Therapeutic Court Coordinator

Therapeutic Court Program Coordinator

The Therapeutic Court Program Coordinator oversees the development, implementation, coordination, and daily operation of District Court I Therapeutic Court programs, including Mental Health Court and Veterans Court. This position coordinates judges, attorneys, treatment providers, Veterans Affairs, and community partners; manages participant screening, case plans, referrals, treatment services, and compliance; and participates in court proceedings.

The position also develops policies, procedures, forms, and program materials; collects and analyzes data; manages budgets and grants; prepares reports; supports program evaluation and improvement; and researches best practices. The position requires independent judgment, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and stakeholders.

Essential Functions: The individual selected to fill this position will be required to:

• Meet attendance standards necessary for successful job performance
• Dress appropriately for court appearances and interactions with Therapeutic Court's stakeholders and the public
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment in the performance of assigned duties based on law, applicable policies and procedures, and ethical responsibilities
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Meet deadlines
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, printer, and various software applications
• Employ tact and skill in communication as a means through which to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Contact program participants and prospective participants in a jail setting as required
• Administer provision of supervised urinalysis sample(s) required of program participant(s)
• Perform duties as assigned by the Court Administrator

Education/Training: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Law and Justice, Social Sciences, Psychology or a related field. Experience: Two years of experience in a criminal justice or counseling setting with experience in adult probation/corrections. Recent experience working with therapeutic and/or treatment courts is preferred. Special Requirements: Requires no history of alcohol or other drug misuse for a period of five years immediately prior to date of employment.

Benefits

At Clallam County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Clallam County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. County Paid Benefits Include:

• Medical - Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental - Delta Dental of Washington
• Vision - Northwest Benefit Network
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• HRA Veba (select positions)
• Life and disability insurance (select positions)
• Wellness Benefit Program
• Infant at Work Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation Program/Transit Pass
• Training and Career Development Program

Retirement: Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security. Sheriff's Office Employees are covered under LEOFF2 and PSERS.

Deferred Compensation: Deferred Compensation Program 457(b) - Tax Deferred Savings Program Deferred Compensation Program 401(a) - Tax Deferred Savings Program

Vacation: Generous Vacation and Paid Sick Leave

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Presidents' Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veteran's Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • day following Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day
• 4 Personal Days (32 hours floating holiday)
• Employment Vacation Donation Program
• Vacation Leave Accrual (Unless otherwise provided by contract, all regular full-time employees shall accrue vacation leave monthly based upon the following schedule):
  • 0-48 months = 8 hours per month
  • 49-108 months = 10 hours per month
  • 109-168 months = 12 hours per month
  • 169-204 months = 14 hours per month
  • Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month

Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month. Eligibility for use of sick leave is established after one month of continuous employment. Part-time employee's benefit contributions and leave accruals are prorated.

This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Clallam County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io if further clarification is needed.