OPS Court Program Specialist II

The Fifth Judicial Circuit • Ocala, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This is administrative work assisting Judges and Magistrates assigned to the dependency docket and/or the Early Childhood and Family Treatment Courts (ECC and FTC) in the Fifth Judicial Circuit. This position will work with the Judge/General Magistrate and the Program Coordinator. The role focuses on the timely disposition of dependency and ECC/FTC cases through case management, case monitoring, and program implementation. Responsibilities include providing information to judicial officers and trial court staff by reviewing filings and the status of pending cases, maintaining record/filing systems, performing related administrative support functions, and collecting and reporting on case/program data while maintaining necessary databases. This Court Administration position operates under the general supervision of the Director of Case Management.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in public or business administration, criminal justice, legal assisting, child development, social work, psychology, sociology or a social science-related field, from an accredited four-year college or university.
• OR An associate degree in public or business administration, criminal justice, legal assisting, child development, social work, psychology, sociology or a social science-related field, from an accredited college or university and two years of experience program evaluation.
• OR Three years of professional administrative or analytical-related experience.
• Progressively responsible experience in program administration or evaluation and/or legal assisting/paralegal work may substitute for the recommended college education on a year for year basis.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary groups.
• Knowledge of issues related to child abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge of juvenile and family court functions.
• Ability to work with people of diverse educational, professional, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to work effectively across agencies and disciplines.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of and ability to use correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to plan and prepare reports, correspondence, and charts in a variety of formats.
• Ability to use a personal computer and related applications such as Word, spreadsheets and report generators.
• Ability to utilize case management systems, databases, and other computer-based tools associated with processing cases.
• Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to organize and/or automate office procedures and maintain an effective filing system.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion concerning confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience related to the different functions within the dependency system.

Responsibilities

• Assist Judges and Magistrates assigned to the dependency docket and/or the Early Childhood and Family Treatment Courts (ECC and FTC).
• Work on the timely disposition of dependency and ECC/FTC cases through case management, case monitoring, and program implementation.
• Provide information to judicial officers and trial court staff by reviewing filings and the status of pending cases.
• Maintain record/filing systems.
• Perform related administrative support functions.
• Collect and report on case/program data.
• Maintain databases as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees