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.
 

• 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:  Experience in the criminal justice field required.  Prior substance use evaluation and a minimum of two years of monitoring clientele with substance use and/or mental health issues is 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. 
 

 

Licenses and Certifications:   Licensure by Kansas BSRB in addiction counseling is strongly preferred.  Valid Driver's License.

Must pass a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.
 
The City of Olathe offers competitive pay and time off and an exceptional benefits package, including medical (with free Wellbeing Center services), dental, vision, life and disability coverage to eligible employees and dependents. In addition, we offer multiple opportunities for retirement savings including a 457 deferred compensation plan and State of Kansas retirement plan. Additional perks include an employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement and a robust Employee Wellbeing program.