Treatment Court Specialist

Salary: $22.00 Hourly
Location : Public Safety Building, 7200 Barrister Dr., Boise, ID
Job Type: Full-Time with Benefits
Job Number: 02960
Department: Sheriff
Division: CSB- Community Transition Center
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/2/2026 11:59 PM Mountain


General Summary
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*** This is a temporary position funded through a grant. Continuation of this position is dependent on ongoing grant funding and program needs. The anticipated duration of this role is through May 2028, though this timeline may be adjusted based on funding status. ***
The Ada County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Treatment Court Specialist to assist participants with the Ada County Treatment Court programs. Ada County Treatment Courts include specialized programs such as Drug Court, Veterans Court, and Mental Health Court. These courts focus on case planning, workforce assistance, treatment coordination, and overall program compliance. In this position, you will work with a team of Reentry Specialists, Deputies, Programs staff, and the Treatment Courts to set participants up for success in the community. This position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Court Services Bureau, but will also be required to travel to the courthouse.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The incumbent performs complex, sensitive, and varied work under general direction. The position will be required to exercise discretion and independent judgement to accomplish work.

BENEFITS
Low cost medical, dental, and vision insurances
Idaho PERSI retirement plan
Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3%
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health and Dependent Care
Post-Employment Health Plan - 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances
Eleven (11) paid holidays annually
Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave
No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities
Wellness Program
Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA

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Essential Functions

• Coordinates paperwork for potentially eligible candidates for the Ada County Treatment Courts;
• Researches and compiles data and information on participants who are in custody, absconding or involved in criminal activity;
• Acts as a point of contact/liaison between the Ada County Sheriff's Office and all partnering agencies;

• Serves as a case manager for treatment court participants who are in custody;

• Coordinates and distributes documentation for Treatment Court participants within the Ada County Sheriff's Office;
• Facilitates phone calls with Treatment Court Deputies while participants are in custody;
• Tracks and evaluates participant's program compliance and non-compliance while in custody by working with other ACSO and outside agency divisions, county partners, and vendors;
• Ability to speak with a diverse population to gather information;
• Reviews and interprets court documentation;
• Enters data accurately into multiple system databases;
• Facilitates communication and helps resolve disputes involving Treatment Courts, law enforcement, partner agencies, treatment providers, in-custody Treatment Court participants, and other who interact with the program; and

• Attends court and staffing meetings weekly and oversees the preparation of weekly staffing reports.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Completes special projects as assigned;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required;
• Must have a valid and current driver's license;
• Experience in data/intelligence gathering and reporting;
• Knowledge of legal terminology and forms preferred;
• Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling;
• Knowledge of computer systems, file structure, and thorough knowledge of MS Office;
• Skill in communicating with diverse populations;
• Ability to navigate multiple database systems;
• Ability to work independently and have well developed interpersonal skills;
• Ability to review documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance;
• Ability to compile data and information for reports;
• Ability to compose letters and memoranda;
• Ability to interpret policy and procedure manuals;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of data; and
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a polygraph and background investigation;
• Must be able to work dayshift hours with some flexibility required;

• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment;
• May be required to sit or stand for an extended period of time;
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.;
• Work may require entering a secured facility; and

• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks.

DISCLAIMER

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veteran's Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed "key positions" in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code.
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Ada County recognizes that employees are our most valuable asset. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to benefit-eligible employees designed to support the health, wellness and long-term financial stability of our employees and their families.


Healthcare:

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision premiums and deductibles
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investments Plans:

• PERSI retirement benefits
• 457(b) post or pre-tax investments options with up to 3% employer match
• 401(k)

Wellbeing Program:

• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal concerns.
• Free ACHD Commuter ride vanpool program
• Free bus pass

Paid-leave:

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Approximately 96 hours of vacation accrual for full-time employee
• Approximately 96 hours of sick accrual for full-time employee
• 5 days paid bereavement leave

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Basic Life Insurance employer paid if benefit eligible
• Short Term Disability employer paid if benefit eligible

Optional Benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• NCPERS Decreasing Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Employee, Spouse, Child Life Insurance
• Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance
• AFLAC

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This position requires a high attention to detail. Describe a job you have held that required you to be highly detail oriented and the duties you performed.
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Do you have previous experience working with offenders or a difficult population? If yes, please provide examples.
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Please describe your computer skills in an office environment. This includes what programs you have used (specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and any others) and your level of experience with them.
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