Salary: $32.77 - $48.43 Hourly
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: 29489
Department: Justice Court - Las Vegas
Opening Date: 08/05/2025
Closing Date: 8/19/2025 5:01 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION The Las Vegas Justice Court is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Specialty Courts Coordinator position. As a member of our team, you will provide clinical case management duties associated with specialty courts, conducts clinical substance abuse evaluations of prospective specialty court participants, and maintains and reports associated program data.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
NOTE: A resume is required in addition to the completed employment application. Applications submitted without a copy of the candidate's resume are incomplete and will not be considered.
A valid license or internship as CADC or LADC in the State of Nevada required. Applications submitted without a copy of candidate's
CADC or LADC license (State of Nevada) or proof of internship are incomplete and will not be considered.
Required certifications/licenses may be submitted in the following ways.
- Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.
- Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to County HR Recruitment Analyst:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Behavior Sciences or a related field AND two (2) years of full-time experience in the direct provision of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment services. All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written
in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Working Conditions: Job duties will expose the incumbent to hostile and abusive individuals. May be required to attend meetings, presentations and events outside of normal working hours.
Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment. Must possess a valid license or internship as CADC or LADC in the State of Nevada.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Provides day-to-day case management duties including substance abuse evaluations, referrals, treatment compliance monitoring, clinical consultations, reviewing program compliance, writing court reports, and managing defendant non-compliance.
- Appears in court regularly, communicates with the District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office and members of the defense bar.
- Provides statistical reports to comply with grant requirements.
- Also responsible for DUI evaluations for the court.
- Gathers information from offenders on substance abuse history, criminal history, family history, occupational/employment status, educational history, medical history, mental health history, and related areas.
- Administers substance abuse related screening instruments to offenders.
- Makes recommendations for treatment of offenders to the Court.
- Compiles information from interview and screening instruments into clear and concise reports for judicial system.
- Enters data on computer for purposes of creating reports and maintaining statistical database.
- Enters pertinent client/offender information into computer for communication to the court.
- Assists in developing and implementing program mission, goals, objectives and performance standards.
- Facilitates collaboration between courts, service providers, District Attorney, Public Defender and the Department of Family Services on matters relating to case management, process and procedures.
- Assists in developing written policy and procedures manuals for both adult and juvenile programs.
- Develops automated case management program with tracking and statistical analysis components required by federal grant mandates.
- Produces quarterly and annual statistical and financial reports based on performance objectives and grant requisites.
- Coordinates projects, events or time line management i.e. Board of County Commissioner Agendas, grant applications, etc.
- Schedules and prepares agendas and minutes for monthly drug court meetings.
- Audits billing records for accuracy and federal compliance.
- Maintains active profile with drug court vendors; troubleshooting and mediating client, court, and vendor disputes or problems.
- Reports directly to the Specialty Courts Manager.
- Responds to judicial requests for intervention in program matters.
- Attends Court proceedings, staffings, case management sessions, and group therapy sessions intermittently to promote quality service.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the court's services to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Uses standard office equipment, including a computer; drives a County or personal motor vehicle in the course of the work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, strength to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds, vision to read printed materials and a VDT screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
- More Money in Your Pocket
- 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
- No Social Security Deduction
- No State Income Taxes
- Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
- - Employer pays 90% of premium
- Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
- 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
- Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
- Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- AD&D - Employer Paid
- Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
- Generous Leave Accruals that include:
- 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
- Other leave options
- Catastrophic Leave
- Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
- Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
- Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
- Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
- Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month
*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
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In order to be considered for this position, you must include a resume in addition to the application. Applications submitted without a resume will be considered incomplete. Resumes may be attached to the online application or emailed to All application materials must be received by the closing date/time on the posting announcement.
- I understand I must include a resume in addition to the completed application in order to be considered for this position. I further understand these must be submitted by the closing date listed on the posting announcement.
02
In order to be considered for this position, you must include a copy of your valid CADC or LADC license (State of Nevada) or proof of internship with your application. Applications submitted without a CADC or LADC license (State of Nevada) or proof of internship (State of Nevada) will be considered incomplete. License/internship proof may be attached to the online application or emailed to All application materials must be received by the closing date/time on the posting announcement.
- I understand I must include a valid CADC or LADC license (State of Nevada) or proof of internship (State of Nevada) in addition to the completed application in order to be considered for this position. I further understand these must be submitted by the closing date listed on the posting announcement.
03
The following questions 3-10 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area). Which best describes your level of education?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade School or Technical Degree
- Some College (1-29 semester credits)
- Some College (30-59 semester credits)
- Some College (60-89 semester credits)
- Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
04
List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
05
Indicate your full-time professional experience in the direct provision of substance abuse and/or mental health treatment services.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
06
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 5. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
07
Do you currently hold a valid Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license in the State of Nevada?
- Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) license.
- Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license.
- No, I currently do not hold a valid Nevada Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) license.
- No, I currently do not hold a valid Nevada Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) license.
08
Do you currently hold a valid internship as a Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Nevada?
- Yes, I currently hold a valid internship as a Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) in the state of Nevada.
- Yes, I currently hold a valid Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Nevada.
- No, I do not currently hold a valid Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in the State of Nevada.
09
List the internship(s) that are directly related to the position (see template below).
Pending or Completed:
If pending, how many hours have been completed:
10
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
- Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
- Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
- No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
11
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment. - I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
12
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with diverse client populations.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 4 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
13
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with violent offenders.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 4 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
14
Indicate your full-time professional experience dealing with challenging or difficult clients.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 4 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
15
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 12-14. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
16
Indicate your full-time professional experience providing crisis intervention.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 4 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
17
Indicate your full-time professional experience discussing difficult topics and challenging client's thinking errors.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 4 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
18
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with the severely mentally ill.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 4 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
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Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 16-18. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
20
Indicate your full-time professional experience working in a Court environment.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 4 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
21
Indicate your full-time professional experience working in a team environment.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 4 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
22
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 20-21. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
23
Indicate your full-time professional experience completing multiple tasks with similar deadlines.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 4 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
24
Indicate your full-time professional experience tracking data and providing statistical reports to comply with grant requirements.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 4 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
25
Indicate your full-time professional experience using various types of case management databases such as Unity, Odyssey, DCCM and other data collection systems.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 4 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
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Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 23-25. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
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