Treatment Court Coordinator

Also called: Drug Court Coordinator, Problem-Solving Court Coordinator

Runs special courts that give people treatment and supervision instead of prison.

A day in the life

Treatment court coordinators work with judges, prosecutors, and counselors to track participants' progress in recovery. They organize weekly team meetings and celebrate 'graduations' when people complete the program. It's a blend of social work and the justice system.

Pay over a career

Starting
$42k
Typical
$58k
High
$85k

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 social work, criminal justice, or psychology.

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

Majors to look at: Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Approximate; these courts are expanding.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI may help track drug tests and attendance; coordinating judges, counselors and participants in recovery stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Psychology, Health science class, Sociology, AP U.S. Government.

Official data: O*NET occupation 21-1092.

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