Colorado Judicial Branch
Veterans Court Peer Mentor Program Coordinator II
Job Title
Veterans Court Peer Mentor Program Coordinator II
Job Code
R41682
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:
Provides support similar to the Veterans Court Peer Mentor Coordinator I and serves as the state-wide leader for veteran programs, develops state-wide standards and goals, serves as a resource and advisor for other Coordinators throughout the judiciary.
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:
May be responsible for the billing, collection and/or accounting of funds. May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.
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.
Provides individual Veteran Court client case management, including support services in education, employment, and housing. Aligns clients with third party peer mentoring partners. Connects clients to Veteran pro-social activities in alignment with the client's individualized case plan.
Conducts applicant interviews to collect data for the appropriate Mentee match, including performing a Risk and Need Triage assessment.
Assists the Problem-Solving Court Coordinator with scheduling new client admissions. Works closely with the Veterans Justice Outreach Representative and Probation Officer to develop initial case plans for new mentees.
Manages volunteer recruiting. Ensures mentors pass all required State of Colorado background checks and are trained in best practices and have. Facilitates orientation training and creates and manages online training tools and resources for mentors.
Monitors new mentors during a probationary period to ensure effective and appropriate support for the mentee.
Oversees third party mentor service provides to ensure compliance with best practices and key components with peer mentor/mentees. Attends meetings and provides constructive feedback and suggestions.
Manages the Veteran Court Peer Mentor Corps. Oversees peer mentors’ code of conduct by hosting weekly meetings, collecting input and feedback, and ensures all mentors meet training requirements.
Presents to program and community stakeholders, educating members on available support. Participates and presents at state-wide Veteran service organization meetings, conferences, and focus groups. Serves as a liaison between mentor and public sector communities.
Attends meetings and training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities
Work requires providing guidance and the potential to oversee another employee. This position may oversee work quality, training, instructing and work assignments. 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 of experience in a social work related field.
Licenses and Certifications:
None.
Physical Demands
Physical Effort Requirements:
Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.
Work Environment
Work Environment:
Good-Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
Work Location:
Office or similar indoor environment; field or home visits; outdoor environments.
Exposures:
Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds; communicable diseases.