Colorado Judicial Branch
Problem Solving Court Coordinator II
Job Title
Problem Solving Court Coordinator II
Job Code
R41672
Job Series
Trial Courts
FLSA Status
Exempt
OCC Group
Professional Services (PS)
Signature of the State Court Administrator approval available on file in the Human Resources Division.
General Statement Of Duties
Summary of Job Classification:
Ensures effective implementation, operation, and sustainability of Problem Solving Court (PSC) programs. Provides onboarding and localized training to court employees within their district. Leads multiple programs. May supervise 1 or more full-time employees. Manages program budgets and grants.
Distinguishing Factors
Human Collaboration:
Interactions and communications may result in recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. May also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction. Interactions have significant impact.
Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions:
Receives Limited Direction
Employee normally perform assignments according to your own judgment, requesting Supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically. Impact of actions are moderate.
Knowledge & Skills:
Advanced: Work requires advanced skills and advanced & extensive knowledge of work. Incumbent can handle complex tasks and translate complex nuances related to aspects of the job. Recognized by others within organization for technical depth of knowledge. Likely impact on organization is comprehensive.
Fiscal Responsibility:
Is responsible for functional area financial decisions. Assures that appropriate linkages exist between budget requests and functional area goals and objectives. Monitors budget plan and adjusts, as necessary.
Essential Functions Of the Position
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.
Serves as a project leader and is responsible for the strategic planning, administrative work, and program operations of existing and potential PSC programs and specialty court programs within the judicial district.
Plans, implements, and monitors the daily activities of the assigned PSC teams. Ensures the court is implementing key components while serving the appropriate target populations. Performs administrative tasks and client outreach.
Manages grant efforts, including leading and participating in grant planning discussions, completing grant applications, presenting grant proposals, planning and preparing budgets and justifications, and overseeing awarded grants.
Liaises between the problem-solving court judge, court personnel, probation staff, treatment providers, attorneys, and other members of the problem solving court team. Maintains cooperative relationships with program stakeholders including, treatment agencies, community organizations, probation services, the Division of Behavioral Health, Defense Counsel, Prosecution, Judicial Officers, and other court staff.
Provides oversight and leadership to PSC operations team members. Leads team meetings. Trains team members and develops subsequent resource materials. Provides feedback on performance.
Reviews and updates program policies, procedures, contracts, and other documentation in adherence with the Colorado Problem Solving Court Standards.
Tracks and maintains statistical data for PSC programs. Utilizes data to demonstrate areas of success and areas for improvement. Prepares programmatic and financial reports to the State Court Administrators Office to be allocated Judicial funds for participant services.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities
Work may require supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (1 or more fulltime employees) including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. The work performed by majority of employees is complex.
Minimum Education
Education and Experience Equivalency:
Bachelor’s degree in the field of Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
OR
Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.
Work Related Experience:
3 to 5 years’ experience in social work or related field.
Licenses and Certifications:
None.
Physical Demands
Physical Effort Requirements:
Medium Work - Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Work Environment
Work Environment:
Good - Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
Work Location:
Office or similar indoor environment; community venues.
Exposures:
Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds; communicable diseases; individuals under the influence of a controlled substance.