Hybrid Court Liaison bei The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is hiring a Court Liaison for their Adult Forensic team! The Court Liaison facilitates communication between The Harris Center and Harris County Court System. Duties include collaboration with Harris County Court System (District and Criminal Courts), MH jail personnel, and Harris Center Outpatient Clinics. Primary duties include maintaining court records, receiving, preparing or verifying court documents, searching for and compiling information and data, responding to routine requests and using judgment and initiative (with supervisory consultation) to determine necessary response/action in non-routine situations

Your role in Action:

• Maintain flow of information for court orders using multiple systems.
• Effectively interacts with judges, attorneys and other court staff.
• Locate and prepares court documents, records, and psychological/psychiatric referrals.
• Files court response within the unit time frames.
• Schedules appointments and organizes meetings with external and internal individuals.
• Provides software user support managing e-mails and personal calendars.
• Compiles mailing lists, creates presentation materials, drafts flyers, memoranda and correspondence.
• Distributes incoming and outgoing mail as required by unit.
• Takes accurate meeting minutes and distributes them in a timely manner. Conduct all noted follow-up areas within designated timeframe.
• Researches, copies, pulls or sends information as directed within stated timeframe.
• Sends reports or other correspondence within the specified timeframe
• Log and track compliant calls.
• Maintain vender contract files.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Contributes to suicide care and prevention by embracing our values and applying a trauma-informed approach rooted in safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

What qualifications you will need:

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

Experience:

• 5 years of general office experience required. 

Requires Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Correct English usage including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  
• Proficiency in computer software programs, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database management.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with agency personnel, consumers and the general public.
• Proficiency in established record keeping, filing, and purchasing processes and practices
• Must have a computer keyboard speed of at least 65 wpm and pass all clerical support skills tests according to minimum agency requirements.

About us:

The Harris Center is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas.  As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provides care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million.

As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The Harris Center provides a full continuum of services at 80 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the largest communities in the nation.

By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.

What else you should know:

• This posting is associated with position #60027.

What we have to offer:

The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.

Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.

Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.