case management program with tracking and statistical analysis components required by federal grant mandates. Produces quarterly and annual statistical and financial reports based on performance objectives and grand requisites. Coordinates projects, events or time line management i.e. Board of County Commissioner Agendas, grant applications, etc. Schedules and prepares agendas and minutes for monthly drug court meetings. Audits billing records for accuracy and federal compliance. Maintains active profile with drug court vendors; troubleshooting and mediating client, court, and vendor disputes or problems. Reports directly to the Specialty Court Manager. Responds to judicial requests for intervention in program matters. Attends Court proceedings, staff meetings, case management sessions, and group therapy sessions intermittently to promote quality service. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the court’s services to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer; drives a County or personal motor vehicle in the course of the work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, strength to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Clark County Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package That Includes:
- Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
- Disability Insurance & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Employer-Paid Retirement
- Tuition Assistance
- Credit Union Eligibility
- Nevada has no State Income Tax CLARK COUNTY, NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
01
Please list degrees received in Behavior Sciences, Business or Public Administration or a related field. (Not Rated)
When listing a degree, be specific about field of study, credits earned, and where the degree/credits were received.
02
List all courses/seminars/ training completed that are directly related to the position. (Not Rated)
When listing courses/seminars/training, be specific about the administering institution.
03
Please
select all the licenses that you posses. (Not Rated)
- Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
- Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
- None of the above
04
Do you have two (2) years of full-time experience in program management or administration? (Not Rated)
Note: Qualifying experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application.
05
Please describe your professional experience working as a supervisor and/or a lead person in drug program, counseling/therapy setting or other substance abuse program. Please specify the number and position titles of the employees you supervised or acted as lead. (Up to 15 points)
Complete a separate entry for each employer where your experience was obtained. Include in your answer the following information:
Employer Name
Position
Hours Worked
Dates of Employment
Job Duties
06
Describe in detail your professional experience in maintaining accurate records and files for the periodic preparation of operational, budgetary, technical, statistical and narrative reports. (Up to 10 points)
Complete a separate entry for each employer where your experience was obtained. Include in your answer the following information:
Employer Name
Position
Hours Worked
Dates of Employment
Job Duties
07
Describe in detail your professional experience in a courtroom setting. Include in your response the Court, Judge and jurisdiction. (Up to 10 points)
Complete a separate entry for each employer where your experience was obtained. Include in your answer the following information:
Employer Name
Position
Hours Worked
Dates of Employment
Job Duties
08
Describe in detail your professional experience with diagnosing, assessing or evaluating clients for treatment purposes. (Up to 10 points)
Complete a separate entry for each employer where your experience was obtained. Include in your answer the following information:
Employer Name
Position
Hours Worked
Dates of Employment
Job Duties
09
Describe in detail your professional experience utilizing court or legal related IT computer applications. In addition, describe in detail your professional experience working with various computer software programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel, spreadsheets, e-mail programs). (Up to 5 points)
Complete a separate entry for each employer where your experience was obtained. Include in your answer the following information:
Employer Name
Position
Hours Worked
Dates of Employment
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