Treatment Court Coordinator, St. Louis County, Duluth

Minnesota Judicial Branch • Duluth, MN

2d • $32 - $49 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sixth Judicial District seeks a part-time, exempt Treatment Court Coordinator to serve the DWI Court in St. Louis County, Duluth. This professional role plans, organizes, coordinates, monitors, and supervises the Treatment Court’s activities and services. The coordinator works collaboratively with judges and Treatment Court teams, and may participate in statewide work groups and team meetings to promote best practices, efficiency, and effective system-wide operations.

The position includes managing day-to-day court operations, program funding and budgets, participant services and case reviews, team training, community partnerships, reporting, and performance and outcome data. The coordinator represents the Treatment Court with partner organizations, court administration, and the public, and provides guidance to participants and information about policy changes.

Work is performed primarily in an office or courtroom under the general supervision of district administration. The position may take work direction from judges and involves contact with people who may be angry, abusive, or threatening. The role is based at the St. Louis County Courthouse and may be hybrid, combining remote and in-person work; reliable internet access is required when working remotely. The position is eligible for State of Minnesota employee benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major coursework in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Experience in court systems and/or a relevant Treatment Court area, such as working with people affected by chemical dependency and/or mental illness.
• Considerable knowledge of the habits and actions of people with alcohol or other drug problems, or other problems addressed by Treatment Court.
• Ability to establish rapport with justice-involved individuals experiencing alcohol or other drug problems and/or mental health issues.
• Knowledge of programs and resources for chemical dependency, people affected by mental illness, and drug court ancillary services.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team.
• Ability to manage, organize, and prioritize tasks and team relationships and dynamics.
• Ability to operate within policy and budget expectations.
• Reliable internet connection when working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, administer, and monitor day-to-day Treatment Court activities.
• Serve on Treatment Court teams.
• Secure funding for ongoing Treatment Court operations; maintain accounting and auditing systems for program funds; write grant proposals; prepare budget estimates and justifications; coordinate and approve expenditures; and oversee fiscal contractual obligations.
• Organize and coordinate training for team members and Treatment Court partners, including treatment providers.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with treatment agencies, community organizations, the Probation Department, and the Department of Human Services.
• Represent the Treatment Court at conferences, meetings, and committees; attend case staffings and court hearings.
• Consult with Treatment Court judges on organizational and managerial issues, including quality assurance, efficiency, and policy.
• Monitor and supervise Treatment Court services, including referrals, screening, service needs, and participant case reviews; compile and evaluate information from team members to inform decisions.
• Facilitate community presentations, assist with docket development, promote team integrity, develop community resources, monitor quality assurance, develop agendas, and collect data.
• Serve as liaison and point of contact for Treatment Court information, coordinating participant and court services among team members, the steering committee, the public, and court administration.
• Provide guidance and assistance to participants and communicate policy changes.
• Administer evaluations, review participant files, and potentially conduct initial screenings to identify substance abuse, mental health, or other relevant problems.
• Prepare reports for court, state, and county agencies, and oversee collection of performance and outcome data.
• Collaborate with judges, lawyers, police, and sheriff to coordinate participant programs.
• Provide education and community awareness about Treatment Courts.
• Support other Sixth District Treatment Court Coordinators with backup court coverage and sharing ideas.

Benefits

• Eligible for State of Minnesota employee benefits, including health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
• May be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level