Problem Solving Court Coordinator

State of Nebraska • Fremont, NE

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About The Position

The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers: medical/dental/vision $20,000 free basic life insurance state-matched 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 problem-solving 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 Problem-Solving Court Coordinator II is distinguished from the Problem-Solving Court Coordinator I, in that the position has direct administrative oversight of four or more problem-solving courts. This position requires initiative and independent judgment as exercised in a broad framework of existing policies. Location: Fremont, Nebraska Starting salary: $65,432.67 per year

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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.
• Knowledge Requirements 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.
• Skill Requirements 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conducts analysis of provided services, and research to identify and develop interventions, best practices, and services at the district level.
• Responsible for the distribution of cases, coordinating court appearances, and management information in order to monitor workload.
• Serves as an active member of the problem-solving court team and works closely with the problem-solving court judge to ensure policies are followed, participants’ needs are addressed, and program standards are met. Participates in problem-solving court participant program orientation; coordinates participant program activities and provides skills training and development to problem- solving court team members and participants.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• $20,000 free basic life insurance
• state-matched 156% retirement plan
• 13 paid holidays
• earned paid vacation and sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees