Family Services Coordinator

worcester county job opportunities department: circuit court- worcester county job title: family services coordinator compensation: $75,000 to $90,000 annually**(starting salary depends on qualifications and experience) job location: worcester county courthouse, snow hill, md work schedule: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, monday to friday application period: open until filled to apply: our main page: worcester county employment job summary: the family services coordinator is a senior-level program leader responsible for management, coordination, and delivery of services for the family division of the circuit court for worcester county.

The coordinator is responsible for oversight of all domestic relations cases filed in the circuit court, administering a large multi-year grant, and providing direct oversight of the daily operations of the family services division, including, but not limited to, co-parenting education, self-represented legal assistance, supervised visitation, court-ordered services, and alternative dispute resolution programs. The use of independent judgment, discretion, and strong organizational, communication, technical, and interpersonal skills are required.

This is an “at will” position and serves at the pleasure of the court administrator and county administrative judge. Applicants are subject to a background check.

• reviews and screens family and juvenile case filings, including to determine the needs of the parties and the court and ensure preparation of appropriate orders for services.
• coordinates and monitors referrals in actions assigned to family services and makes recommendations to the judge and magistrate.
• works with the judges, magistrate, and court personnel and the clerk of the court to ensure consistent standards and procedures and efficient processing of family law cases.
• reviews requests for waivers of fees and makes recommendations to judges and magistrate.
• supervises work of family law case manager/trust clerk and forensic child custody evaluator and assists in supervision of magistrate’s judicial assistant.
• compiles, maintains and disseminates information on available public and private family support services.
• in collaboration with the administrative judge and court administrator, applies for appropriate grants and funding to maintain and increase services in the division.
• administers and manages any grants awarded, including quarterly and annual reporting, under the direction of the court administrator.
• prepares and maintains annual statistical data on services and service delivery and ensures compliance with the differentiated case management plan.
• oversees and manages the court’s domestic alternative dispute resolution programs including all mediation and settlement conferencing services.
• participates as the court family services representative on various community and
• completes assigned tasks accurately and by established deadlines.
• cross-trains and backs up other staff as needed.
• establishes and maintains harmonious working relationships with co-workers, elected or appointed officials, and the general public using tact, discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• complies with safety programs, procedures, training, fire drills, coop plans, etc., and works.
• knowledge of proper safety procedures and ppe utilization at all times to perform job-related duties.
• ensures confidentiality of information and records and complies with record retention.
• adheres to, supports, and enforces worcester county government personnel rules & regulations.
• other duties as assigned by the county administrative judge, family court judge, magistrate, or court administrator.

• knowledge of available community-based service providers and service delivery systems for mental health and substance abuse disorders.
• experience in developing and administering court and/or family programs.
• experience in budget and grants management.
• ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally with judges, magistrates, and court personnel.
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, community…