Court Program Specialist III – Problem Solving Court

The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court is a progressive trial court in Central Florida where employees make a difference. Our team of court professionals is richly diverse, with unique perspectives and ideas. We encourage teamwork and individual contribution and pride ourselves on changing attitudes and doing things better. We’re always interested in dynamic individuals who enjoy innovation, new ideas and the opportunity to serve others while leading the way to the court of tomorrow.

The Court Program Specialist III – Problem Solving Court position is responsible for coordinating a variety of administrative duties and functions in support of the court’s Opiate specific Adult Drug Court program, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Court. The position offers an excellent opportunity to serve adult clients under the Problem‑Solving Court Programs while gaining valuable experience through direct involvement in the court process.

• Coordinating, creating, entering, monitoring, and maintaining case information.
• Direct involvement in case progression, docket preparation, status updates and program referrals.
• Collaboration with participants, team members and judges in court staffing and judicial hearings.
• Periodic local travel within Orange County. Reliable transportation is required.

• A bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field is required.
• Additional relevant experience may substitute for recommended education level on a year-for-year basis.
• Thorough working knowledge of the criminal justice system as well as general knowledge of mental health and substance abuse.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe.
• Three years of professional administrative or analytical experience is preferred; additional relevant education may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Orange County Funded With Full‑time Benefits.

County funded; variable‑hour employees may be eligible for insurance coverage. Holiday pay, sick or vacation time accrued. Up to 40 hours per week except for holiday weeks for an indefinite period.