Program Manager (Treatment Court Program Manager)

State of Oregon • La Grande, OR

1d • $88,704 - $137,640 • Hybrid

About The Position

The 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 experience, education, and 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field.
• At least four (4) years of increasingly responsible technical or professional-level program experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
• OR Any combination of education and experience equivalent to eight (8) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience accomplishing work through developing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience acting as a project lead, coordinating work assignments, and providing information, guidance, or direction to groups as needed to accomplish projects.
• Proficiency using a computer to enter and retrieve data, perform research and analysis, and present findings to a supervisor or group.
• Experience reporting outcomes for a program, evaluating and recommending program changes, and implementing new processes for purposes of making improvements.
• Experience and skill in public speaking and presenting to groups of various sizes.
• Experience with grant reporting and tracking finances for a project or program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee treatment court programs in two locations with their primary office located in the La Grande court offices.
• Meet with treatment court applicants, provide information about the program, perform intake services, and use screening tools to determine eligibility for the program.
• Oversee the delivery of program services including referrals, orientation, case planning, and case tracking.
• Develop, implement, and monitor program policies, procedures, goals, and standards.
• Maintain accurate records of participant files, testing records, and program data and will produce a variety of reports.
• Attend court sessions and document appearances and actions taken at each hearing.
• Ensure that graduation events are properly planned and resourced to recognize participants’ achievements.
• Identify barriers to program participation and recommend and implement strategies to improve participant access and program outcomes.
• Foster strong working relationships with program participants, court staff, other OJD staff, service providers, behavioral health partners, community partners, district attorneys, defense attorneys, law enforcement and corrections staff, the federal government, and other agencies.
• Plan and support program-related meetings and events, including steering committee meetings, participant graduations, and alumni group activities.
• Make presentations about the program to local government and public sector committees.
• Participate in local, regional, state, and national training and education programs to share information about our treatment court program operations.
• Spend part of your time working on special projects, tracking and reporting on program finances, coordinating grant-related activities, and ensuring the program complies with grant requirements.
• Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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