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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - LAW & JUSTICE REPRESENTATIVE

Kitsap County, WA
  • Kitsap County, WA
    30+ days ago

    Job Description


    Community Advisory Committee Member-Law & Justice Representative – Volunteer

    Kitsap County Mental Health, Chemical Dependency & Therapeutic Courts Program


    Are you passionate about improving outcomes at the intersection of behavioral health and the justice system?

    Kitsap County is seeking a Law & Justice representative to join our Community Advisory Committee, helping guide how funding supports critical services for individuals involved in the legal system. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise and perspective to decisions that impact diversion, treatment, and recovery pathways in our community.


    About the Committee

    The Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, and Therapeutic Court Community Advisory Committee is an 11-member group that advises the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners on behavioral health needs and funding priorities.


    The Committee plays a key role in:

    • Reviewing funding proposals
    • Recommending allocation of Treatment Sales Tax funds
    • Evaluating program outcomes
    • Supporting transparency and accountability in public investments


    As a committee member, you will:

    • Review and score funding applications for community programs
    • Help recommend funding decisions to the Board of Commissioners
    • Provide insight on justice system needs, gaps, and opportunities
    • Evaluate whether funded programs are improving outcomes
    • Contribute to strategic planning and system improvement efforts


    Who Can Apply? We are seeking individuals who:

    • Have professional experience or expertise in the law and justice system, such as:
      • Courts (including therapeutic courts)
      • Law enforcement
      • Prosecution or defense
      • Corrections or reentry services
      • Understand the intersection of behavioral health and the justice system
    • Are committed to fair, ethical, and collaborative decision-making
    • Bring a perspective that helps improve outcomes for justice-involved individuals


    Time Commitment - This is a volunteer role with a meaningful but manageable time commitment:

    • Monthly Meetings (Required):  1 meeting per month (2 hours). Typically held the third Thursday from 5:00–7:00 PM (virtual or hybrid)
    • Annual Funding Review Process (Required – July & August): 7–10 hours per week during this period. Review and score approximately 30–40 proposals. Participate in two in-person evening Executive Sessions (4 hours each)
    • Optional Subcommittees: Up to 10–12 additional hours per year
    • Estimated Total Commitment: ~60–65 hours annually (Most of the workload is concentrated in July and August.)

     

    Why Join?

    • Help shape services that impact justice-involved individuals and families
    • Influence how funding supports diversion, treatment, and recovery
    • Bring your expertise into meaningful community-level decisions
    • Collaborate with a diverse group of community leaders


    Additional Information

    • Members are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners
    • Serve three-year terms (with potential for reappointment)
    • Must have access to technology/internet for participation
    • Conflict of interest guidelines apply during funding decisions


    Selected applicants will:

    • Attend a Committee meeting
    • Meet with staff to review expectations
    • Participate in an interview process
    • Be considered for appointment by the Board of County Commissioners


    For more information or to apply, please contact:

    Hannah Shockley, Kitsap County Department of Human Services

    Phone: (360) 337-4827 email: 

    hshockle@Kitsap.gov


    Kitsap County Commissioner District Map: Kitsap_County_Commissioners_Full.pdf

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKitsap County, WA

    Skills

    • Behavioral Healthunmatched
    • Community Programsunmatched
    • Fundingunmatched
    • Internet Technologyunmatched
    • Law Enforcementunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Program Evaluationunmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Sales Taxunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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