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Spokane County Therapeutic Courts Coordinator in Spokane, Washington
Therapeutic Courts Coordinator
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Therapeutic Courts Coordinator
Salary
$64,459.10 - $90,277.16 Annually
Location
WA 99260, WA
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
24-00171
Department
District Court
Opening Date
07/18/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Description
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Job Summary
This position works 37.5 hours per week.
Positions allocated to this classification provide administrative and supervisory work in overseeing program analysis, development, and implementation of the treatment support operations of Therapeutic/Problem-Solving Court programs in Spokane County Superior Court and Spokane County District Court. Spokane County Superior Court is responsible for the operation of the Felony Adult Drug and Mental Health Court. Spokane County District Court is responsible for the operation of the Mental Health Therapeutic Court, DUI Intensive Supervision Therapeutic Court, Veterans Enhanced Therapeutic Court, as well as multiple Problem-Solving Court Programs. The Coordinator works under the direction of the Therapeutic Court Judge, the Presiding Judge and the Court Administrator. Work is performed with considerable independence and is evaluated through regular meetings, reports, and the attainment of program goals.
TOTAL COMPENSATION: $71,972 - $97,116 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.
Examples of Duties
Plans, implements, administers and monitors the day to day activities of the Therapeutic Court programs.
Manages the fiscal, budget and other administrative functions of the program, including the preparation of budgetary estimates, justifications and reports to court, federal, state and county agencies.
Monitors and approves all financial expenditures of grant and other related funding.
Oversees strategic planning to develop and public policies, procedures, and program objectives to guide program operations, ensure adherence to statewide guidelines, generally accepted best practices, and the special needs and resources of the local jurisdiction.
Coordinates and oversees the work of court staff assigned to Therapeutic Court programs, including but not limited to, ensuring that assigned staff input accurate and timely information into the databases.
In Superior Court, serves as liaison with criminal justice partners in all felony criminal cases for which an RCW 10.77 determination (criminally insane) is being considered.
Assists in the development of cooperating agreements among various partners in the courts’ treatment community, outlining mutual expectations, responsibilities, and commitments for the ongoing operations of the courts’ support teams as needed.
Develops, maintains, updates and distributes policies, procedures, and requirements (Policy and Procedure Manuals) for each of the courts’ programs, including the Participant Handbooks for same.
Maintains cooperative relationships with treatment agencies, community organizations, and city and county departments such as probation and human services.
Monitors outside vendor contracts with periodic audits, and provides feedback and recommendations as necessary.
Provides guidance to involved agencies and to other stakeholders and the public as to eligibility criteria for participation.
Oversees necessary participant identification and other data to support determination of eligibility for participation and assure that information is accurately communicated to and considered by the support teams.
Oversees the collection and recording of participant treatment, compliance, progress, challenges and criminal history data.
Oversees the contractor’s compiled reports on participant compliance with conditions of program participation and assure that it is accurately communicated to and considered by the team.
Attends court staff meetings and court hearings as required.
Oversees the contractor’s maintenance of accurate files of participants in the therapeutic court programs and their compliance with court requirements.
Oversees the contractor’s maintenance of accurate files of court actions related to each participant and progression through the designated phases.
Oversees efforts to identify community resources and organize efforts to provide a full continuum of needed treatment services including addiction and mental health treatment, educational and vocational services, safe and sober housing, ongoing recovery support services, health care, family services and other beneficial community support services.
Stays abreast of current research and evidence-based knowledge regarding therapeutic courts, communicates that information to the courts’ support teams, and ensures such information is incorporated into the programs’ policies and procedures, to ensure efficient and effective operations and practices.
Researches drug/mental health/therapeutic courts and treatment funding sources.
Identifies, develops, writes and manages drug and/or therapeutic court grants.
Identifies training needs for all Therapeutic Team members and arrange training opportunities to address those needs.
Compiles and submits court program reports, annual performance reports and/or other reports that include data analysis, as required.
