Description
The Camden County Department of Health & Human Services is seeking a qualified provider to deliver Professional Municipal Court Substance Abuse Advocate Services as part of the Project SAVE (Substance Abuse Visionary Effort) initiative. The selected provider will work with municipal courts to identify and engage individuals with substance use concerns, provide referrals to treatment and recovery support services, and track client outcomes. The provider must have experience working with the NJ Superior Court's "Drug Court" program or similar municipal court services, and must demonstrate cultural competency and the ability to deliver services that are sensitive to the needs of diverse populations.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Providing court-identified defendants with information, linkage, and follow-up services
• Acting as a case manager and liaison between the court, defendants, and treatment providers
• Offering referrals and ensuring connection to appropriate treatment resources
• Tracking and reporting all defendants referred to Project SAVE
• Collaborating with municipal courts, law enforcement, and treatment providers to ensure continuity of services
• Maintaining accurate and timely records of client demographics, engagement, and advocate performance
• Participating in community outreach and education efforts to raise awareness of Project SAVE and promote broader participation.