Collaborative Courts Coordinator - FTC

Make a Difference in the Court System! Be a Part of the Change!

The AOC is seeking a Collaborative Courts Coordinator to support the development, implementation, and growth of Family Treatment Courts (FTCs) statewide. This position will join a high-functioning team of court improvement analysts and researchers dedicated to achieving better outcomes for children, youth and families involved in the dependency court system. Programs served by the Collaborative Courts Team include Family Treatment Courts, Early Childhood Courts, and Indian Child Welfare Courts.

The Collaborative Courts Coordinator will provide policy and program support to help local FTCs align with national best practices and effectively engage their communities. This work includes technical assistance, education, resource development, statewide coordination, motivation, and collaboration with key partners to improve responses and outcomes for FTC programs and participants.

This is a professional level job that works with minimal supervision and applies independent judgment within the specified area of expertise. As a member of the AOC's Family and Youth Justice Programs (FYJP), the Collaborative Courts Coordinator will take direction from the Collaborative Courts Team Lead. Work is periodically reviewed by the FYJP Manager who also provides direction and assistance on special assignments.

Washington Courts Employment Opportunity

Administrative Office of the Courts

Collaborative Courts Coordinator

(Court Program Analyst)

Administrative Services Division - Family Treatment Courts

Our Mission: Advance the efficient and effective operation of the Washington Judicial System.

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is looking for top-performing employees who embody its core values integrity, inclusion, accountability, and teamwork. It is committed to both employee growth and work-life balance.

Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.

POSITION DETAILS

Job #: 2024-25

Status: Regular, Full-Time*

Location:Olympia, Washington

Salary: Range 64: $72,552 - $95,184 per year (DOQ).

Opens: March 11, 2024

Closes: April 1, 2024. AOC reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time.

WASHINGTON STATE RESIDENCY AND TELEWORK INFORMATION

AOC requires employees to reside in Washington State. Any exceptions must be approved. If you are invited to interview and currently reside outside of Washington State, seek more information about residency requirements from the AOC hiring manager of this recruitment.

Position may be eligible for hybrid working; a combination of telework and working in-office.

• Supports judges, program coordinators, cross-system court teams, and committees to improve the functioning and effectiveness of Family Treatment Courts (FTCs). This will entail: scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and meeting minutes, providing resources and trainings, and drafting policies and procedures;
• Participates in technical assistance visits to FTCs to monitor program implementation, identify needs and recommend improvements;
• Provides technical assistance and training to FTC programs to achieve fidelity to national best practice standards and other behavioral health and therapeutic approaches;
• Identifies common needs and barriers across FTCs and works with the Collaborative Courts Team and advisory groups to develop effective responses;
• Conducts outreach, fosters relationships, and helps onboard courts with interest in starting an FTC;
• Develops strategies and facilitates Communities of Practice to improve collaboration and communication among judicial branch partners, DCYF, social services and treatment providers, people with lived experience, and other partners involved in FTC therapeutic responses;
• Prepares reports and presents information to court and community stakeholders related to the FTC program;
• Assists in the development of education and training for judges, court staff, court partners, and the community on the courts' response to individuals with specialized needs.
• Performs other duties as required.

The requirements for the position are listed below. However, AOC will consider any combination of relevant experience and education in its review of applicants. We encourage all interested persons to apply and be considered!

AND

Below is a list of experiences that will be viewed as relevant to the position and may be considered as a substitute for the required qualifications and credentials:

• Work in Substance Use Disorder Professional or other behavioral health treatment;
• Education in BIPOC studies;
• Experience working with courts, judges and/or attorneys;

THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience as a therapeutic court participant or as a peer counselor.
• Experience coordinating policy, projects, or programs on a statewide level.
• Ability to earn the trust, respect, and confidence of coworkers, Tribes, and customers through consistent honesty, forthrightness and professionalism in all interactions.
• Communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Compassion for self and others.
• Ability to form effective goals, objectives, timelines, action plans and solutions.
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage time; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge and understanding of the justice system with specific focus on the Washington State court system.

If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. Studies have shown that women, people of color, and people with disabilities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Administrative Office of the Courts, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

• The workweek may fluctuate depending on workload or agency needs.
• Overnight travel may be required based on business needs.
• This position is not overtime eligible.

The AOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on gender, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical, mental or sensory disability (actual or perceived), use of a service animal, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, age, HIV or Hepatitis C status, or any other basis protected by federal or state law. Persons of disability needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, please contact the AOC Human Resource Office, at (360) 705-5337, or fax (360) 586-4409, or via email to Recruitment@courts.wa.gov.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
SPECIAL NOTE: Before a new hire, a background check, including criminal history, will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job.
Employment Type: .REGULAR: Full-Time