Program Coordinator II

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** Position Data:
** Program Coordinator I-J23-U11-H### ### Regular### ### Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)
** Overview:
** Pay Range: $32.25 - $40.91 per hour ( AFSCME-87P Juvenile Pay Plan, C41 Step 1-13)  Hiring Range: $32.25 - $34.23 per hour ( AFSCME-87P Juvenile Pay Plan, C41 Step 1- 4 DOQ)    Job Closing Date:
January 20,2026    There is one Program Coordinator II vacancy with Yakima County Juvenile Court. This position is responsible for acting as Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for the best interest of abused and neglected children involved in the court system. Duties include investigating, facilitating, monitoring and advocating for the children, in partnership with other parties to cases in a court involved system.

Acts as Volunteer CASA supervisor to recruit, train, mentor and monitor community volunteers who fulfill the GAL role.
Benefits included in position:  Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)  Retirement Benefits  Paid Vacation  Paid Holidays  Paid Sick Leave

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This is an AFSCME 87P - Juvenile Master Contract Bargaining Unit position### ###
*** This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that
****** occur within 90 days of the closing of this position.*** (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)
** Responsibilities:
**** Essential Duties:
** Responsible for recruiting, training, evaluating and supervising private citizen volunteers who advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children.  Develops curriculum, coordinates speakers and facilitates trainings.

Participates in court hearings as an equal party; drafts and prepares written reports, testifies in court and presents documentation as requested; provides information and recommendations to attorneys and judges; prepares and presents recommendations to the Court.

Conducts impartial and independent interviews on site and in home; observes children and all other significant people involved in the child’s life; reviews written material for cases to prepare for court hearings; conducts investigations into the welfare of minor children in cases involving dependency issues; documents case progress by preparing case notes; maintains files and documentation.

Facilitates staffing and other meetings to encourage team focus on behalf of a child, including the use of mediation;  provides administrative and technical assistance to volunteers; submits regular reports including statistical and evaluative data; coordinates activities with outside parties including parents, law enforcement and schools to provide and receive information and to clarify policies and court orders; receives information regarding referrals and case management and acts as an advocate for juveniles.

Acts as liaison between program, community, courts and agencies; speaks to community organizations on behalf of the CASA Program to include fund raising campaigns.

Other duties required. (required duty statement)  such as writing or assisting in the writing of grants for CASA and/or other Juvenile Court programs, making presentations in staff meetings, participating as a department committee member, etc.
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* Education and Experience:

** Bachelor's degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, or Criminal Justice
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* * two (2) years counseling, case work and interviewing experience;
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* * an equivalent combination of experience or training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
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* Required:

**- Valid Washington State Driver’s License and proof of insurance, if requested, at time of appointment.

- Successful completion of Administrative Office of Courts (AOC) mandated training from National GAL upon appointment.

- Applicants selected for final interviews are required to complete a criminal and abuse/exploitation history disclosure statement pursuant to Chapter 486 laws of 87, Sections 1-5.  Criminal arrest history or history of traffic offenses may be disqualifying.  Final applicant will be fingerprinted and hired subject to the results of a background investigation.
** Preferred:**- Three years of experience counseling, case work and interviewing experience.

- Experience working with family dynamics, child welfare, courtroom experience, chemical dependency, family crisis, and domestic violence
- Experience in public speaking, coordinating and facilitating meetings
- Bilingual / bi-literate in English/Spanish
- Communication Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Training
** Equipment Used:
** Telephone, Copy machine, Fax Machine, Voice Mail, Personal…