State of Alaska
Intake Coordinator (41-5709) Anchorage Therapeutic Courts
State of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
This Position
The Therapeutic Court Intake Coordinator conducts screenings for potential participants, documents the rationale for eligibility determinations, summarizes and shares screening results with the referring Attorney, Therapeutic Court DA, and Project Coordinator, and forwards approved cases to the Multi-Disciplinary Therapeutic Court Team (MDT) for admission. Using these screening tools, the Coordinator develops recommendations for initial case plans, performs program orientations and intake interviews, and assists individuals with completing Medicaid and other public benefit applications, as well as all required intake paperwork and releases of information. The role includes connecting participants with social service agencies for community resources such as public benefits, treatment services, and other court‑ordered supports; tracking referral‑to‑admission milestones to identify delays and notifying the MDT when benchmarks are exceeded; and ensuring accuracy and completeness of all screening and intake data in accordance with statewide standards. The Coordinator enters screening information using standardized formats, prepares correspondence and reports, collaborates with justice and social‑service professionals on referrals, assists with residential treatment and housing applications and placements, attends pre‑court staffing when needed, provides court‑ordered testimony, participates in MDT meetings and trainings, and follows All Rise Adult Drug Court Best Practice Standards while remaining current on related trainings.
This position is grant‑funded for up to three years or until the end of available grant funding.
Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for an advance step placement.
An ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please detail each of these in the required letter of interest.
Experience working with State agencies for example, the Alaska Court System, the Office of Children Services, the Department of Law, the Public Defender Agency, the Office of Public Advocacy, & the Department of Corrections.
Extensive knowledge of mental health, substance use, dual diagnosis and trauma‑informed care practices.
Experience and the ability to perform effective screening and case management services with challenging individuals and ability to provide those services with empathy.
Knowledge of the criminal justice and human services systems.
Effective oral, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to gather and analyze data, identify key issues and relationships, draw conclusions, and make appropriate decisions based on the facts of the situation.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, community mental health and substance use disorder providers, etc.
The Work Hours This position is scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one‑hour lunch break.
Exceptional Benefits for Full‑Time Employees We offer a competitive benefits package that includes
12 paid holidays ,
medical, dental, and optional vision coverage , and
employer‑paid life insurance . Employees are enrolled in the
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
and the
Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) , with access to the
Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan .
Personal leave
is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs.
Enjoy peace of mind and long‑term security while serving your community.
See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information.
LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment.
The State of Alaska does not function as an employer sponsor.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov
For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video: VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts
The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any field.
Substitution:
Four years of any combination of post‑secondary education from an accredited college and/or paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, criminal justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety, law enforcement, mental health, substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation, case management, or similar work experience will substitute for the required degree. This includes service as a Court Case Manager, Courtroom Judicial Assistant, Chambers Judicial Assistant, Court Supervisor, Chief Deputy Clerk, or Clerk of Court with the Alaska Court System or a similar position with another employer.
Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED)
A letter of interest, completed per the instructions below.
Post‑secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED)
Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available.
A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.
LETTER OF INTEREST Please attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to recruitment@akcourts.gov.
Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Detail how you meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred for this position.
The letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
WORK HISTORY If using work experience not already documented in your application, provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part‑time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
EDUCATION If post‑secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.
SELECTION PROCEDURE Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501‑2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.
NEPOTISM REVIEW To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.
BACKGROUND CHECK A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer "no" to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264‑8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.
Recruitment Email: recruitment@akcourts.gov
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone Number: (907) 264‑8242
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This position is grant‑funded for up to three years or until the end of available grant funding.
Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for an advance step placement.
An ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please detail each of these in the required letter of interest.
Experience working with State agencies for example, the Alaska Court System, the Office of Children Services, the Department of Law, the Public Defender Agency, the Office of Public Advocacy, & the Department of Corrections.
Extensive knowledge of mental health, substance use, dual diagnosis and trauma‑informed care practices.
Experience and the ability to perform effective screening and case management services with challenging individuals and ability to provide those services with empathy.
Knowledge of the criminal justice and human services systems.
Effective oral, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to gather and analyze data, identify key issues and relationships, draw conclusions, and make appropriate decisions based on the facts of the situation.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, community mental health and substance use disorder providers, etc.
The Work Hours This position is scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one‑hour lunch break.
Exceptional Benefits for Full‑Time Employees We offer a competitive benefits package that includes
12 paid holidays ,
medical, dental, and optional vision coverage , and
employer‑paid life insurance . Employees are enrolled in the
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
and the
Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) , with access to the
Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan .
Personal leave
is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs.
Enjoy peace of mind and long‑term security while serving your community.
See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information.
LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment.
The State of Alaska does not function as an employer sponsor.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov
For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video: VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts
The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any field.
Substitution:
Four years of any combination of post‑secondary education from an accredited college and/or paraprofessional experience in probation, parole, criminal justice, social services, corrections, criminal investigation, public safety, law enforcement, mental health, substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation, case management, or similar work experience will substitute for the required degree. This includes service as a Court Case Manager, Courtroom Judicial Assistant, Chambers Judicial Assistant, Court Supervisor, Chief Deputy Clerk, or Clerk of Court with the Alaska Court System or a similar position with another employer.
Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED)
A letter of interest, completed per the instructions below.
Post‑secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED)
Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available.
A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.
LETTER OF INTEREST Please attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to recruitment@akcourts.gov.
Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
Detail how you meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred for this position.
The letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
WORK HISTORY If using work experience not already documented in your application, provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part‑time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
EDUCATION If post‑secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.
SELECTION PROCEDURE Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501‑2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.
NEPOTISM REVIEW To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.
BACKGROUND CHECK A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer "no" to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264‑8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.
Recruitment Email: recruitment@akcourts.gov
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone Number: (907) 264‑8242
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