Assistant Court Liaison in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Wisconsin Community Services

Job Summary

Act as liaison between court personnel, Mental Health Institutes (MHIs), DOC, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), and all contracted service providers (WFU, BCI, WRC, Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC), and the SR and CR case management providers). Serve as a resource to coordinate problem solving regarding system issues as they relate to Wis.Stat.ch. 971 and 980 process and commitments. Provide tracking, data collection and analysis to identify system issues and work with partners on resolutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide education and consultation to court personnel, MHIs, DOC and the DHS contracted

service providers regarding forensic and civil process, the use of related forms and assist to

resolve issues that may arise.

• Maintain tracking sheets for Competency Examinations, Commitments for Treatment to

  Competency, NGI Pleas, CR Petitions, 980 and SR commitments and petitions.

• Maintain tracking sheets and resources on SharePoint.
• Monitor orders for competency examination, via the WFU tracking sheet and assist with

  resolving issues that may arise.

• Monitor the Mental Health Institution Admissions List and serve as a resource, as needed, in

assisting with admissions and/or transfers to the MHIs.

• Monitor progress reports on individuals who are committed for treatment to competency, add

  individuals to the Cases Waiting tracking sheet when appropriate, and work with court

  personnel to set a hearing within the statutory timeframe.

• Request and confirm return to court transportation orders with the DA’s office and assist to

  resolve issues that may arise.

• Monitor petitions for CR and serve as a resource as needed in assisting with adherence to the

  statutory timeframes that apply.

• Monitor petitions for SR and serve as a resource as needed in assisting with adherence to the

  statutory timeframes that apply.

• Communicate with MHIs, DOC, and the DHS contracted providers all information, and issues

  regarding cases/individuals being tracked.

• Comply with DHS reporting requirements.
• Participate in training as required by WCS and DHS.
• Participate in meetings including but not limited to: Admission Team Meeting and CLS Team Meeting.
• Other job-related duties as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Post high school education.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice, forensic, and civil commitment process preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Follow agency Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures of the agency and of all funding sources.
• Conduct self in an ethical manner.
• Maintain professional and respectful relationships with program staff, other WCS staff, and all external persons and agencies involved with service provision.
• Demonstrate sensitivity toward cultural, ethnic and disability issues.
• Demonstrate commitment to agency values and mission.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system and forensic commitment statutes 971.14(2), 971.14(5) and

  971.17 as well as civil commitments under Chapter 980.

• Ability to analyze multiple data points, identifying trends and process/system issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Flexible.
• Solid computer skills to include CCAP, Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, TEAMS and ZOOM.
• Highly organized with ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to perform computer work for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a remote location setting, as defined by the program, and this status could change

  at any time at the discretion of the agency.

• Typical work week: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30, although some flexibility is necessary.

Wisconsin Community Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.