Problem Solving Court Coordinator I

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Hiring Agency:

Supreme Court Agency 5

Location:

York NE

Hiring Rate:

$30.955

Job Posting:

JRProblem Solving Court Coordinator I (Open)

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Job Description:

The Judicial Branch is a statefunded Branch of Government that offers medical/dental/vision $20000 free basic life insurance statematched 156 retirement plan 13 paid holidays earned paid vacation and sick leave and more.


Under limited supervision this classification serves under the authority of the problemsolving court Judge and Chief Probation Officer as a supervisory position the incumbent is responsible for a full range of programs and services for offenders in the community. The person in this position performs administrative managerial and supervisory work required in planning delivery coordination and evaluation of services to include case management and offender supervision to ensure compliance with local state and national standards. The ProblemSolving Court Coordinator II is distinguished from the ProblemSolving Court Coordinator I in that the position has direct administrative oversight of four or more problemsolving courts. This position requires initiative and independent judgment as exercised in a broad framework of existing policies.

JOB DUTIES

1. Supervises subordinate staff by prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; and making hiring termination and disciplinary decisions.

2. Conducts analysis of provided services and research to identify and develop interventions best practices and services at the district level.

3. Responsible for the distribution of cases coordinating court appearances and management information in order to monitor workload.

4. Serves as an active member of the problemsolving court team and works closely with the problemsolving court judge to ensure policies are followed participants needs are addressed and program standards are met. Participates in problemsolving court participant program orientation; coordinates participant program activities and provides skills training and development to problem solving court team members and participants.

5. Negotiates and monitors contracts with community service providers.

Maintains appropriate documentation which supports compliance with federal state and local laws; collects and monitors data outcomes; prepares reports as necessary and oversees program evaluation.

6. Maintains appropriate documentation which supports compliance with federal state and local laws; collects and monitors data outcomes; prepares reports as necessary and oversees program evaluation.

7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

The above classification responsibilities represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race religion sex age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in criminal justice or related fields; 2 years of related program management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

All educational credits must be granted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

TRAVEL:

Travel will be required throughout the district.

This includes the following but not limited to: Boone Nance Platte Colfax Merrick Polk Hamilton York Butler Seward and Saunders counties.

KNOWLEDGE

• Supervisory principles;

• Applicable federal and state laws rules regulations policies programs and services;

• Case management practices and principles and community resources;

• Best practices regarding risk assessment and intake options.

• Knowledge of Justice System.

• Applicable practices and regulations for legal proceedings;

• Computers and applicable software applications.

SKILLS

• Managing and evaluating employees;

• Prioritizing and assigning work;

• Interpreting and applying applicable laws codes regulations and standards;

• Planning coordinating monitoring and prioritizing resource development assignments;

• Consulting and interacting with the court staff providers and other stakeholders;

• Developing placement service plans analyzing assessment instruments matching service needs and funding options;

• Maintaining records and files.

• Operating computers and applicable software applications;

• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers supervisors the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.

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