Advertisement FlyerThis grant-funded position is responsible for overseeing the implementation, coordination, and ongoing operations of the Veterans Treatment Court program. As the liaison between the criminal justice system, treatment providers, and support services, the Veterans Treatment Court Director plays a pivotal role in ensuring program success and meeting the needs of veteran participants. This position works in close collaboration with judges, specialty court staff, the Adult Probation Department, Treatment Alternatives to Street Crimes (TASC), the United States Veteran’s Administration’s Justice Outreach Specialist, and other local organizations. This position will also collaborate with peer mentors, community behavior health providers, law enforcement, and ancillary veteran organizations. This position is based in Moore County, NC and requires a combination of office-based and community-based work. Travel within the county and frequent evening or weekend work may be required.
•Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
•Strong organizational and time-management abilities
•In-depth understanding of mental health issues such as PTSD, TBI, and substance use
•Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
•Proficiency in grant writing, report preparation, and data tracking systems
•Knowledge of adult mental health and substance use treatment is essential
•Strong background in program management and community engagement
•Associate degree and at least three (3) years of relevant experience in veteran assistance programs, criminal justice, and/or behavioral health
•Due to the high rate of substance abuse and behavioral health issues related to PTSD in the Moore County region, experience in the high-threat, overseas operations is highly desired, in order to fully relate to the program participants and liaison with community behavioral health and veteran’s assistance programs.
•Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license
•Will be required to obtain the U.S. Department of Justice Grants Financial Management Training Certification within 60 days of employmentThis is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires walking, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity employer.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.
All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug test and post offer physical.
Moore County is an E-Verify Participant