Court Liaison - FSPA en The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is hiring a Court Liaison for their Forensic team! The Court Liaison performs a combination of duties related to facilitating communication with the courts, administrative and/or clerical tasks to support the Forensic Single Portal Authority (FSPA) Program staff. Duties will include collaboration with the FSPA Program staff, Court personnel, JBCR Program Staff and Adult Forensic management. Primary duties include maintaining court records, receiving, preparing or verifying court documents, searching for and compiling information and data pertinent to the FSPA Program.

The Court Liaison will provide administrative information to department personnel and perform miscellaneous support functions as assigned. Additional duties include providing administrative support for the Director of Court Services to ensure accurate tracking of program metrics.

Your role in Action:

• Maintain flow of information for court orders using multiple systems and effectively communicates
  with judges, attorneys and other court staff as needed.
• Provides routine office support according to organization/departmental procedures such as: answering 
  phone calls, responding to emails, coordination of court orders, distributing orders, updating system 
  details, typing and filing.
• Assembles, enters, organizes data in program tracking systems on a daily bases to maintain accurate 
  information for reporting.
• Complies reports and distributes according to departmental/organizational procedures
• Provides administrative support for the Program Director in accordance with 
  departmental/organizational procedures.
• Complies with The Harris Center and HCSO policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and 
  contractual requirements.
• Adapts to a changing work requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned

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:

• The person must have well developed interpersonal, organizational skills and be a team player with a 
  desire to provide high level customer service.
• Possess strong verbal and communications skills and interacts effectively at all levels within the 
  organization.
• Requires a typing speed of 35 wpm and must pass all clerical support skills test at a minimum average 
  of 55 or above.
• Good interpersonal and public relation skills.
• Solid analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Well organized and project management skills.
• Able to work well independently and willing to work on assigned shift/days.

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 #62100.

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.