Part-Time Veterans Treatment Court Mentor Coordinator-Fargo

North Dakota Court System•Fargo, ND

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a part-time, 20-hour per week position with flexible hours. The role involves administering a peer mentor program within a Veterans Treatment Court. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting veterans, understands the importance of mentor relationships, has good networking skills, and maintains confidentiality.

Requirements

High school diploma
Valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Courteous and cooperative.
Understands, reads, and relays instructions.
Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
Keeps information confidential.
Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the public.

Nice To Haves

Shows a passion for supporting veterans.
Understands the importance of mentor relationships.
Has good networking skills.

Responsibilities

Serves as the mentor program manager and is responsible for the administrative work and coordinating the day-to-day operations of the assigned peer mentor program within a Veterans Treatment Court (VTC).
Organizes and facilitates ongoing recruitment and training of mentors.
Ensures mentors follow established policies and procedures.
Acts as a liaison between the mentors, mentor program and the VTC.
Collaborates with the VTC team to develop and implement a strategic plan for the mentor program that meets the long-term goals of the community and ensures program sustainability.
Serves as an active member of the VTC team and attends meetings and trainings as required.
Builds and maintains cooperative relationships with community organizations and program stakeholders including, judicial district courts, district attorney’s office, public defender’s office, county sheriff’s departments, law enforcement representatives, probation department, veteran’s administration, and other community and alternate treatment providers to support mentors.
Attends and participates in conferences, meetings and committees as a VTC mentor coordinator representative.
Also attends pre-court staff meetings and court hearings as deemed appropriate.
Develops and implements quality assurance program for peer mentors.
Consults with VTC judge and veteran’s coordinator on a wide range of organizational and managerial issues including VTC efficiency, and internal and external quality assurance.
Facilitates community presentations and education, develops community resources, and collects data for the mentor program as needed.
Performs other duties of a comparable level or type as assigned.