Treatment Courts Coordinator - Ninth District - Pennington, Marshall, Polk and Red Lake Counties

Treatment Courts Coordinator - Ninth District - Pennington, Marshall, Polk and Red Lake Counties

Thief River Falls, MN, United States (Hybrid)

The Ninth Judicial District is seeking a Treatment Court Coordinator for the Pennington County, Marshall County, Polk County, and Red Lake County DWI Courts. This is a full time (40 hours per week/1.00 FTE) exempt, grant-funded position responsible for coordinating and supervising the activities for these Treatment Courts.

Hiring up to the midpoint of the pay band depending upon qualifications and experience.

This position is supervised by the Ninth Judicial District Treatment Court Supervisor with work direction provided by the Treatment Court Judges.

Example of Duties - What You Will Do

The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position:

• Plans, implements, administers and monitors the day-to-day activities of the DWI Courts.
• Directs and maintains an accounting and auditing system with respect to grant funds.
• Writes grant proposals; plans and prepares budgetary estimates and justifications.
• Coordinates and approves expenditures for the Treatment Courts.
• Organizes and coordinates training for the Treatment Court team members.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with treatment agencies, community organizations/businesses, the probation departments, prosecutor's office, public defender's office, law enforcement, and the Department of Human Services.
• Attends and participates in conferences, meetings and committees as the Treatment Court Coordinator.
• Attends case staffings and court hearings.
• Consults with the Treatment Court Judges on a wide range of organizational and managerial issues including but not limited to Treatment Court efficiency and internal and external quality assurance.
• Monitors Treatment Court case management services
• Facilitates community presentations, assists in docket development, coordinates community service, promotes team integrity, develops community resources, monitors quality assurance, develops agendas, collects data and works closely with the program evaluator.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with local and statewide management information systems for reporting performance measures and standard data elements.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all data collected to develop statistical and narrative reports.
• Completes required applications/reports to comply with grant and state requirements.
• Facilitates planning process to create and memorialize eligibility standards, operating policies and procedures.
• Develop necessary forms including memoranda of understanding and contracts of services.
• Create interagency links to address client's ancillary needs in areas of culture, age, gender, medical and mental health provisions.
• Prepares reports to court, state and county agencies.
• Act as liaison to manage and coordinate the Treatment Courts with participating agencies and program participants.
• Communicate effectively - orally and in writing. Exercise a high degree of judgment, tact, diplomacy and competence in dealing with judges, attorneys, court personnel, treatment providers, law enforcement, community resources, and the public.
• Act as representative on various committees associated with Treatment Courts, chemical dependency, and treatment issues.
• Regular travel to each of the counties is expected.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications - What You Must Have

The Minnesota Judicial Branch recognizes the diverse set of skills, strengths, and attributes that an individual may bring into a role. If you have any combination of the experience, training, and education required for this position, apply today!

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S./B.A.) from an accredited college or university with major course work in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field is preferred.
• Experience in the court system, criminal justice and/or chemical dependency assessment and treatment is desired. Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to appointment.

What You Will Bring

Desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of court procedures, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to court.
• Project Management and strong communication skills; both oral and written.
• Considerable knowledge of the habits and actions of people with alcohol and other drug related problems.
• Knowledge of programs and resources available for substance abuse and related issues.
• Excellent ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, court employees, supervisor, peers, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish rapport with people with alcohol and other drug related problems

What You Will Earn

The anticipated starting hourly rate for this position is no less than $31.84 for external hires, with a full future earning potential of $31.84-$49.30 per hour. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor…