Drug Court Coordinator

Also called: Treatment Court Coordinator

Runs a special court program where people with addiction get treatment instead of jail.

A day in the life

Prepares the weekly team meeting with the judge, prosecutor, and counselors, checks drug-test results, and cheers when a participant graduates after 18 months sober.

Pay over a career

Starting
$45k
Typical
$62k
High
$88k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in criminal justice, social work, or counseling.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Criminal Justice, Social Work.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Approximate.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps track drug tests and schedules; teamwork with judges and cheering on participants stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Government, Psychology, Criminal justice CTE.

Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1092.

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