The Sr Administrative Specialist provides administrative support for tasks including office management, vendor coordination, report and document preparation, departmental visitation and recruitment, faculty support, and communication/telephone calls.

Appointed by Judge Bill Anderson, Jr.

Interview, hire, and train new employees.Determine needs, oversee assignments, set goals, resolve disputes, and plan development of employees.Provide technical and logistical support for, and support effective communication between employees and treatment providers.Maintain extensive knowledge of all computer programs, policies, and procedures.Maintain databases and conduct routine maintenance as needed to ensure data integrity.Coordinate activities that affect operational decisions and adhere to local, state, and federal government agencies and grant requirements.Manage contracts and maintain working relationships with treatment providers, sister programs and other community entities.Maintain certifications, credentials, and compliance for court program and employees.Manage relevant websites, social media platforms, advertising and press releases.Order office supplies, signage, printing and publishing.Support, advocate, and fulfill duties for co-workers in their absence.Monitor budgets, purchasing, and petty cash records.Write and edit proposals in response to a variety of funding opportunities.Refer clients to recommended treatment programs, community resources, career placement and educational opportunities.Provide clients with short-term crisis intervention, long-term goal-setting, motivational interviewing, and support.ACHIEVEMENTSGrew program staff from 3 employees to 9.Increased annual operating budget from $75,000 to $1,024,000.Acquired TDMHSAS Certification for Veterans Recovery Court program-2018. Recertified 2023Hosted the National Defense University International Fellows c/o 2020 and 2023.Active participant in the purchase, creation, renovation and sustainability of Judicare, a recovery court residential facility and the first of its kind in the country.Participated in a national panel presentation with retired US General Barry McCaffrey regarding treatment courts.Piloted many programs; e.g Equine-Assisted Therapy, EMDR, Art/Music

Utilize TN-WITS data management system to complete intake profiles for new clients and to maintain treatment updates for existing clients. Obtain documents to compile new client charts.Attend weekly staff meetings to review client progress.

Grant-Funded Position for Veterans Court

Attend regular board meetings.Help assign committees for fundraising events.Organize events and fundraisers in the community.Recruit sponsors to assist with and donate to fundraisers.Maintain historical knowledge of SCVTC and SCVCF activities.

Clerical duties such as filing, both alphabetically and chronologically, data entry into numerous computer programs, disposing of closed and outdated files and assisting prosecutors with tasks as needed.Run errands to provide an efficient workplace.Prepare dockets, state reports and court forms.Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.Investigate to properly compose tickets for state use.Work with defense attorney's and public defenders to recall bench warrants issued by the state.Communicate with customers, employees, and other individuals to answer questions, disseminate or explain information, take orders, and address complaints.Train other staff members to perform work activities, such as using computer applications.Operate communication systems, such as telephone, switchboard, intercom, two-way radio, or public address.ACHIEVEMENTSPetitioned and achieved pay raise for self and co-workers.Compiled, designed, and implemented data tracking system for newly created Veterans Court.Cross-trained to cover all General Sessions divisions.