Community Care Court Coordinator

Position: Community Care Court Coordinator

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Mission and Statement of Cooperation:

The mission of the Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness (SPEH) is to prevent and end homelessness by uniting the communities of Manatee and Sarasota Counties through engagement and collaboration with business and civic leaders, service providers, faith-based organizations, advocates, concerned citizens, and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. SPEH encourages and expects a high degree of cooperation and collaboration among its staff and stakeholders. The specific duties of each position require flexibility and cooperation to achieve organizational goals and objectives.

Summary:

The person in this position will be responsible for coordinating and case managing the clients within Community Care Court (CCC). The Case Manager for Community Care Court will play an integral role within the Continuum of Care (CoC) collaborating with community partners to connect clients with various resources and provide ongoing case management and supportive services to achieve positive outcomes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Act as a liaison and consult with community agencies and the judicial system to maintain coordination in the treatment process for the clients within CCC.
• Work closely with law enforcement Homeless Outreach Teams and court systems to continue the development of the CCC in both North and South Sarasota County.
• Attend Community Care Court scheduled dates to advocate for the clients within CCC.
• Develop a plan with each client and provide intervention counseling when necessary.
• Refer, advocate, and link clients to additional supportive services and resources within the community as needed and to include resources for housing. Providing “warm handoffs” whenever possible.
• Meet with clients at minimum once a week to build rapport and ensure they are following their agreed upon treatment plan and providing case management as needed.
• Prepare case records, documentation, monthly statistics, and other information as needed.
• Heavy documentation is required including maintenance of client files and data entry into the Community Services Information System (CSIS).
• Participate in Oneby1 and HOT case conferencing, as well as attend other community meetings and trainings as required.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, Coordinated Entry and service providers within the CoC.
• Collaborate effectively and foster relationships with service providers, City officials and other employees, citizens, and community groups.
• Uphold the values and advocate for the mission of the Suncoast Partnership.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the Suncoast Partnership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, or a relatable field and/or three (3) to five (5) years of experience working in the mental health and substance abuse field. Experience working with the unhoused is a plus. Knowledge of the court system is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must work well under pressure.
• Must be flexible and able to multi-task.
• Must be able to work effectively with populations that have experienced vulnerability, trauma, economic poverty, incarceration, substance use, developmental delays, compromised mental wellness, brain injuries, literacy and numeracy issues, and/or other conditions or situations that have impacted housing stability.
• Must be solution-focused and organized in achieving objectives with all service users.
• Must have analytical, strategic, and critical thinking skills for effective problem-solving.
• Must be able to motivate and organize self to complete tasks with service users, often in non-therapeutic environments.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with collaborative partners in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to prepare succinct, coherent, and technically accurate reports and analyses.
• Computer skills and data entry required.
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and appropriate vehicle insurance.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed within an office setting and in the community with service providers and clients.
• Street outreach may be required and may include a variety of environmental conditions including wooded, urban, and/or unsanitary areas.
• Travel throughout the Continuum of Care is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to read computer screens and printed documents.
• Ability to hear well enough to communicate with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Ability to type, to write, and to use telephone.
• Ability to be mobile by moving oneself from place to place quickly and easily; carry and lift; walk and climb stairs; bend, stoop or kneel; reach with hands and arms; and walk distances through rough and uneven terrain.

NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the employee performing this job. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract of employment. SPEH may change job descriptions at any time, with or without notice as needs require.