Program Coordinator - Denver County Court
About The Position
Denver County Court is seeking a Program Coordinator to support competency programming, including the Competency Support Docket (CSD) and Competency Diversion Program (CD). Denver County Court's Competency Diversion program serves individuals with misdemeanor and felony level offenses, while the Competency Support Docket is specific to individuals with misdemeanor charges. Both the docket and CD program work to identify individuals who are not likely competent to proceed and divert or deflect them to community mental health treatment and services, resulting in the dismissal of charges, and thus reduces the filing of formal competency in the Court system. This position coordinates and works in collaboration with the Program Manager, stakeholders across the criminal justice system, case managers, and treatment providers to support court programming and program participants. The coordinator will primarily focus on data collection and collaboration with program stakeholders. The coordinator reports directly to the Program Manager. As a Program Coordinator, you can expect to: Assist with the implementation, operation and sustainability of Competency Diversion and the Competency Support Docket Perform administrative support to ensure program success, including: receiving case and program referrals – enter into tracking system, track status, and update outcomes; receiving daily competency filings at Municipal and State levels - enter into tracking system, update outcomes of competency hearings and evaluations Conduct screening with referred individuals as needed Track and maintain program data for Competency Diversion and Competency Support Docket. Assist with preparing programmatic and data reports Attend weekly staffing meetings for Competency Diversion and Competency Support Docket Attend weekly docket and provide programmatic support to stakeholders and court participants Coordinate efforts with program stakeholders and community providers for release planning Coordinate and communicate regularly with Competency stakeholders to implement, maintain, and support the Competency programming Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
- Five (5) years of technical or administrative experience performing standard research and evaluation, case management, and/or implementing work processes.
- One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of education may be substituted for each required year experience.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical social work licensure or candidacy
- Knowledge or experience with the legal competency process as it pertains to the court
- Knowledge or experience of the court process and court databases
- Strong critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional follow-up, teamwork and relationship building skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong planning, organizational, and evaluation skills to assess program needs in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail
- Data entry and management experience
Responsibilities
- Assist with the implementation, operation and sustainability of Competency Diversion and the Competency Support Docket
- Perform administrative support to ensure program success, including: receiving case and program referrals – enter into tracking system, track status, and update outcomes; receiving daily competency filings at Municipal and State levels - enter into tracking system, update outcomes of competency hearings and evaluations
- Conduct screening with referred individuals as needed
- Track and maintain program data for Competency Diversion and Competency Support Docket. Assist with preparing programmatic and data reports
- Attend weekly staffing meetings for Competency Diversion and Competency Support Docket
- Attend weekly docket and provide programmatic support to stakeholders and court participants
- Coordinate efforts with program stakeholders and community providers for release planning
- Coordinate and communicate regularly with Competency stakeholders to implement, maintain, and support the Competency programming
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 132 hours of PTO earned within first year
- 11 Paid Holidays per year, plus 1 personal holiday, 1 wellness day and 8 hours of Denver Good Deeds volunteer time
- Education Refund Program (ERP) - a chance for the city to support your continued learning and career growth by investing in your future with the city
- Care Bank – 8 weeks of Paid Family Leave (after the probation period is passed)
- Free RTD Eco Pass
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
