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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
No benefits are offered with this position exceptthose required by the state or federal law. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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KITSAP COUNTY
Show moreKitsap County employs over 1100 employees in jobs that allow employees to make their mark and make a difference in their local community. The County strives to provide effective and efficient services by continually assessing its purpose, promoting and rewarding innovation and fostering employee development. Kitsap's Human Resources team provides the employee programs and benefits to keep Kitsap a great place to work.
- Nancy Buonanno Grennan, Human Resources Director
Our Mission
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Our Vision
If we are successful, Kitsap County will be a trusting & competitive organization that employs and develops the most effective, professional & friendly staff available.
Our Values
We make decisions out of a sense of fairness & we will remember the "Human" part of HR.
We focus on the needs of our customers & work to earn their trust.
We do the right thing, no matter who is involved.
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