Schedules and provides support to regular court team meetings, both for purposes of individual participant case management and for the periodic review and improvement of the operation of the court.
Provides public information on operations and outcomes of the court(s) through public presentations, brochures and other documents under the direction of the assigned judges and the court administrator.
Schedules and provides support to regular Therapeutic Courts Advisory Board meetings, to ensure ongoing community involvement and support, clear communications between Advisory Board members and support team participants, and community relevance to our work.
Participates on community and/or statewide committees or work groups related to the planning, development, management, funding and evaluation of therapeutic court(s) as directed.
Participates in community, state level, or other specialized training or educational sessions as directed or as required.
In Superior Court, serves as ex officio member on the Board of Directors for the Spokane County Therapeutic Courts Foundation; as such, fields all monetary requests from treatment providers for funding
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, social work, psychology or a related human services field, AND
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience working in a Therapeutic Court or similar environment, with knowledge of mental health, chemical dependency, criminal justice, and judicial systems, including performance and outcome evaluations for improving program operations,
OR an equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience.
A Master’s degree and experience in the coordination, administration or supervision of a related program having significant interdisciplinary or interagency operation is preferred.
Selection Factors
Knowledge of management, organizational and supervisory practices and procedures.
Knowledge of budgetary practices and procedures.
Knowledge of problem solving models, including facilitation of team based decision making and problem solving.
Knowledge of case management approaches, service referral, and available community chemical dependency and mental health resources.
Knowledge of common chemical dependency and mental health diagnoses.
Knowledge of chemical dependency and mental health treatment modalities.
Knowledge of philosophy, organization, structure, functions, responsibilities, and procedures of therapeutic courts.
Knowledge of grant and related alternative funding methods, techniques, and objectives.
Knowledge of relevant confidentiality requirements, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system and court operations.
Skilled in the use of computers and related software applications to utilize word processing and database programs.
Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with supervisors and co-workers, personnel from other County departments, various community organizations, municipalities, agencies, and the public.
Ability to develop written policies and procedures, memoranda of agreement, and participant informational materials.
Ability to apply written guidelines and other policies and procedures to local court operations.
Ability to collect, analyze and summarize data to inform program operations.
Ability to seek out appropriate funding sources, including federal, state and private grants, and write and submit applications.
Ability to compile and synthesize relevant information into efficient reports to assist team members in decision making, documenting actions and carrying out court operations.
Ability to oversee the contractor’s creation and maintenance of accurate participant files and other records of treatment activities.
Ability to monitor treatment services provided to court participants in accordance with agreed upon standards.
Ability to facilitate resolution of conflicts among team members or between team members and others.
Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with culturally and economically diverse populations.
Ability to exercise tact and discretion in obtaining cooperation of others.
Ability to manage multiple priorities encountered in managing participants and adhering to court procedures and requirements, perform scheduling functions and meet necessary deadlines.
Ability to effectively provide information to the public about the operations and the outcomes of the programs.
Ability to manage program operations within financial constraints and assure effective efforts to collect participant fees and expand other program income and resources.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful and/or hostile situations.
SPOKANE COUNTY
Employee Benefits Summary
The following is a brief list of benefits available to Spokane County regular employees. Complete information is available from Human Resources Department. This information is subject to change.
PAID TIME OFF
Spokane County Observed Holidays
Up to 10 (ten) paid holidays are observed by Spokane County.
PTO
Non-represented and a select group of represented employees receive a bank of hours that combine both vacation and sick leave into a paid time off bank. There is no waiting period to use this time and it starts out at almost 2 days per month accrual increasing in accrual rates annually for first 5 years.
Vacation
For employees with less than five (5) years of continuous service, the accrual rate is 1 day of vacation each month for a total of 12 days per year. After six (6) months, employees are eligible to take accumulated vacation time. (Please note the vacation time accumulation may vary depending on contract language).
Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month and can be taken as the days are accumulated.
Other Leaves
Spokane County provides several other paid leaves such as: bereavement leave, jury duty and military duty leave.
