Family Treatment Specialist

King County Superior Court is seeking a Family Treatment Specialist to join its Family Treatment Court team. The mission of King County Superior Court is to equitably serve the diverse public by administering justice through accessible, inclusive, and unbiased forums for the fair, understandable, and timely resolution of legal matters.

The responsibilities of the Family Treatment Specialist include identifying and recruiting new participants, providing orientation, conducting substance use and mental health screenings and making referrals to treatment agencies. The incumbent recommends court-ordered neuropsychological assessments and trauma treatment when appropriate and assesses potential services for compliance with state-mandated evidence-based requirements.

The incumbent will develop appropriate recovery maintenance-plans, facilitate communication between the court and treatment providers, monitor parents' progress in and compliance with the treatment program, and provide case coordination services. The Family Treatment Specialist is the primary link for clients to substance use and mental health treatment and serves as a member of the Family Treatment Court team that reviews parents' participation and recommends services. The incumbent gathers and maintains data on program performance.

It is the vision of Superior Court to be open to all, trusted by all, and to provide justice for all. To fulfill Superior Court's Mission, Values, and Vision, employees at all levels serve the complex needs of a diverse population of Court users. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation. At Superior Court, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.

Who may apply: This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants. Candidates may be placed on an eligibility list for future vacancies.

Work location: This position performs work remotely and onsite. The regular onsite work location for the position is the Patricia Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle, WA. The incumbent will be required to work at other facilities as assigned, including the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent, WA.

Work schedule: This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week. Work schedule is normally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime-eligible.

Additional materials required: Please include a resume and cover letter that describes how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. These materials are supplemental to your application. You must still completely fill out the on-line application with your relevant education and work experience . Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you include relevant information only on the resume or cover letter, or do not include a resume and cover letter. Applications that state "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.