Children's Justice - Program Coordinator; D2 Story-Marshall State of Iowa - See

The Iowa Judicial Branch, Children’s Justice in State Court Administration, is seeking applicants for a Program Coordinator to support Treatment Court programs in District 2, Story and Marshall counties.

This position will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Adult Treatment Court, Mental Health Treatment Court, or like programs in District
2. This position will manage referrals, intakes, and orientation for participants and team members. This position coordinates communication and collaboration among stakeholders involved in Adult Treatment Court and Mental Health Court programs. This position may occasionally attend court hearings, community events, and coordinator meetings both in person and virtually, with availability for evening events as needed.

The successful candidate will be able to learn and navigate case management systems and program-specific technology to maintain current and accurate records and materials. This position will have the ability to professionally communicate and build relationships with a variety of individuals including participants, judges, treatment team members, and community partners. The successful candidate will have a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to engagement and keen attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and integrity of case data and compliance reporting.

This position will also coordinate training opportunities and multi-disciplinary team functions to support the ongoing development of the Treatment Court models. This position may involve travel to other counties within the judicial district as well as occasional travel outside of District 2.

Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with the possibility of some nights and weekends.

Location:

TBD, Story or Marshall County preferred.

• Collaborative, positive professional work environment
• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the Iowa communities
• Excellent benefits package
• Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave
• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) plan
• Employee discount program
• Employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch may qualify for the federal student loan repayment program.

The pay range for this position is $21.98 - $34.74 per hour. This is a contract-covered, FLSA non-exempt position. The starting salary for new state employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Adjustments may be made if the successful candidate has relevant experience.

Position classification is determined as the ‘best fit’ of the duties assigned to and performed by a position. This position is classified as a Program Coordinator as summarized below.

Coordinate and execute a program and various projects that support a program's goals and objectives.

• Execute and implement the Iowa Judicial Branch program within established parameters and budgets.
• Provide training and instruction for program participants and users to support the program goals.
• Execute program activities within established policies, plans, and budgets.
• Track key metrics, produce progress reports, and regularly update stakeholders.
• Maintain records pertaining to program activities.
• Communicate and coordinate with program participants.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Organizational skills and the ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively.
• Ability to coordinate program activities within prescribed budget parameters.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel.

The Iowa Judicial Branch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Applicants may review the Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report from the Iowa Judicial Branch website as part of our commitment to transparency…