Deputy Director of Wellness Court

Deputy Director Of Wellness Court

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The Wellness Court Deputy Director will be responsible for the successful implementation of the Neighborhood Wellness Court, a diversion program designed to increase rapid access to treatment and other supports for people with substance use disorders. The Deputy works closely with the Program Director and program partners to coordinate team functions, recruit and retain staff, monitor staff capacity, improve program design and implementation, and assist with high-level partnerships to maximize positive outcomes for program participants.

Essential functions include coordinating across interdisciplinary program teams and associated partners to deliver high-quality program services; supporting the Director in refining the pilot program and ensuring the success of program expansion; helping oversee day-to-day operations of the Neighborhood Wellness Court pilot program, manage staff and contracts, ensure continuity of care, track and resolve operational challenges; collaborating with stakeholders to reduce systemic barriers to program participation and success; developing, refining, and codifying policies, processes, and procedures that streamline program operations; and supporting data collection and quality improvement measures, monitor outputs and outcomes, establish and oversee evaluations with outside researchers, and communicate program results in a timely manner.

Competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of program design and operations, staff management, performance measures, process improvement, and resource planning; skills in synthesizing information, clearly communicating complex information, and navigating high-level stakeholder engagement; general knowledge of the local criminal justice system; general knowledge of the local behavioral health system; strong reading, writing, and analytical skills; and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience required, master's degree or other advanced degree in a related field preferred; 7+ years of experience working in project or program management, operations, criminal justice and / or behavioral health preferred; and bi-lingual Spanish preferred but not required.