Program Coordinator (Treatment Court Coordinator)

Initial Posting Date: 02/28/2024 Application Deadline: 03/11/2024 Agency: Judicial Department Salary Range: $6,140 - $9,525 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Program Coordinator (Treatment Court Coordinator) Job Description: Interviews: will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline.
Who we are Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public, and the people we serve may be facing challenging life circumstances, high levels of stress, or confusion about their next steps.
The work you will do in this role affects members of our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved.
We need people who want to impact their communities, value OJD’s efforts to remove barriers to access justice services, and welcome interacting with the public.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
We consider relevant work, lived experience, and education, plus any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position.
We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.
Benefits to you We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees [OR up to 99% of medical insurance premiums for part-time employees], including mental health coverage.
The hourly equivalent for this position is $35.
42 - $54.
95.
[OR The annual salary for this position is $73,680 - $114,300.
] 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job! Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience.
Location Highlights Klamath Falls, Oregon is a beautiful mid-sized city in the mountains of Southern Oregon.
The City of Klamath Falls and Klamath County offer a dramatically lower cost of living compared to larger urban areas in the Pacific Northwest, over 300 days of sunshine per year, excellent schools, and an endless supply of year-round outdoor recreation, parks and activities.
With just over 20,000 residents, Klamath Falls is small enough to offer a sense of community and affordable living while still offering all the amenities and conveniences of a more densely populated region.
Position Highlights The Klamath County Circuit Court in Klamath Falls, Oregon, is hiring a Treatment Court Coordinator (Program Coordinator).
In this role… The treatment court coordinator performs a vital function for the court.
You will work directly with people who are facing challenging life circumstances or stressful situations and will explain court policy and procedures to help these people navigate through the multiple treatment court offerings and programs at Klamath County Circuit Court.
You will direct, communicate, analyze, and provide administrative support for the treatment court programs.
You will screen potential clients for eligibility and make recommendations to the treatment court judge.
You will coordinate treatment court teams and provide support to develop and implement program policies and procedures.
You will be the liaison between the public, court administration, government agencies, service providers, court patrons, and attorneys to ensure all court policies and procedures regarding treatment court are communicated.
You will use established policies and procedures to perform your work, while also ensuring statutory requirements are met.
Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.
Instructions for Cover Letter and Work History/Resume Your cover letter and work history/resume should demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the Special Qualifications, and the Requested Skills and Attributes, which are listed below.
Cover Letter Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application.
Your cover letter and filename should include your name.
In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.
” Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position.
We read every letter.
Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
Work History/Resume Attach your updated resume in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application.
Your resume and filename should include your name.
OR Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application.
All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.
Minimum Qualifications (These must be evident in your resume or work history.
) The qualified applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field.
AND Have at least 3 years of increasingly responsible technical or professional-level program experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements listed for the position.
OR Any combination of education and experience equivalent to 7 years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Note: An advanced degree in law, business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field may substitute for some of the required work experience.
Special Qualifications (These must be verifiable.
) None.
Requested Skills and Attributes (These must be addressed in your cover letter.
) Skill knowing the difference between advising on business processes and giving legal advice.
Proficiency performing complex program or administrative duties in a social services, business, or professional setting.
Skill explaining processes, procedures, policies, rules, or regulations for a wide audience.
Experience using a specialty case management system.
Experience determining and safeguarding confidentiality.
Proficiency developing, revising, and using program materials.
Experience referring people to services or other resources.
Experience working in a court or other legal environment.
Working Conditions This is a full-time position, and the work schedule is 8:00 a.
m.
to 5:00 p.
m.
Monday through Friday.
This position is not eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per work week.
Occasional after-hours or overtime work may be required.
Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds.
Frequent phone and in-person contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances or highly stressful situations.
Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Criminal Background Check You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist.
Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Reference Checks By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.
United States Employment Eligibility OJD does not offer visa sponsorships.
Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.
S.
Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Future Vacancies Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies.
This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.
Veterans' Preference Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process.
To receive preference, veterans must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility.
The action item, asking veterans to attach their documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials.
Visit the Oregon job opportunities Veterans web page for additional details, information, and resources.
Conduct Expectations Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department.
As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.
Pay Equity As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law.
Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience.
For more information on pay equity, click here.
Employee Benefits Click here to access information specific to OJD employee benefits.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please click here.
Questions and Support If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY: Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired.
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The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action.
We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.