INSURANCE BENEFITS
Medical Insurance
Two plans are currently available: Premera Blue Cross (PPO) and Kaiser Permanente (HMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents. Premiums are deducted each pay period (pay periods: 15th and last day of the month).
2024 Rates:
Premera
Employee Only: $38.04 per month
Employee & Spouse: $149.52 per month
Employee & Family: $209.60 per month
Employee & Child(ren): $136.16 per month
Kaiser:
Employee: $35.92 per month
Employee & Spouse: $140.56 per month
Employee & Family: $196.06 per month
Employee & Child(ren): $128.58 per month
Dental Insurance
Two plans are currently available: Delta Dental of Washington (PPO) and Willamette Dental (DMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents.
2024 Rates:
Delta Dental Willamette Dental
Employee: $5.74 per month Employee: $5.98 per month
Family: $11.48 per month Family: $11.96 per month
Group Life Insurance
The County provides a $25,000 group life insurance policy to employees. The County provides a $10,000 benefit for those represented by 492, 492CS & 492CL. This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County.
Long Term Disability Coverage
Provides an income protection benefit in the event of a long-term illness or injury at rate of 60% of income up to a maximum of $5,000 per month. Spokane County pays the full premium for this plan. Deputy Sheriff's receive a benefit through their union for disability.
RETIREMENT
Retirement Plan (401a)
Spokane County employees are automatically included in the Washington State Retirement System. Both the employer and the employee contribute to the plan. This retirement plan provides a guaranteed lifetime monthly benefit once vested and eligible for retirement.
Additional Retirement Plan Option (457b)
Employees may supplement their retirement income and save money on taxes by participating in this optional County program. Roth (after-tax) option is also available through this retirement plan.
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
AFLAC
Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay for benefits not covered by major medical insurance. The employee pays 100% of the premium.
Travel Assistance
Provides additional travel protections anytime you travel more than 100 miles from home. Includes pre-trip information, emergency ticket replacement, and emergency evacuation coverage. This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County.
Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Spokane County sponsors a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account to allow out-of-pocket Medical & Daycare Expenses to be paid with Tax Free Dollars. Premiums are automatically set up pre-tax under the FSA.
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance is additional optional life insurance provided through The Standard Insurance. New employees are guaranteed up to $50,000 for self and $20,000 for a spouse with no medical underwriting needed.
WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS
Employee Assistance Program
Employees and their family members are eligible to receive free counseling. There are also benefits relating to financial and legal concerns.
Reduced Cost Bus Pass Program
Spokane County participates in a program with STA which discounts bus passes to $5 a month.
Wellness Programs
There are opportunities for nearby exercise programs at reduced cost and education programs around wellness themes including financial well-being, nutrition and stress reduction.
Discounts
There are local and national discounts available to Spokane County employees.
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Leadership and management Describe your supervisory and management experience. Include the number of people supervised, the supervisory structure and your specific duties/responsibilities related to hiring, training, motivating, evaluating (development of performance measures) and disciplining employees. Provide an example of your most complex employee relations issue and how it was handled. What is your philosophy of leadership? What principles and practices of supervision have you utilized to improve the effectiveness of your management style?
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Describe your administrative experience as it relates to the management of mental health services and interaction with the court system. Include experience directing case flow management and/or treatment provisions.
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Describe the scope of your knowledge/experience with the Washington State Court System (or any other court system with which you are familiar).
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Describe your knowledge and experience compiling, analyzing, presenting and utilizing data and statistics. Be specific in identifying your role and job responsibilities.
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Briefly describe your knowledge of the publicly funded community mental health system in Spokane County and any role you have played in this or another social service system. Include your experience identifying available resources within this system.
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I, the undersigned, understand that all information provided herein is subject to verification and is true to the best of my knowledge and ability. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions or privileges of employment.
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Spokane County
Address
824 N Adams Spokane, Washington, 99260
Phone
509-477-5750
Website
http://www.spokanecounty.org/employment