Program Coordinator (Treatment Court Coordinator)

State of Oregon

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

The Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro, Oregon, is hiring a Treatment Court Coordinator (Program Coordinator). In this role, you will support the daily operations of the treatment court program. You will provide intake services to new program participants, explain the program requirements, and recommend supportive services and resources. You will establish methods for evaluating compliance with program directives, monitor program outcomes, and track data. You will monitor the treatment court team’s training and technical assistance needs and will research and schedule training opportunities as needed. You will spend part of your time preparing staffing reports and meeting agendas, maintaining program manuals, and updating program participant handbooks. You will also develop estimates for biennial funding and manage flex funds for program expenditures.

Collaboration is a key part of this position. As the liaison between the court and the treatment court team, you will ensure the smooth flow of communication to ensure program effectiveness and success. You will work closely with probation officers and the treatment court team to review and approve phasing and graduation applications, monitor program participants’ progress, and make recommendations to judges about incentives, sanctions, and therapeutic interventions. You will lead a variety of staff meetings and committee meetings. You will also hold speaking engagements to educate employers, housing providers, and agencies about our Mental Health Court and other program services. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Requirements

• The qualified candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible technical or professional-level program experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to seven (7) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Extensive knowledge of program development, management, and oversight.
• Working knowledge of performance measures.
• Working knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of administrative programs.
• Experience fostering cooperative working relationships among staff, agencies, community partners, and other interested parties.
• Experience communicating decisions regarding the approval or denial of benefits or services and the explanation of laws, rules, or regulations.
• Experience developing and implementing long- and short-term goals of a program and program participants.
• Experience writing reports and other documents that provide analyses and recommendations.
• Experience and skill in public speaking and presenting to groups of various sizes.
• Skill in communicating effectively with others and facilitating discussions with multidisciplinary team members.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the treatment court program
• Provide intake services to new program participants, explain the program requirements, and recommend supportive services and resources
• Establish methods for evaluating compliance with program directives, monitor program outcomes, and track data
• Monitor the treatment court team’s training and technical assistance needs and will research and schedule training opportunities as needed
• Prepare staffing reports and meeting agendas, maintaining program manuals, and updating program participant handbooks
• Develop estimates for biennial funding and manage flex funds for program expenditures
• Ensure the smooth flow of communication to ensure program effectiveness and success
• Work closely with probation officers and the treatment court team to review and approve phasing and graduation applications, monitor program participants’ progress, and make recommendations to judges about incentives, sanctions, and therapeutic interventions
• Lead a variety of staff meetings and committee meetings
• Hold speaking engagements to educate employers, housing providers, and agencies about our Mental Health Court and other program services

Benefits

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees