Truancy Reduction Court Coordinator

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; full benefits; grant-funded
 
This professional position is responsible for managing the development and implementation of the Frederick County Circuit Court’s Truancy Reduction Court.  This position will plan, implement, manage and monitor the daily operations of Truancy Court.   Supervision is received from the Drug Court Coordinator.

Pursuant to Section 2-501 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, this position serves at the discretion of the Circuit Court Judges.  This means that this position is at will and that either an employee, or the court, may terminate the employee relationship at any time, with or without cause.  There are no contractual relationships between the Circuit Court and an employee; letters, benefit or policy statements, performance evaluation, handbooks, or other employee communications should not be interpreted as such.  The at-will relationship remains in full force and effect notwithstanding any statements to the contrary made by court personnel or set forth in any documents. 

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions.  For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy. 

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.  If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

 
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
• Coming in 2025: Employee Health Center with no or low cost primary and urgent care

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Develop, implement, evaluate the required components for Truancy Reduction Court; oversee daily operation of court programs
• Oversee a caseload of participants; develop and review case summaries and documentation for participants
• Meet regularly with participants to identify and recommend resources; develop and monitor case plans for participants; ensure that participants agreements are signed and that participant plans are followed; monitor participants progress and compliance; report participants progress via written reports to the court
• Develop, provide and evaluate training for Truancy Reduction Court operations
• Ensure that participants follow order guidelines, make appointment and follow all treatment directives by following up with treatment providers and vendors
• Conduct pre-court briefings with Judicial Officers to convey case specific updates; review case plans and determine further information/action needed for participants success
• Identify deficiencies of the court program, develop solutions to address deficiencies; oversee implementation of solutions and evaluate their effectiveness
• Consult with Maryland Judiciary Office of Problem-Solving Courts and attend meetings and conferences
• Schedule, file reports and VOPS with the clerk’s office
• Manage the collection, accuracy and timeliness of program statistical data; ensure compliance of statewide management information systems for reporting performance measures and standard data elements (AIMS)
• Develop, implement, plan and evaluate the components of Truancy Court
• Provide testimony and attend Truancy Reduction Court hearings; present information at delinquency hearings as needed
• As representative of Truancy Reduction Court, coordinate, build and maintain relationships with participating agencies and program participants which includes Board of Education, local and private treatment providers
• Serve as Truancy Reduction Court representative for Frederick County; attend community and stakeholder meetings, outreach and school related events; attend conferences to stay abreast of latest trends and research
• Complete all work in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations (i.e. time limitations, case status logs, etc.)
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 3 years of work experience dealing with juveniles and families in the areas of youth development, family preservation, addictions or counseling  
• Minimum 2 years of administrative support work experience
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft 365
• NOTE: Additional years of work experience may substitute for the educational requirement

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of legal terms, court processes, etc.
• Strong and accurate administrative skills, with ability to effectively perform in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to effectively organize work, determine priorities and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and written, and exercise a high degree of judgment, tact, diplomacy and competence in dealing with Judges, attorneys, court personnel and the public
• Ability to prepare and maintain work-related, as well as computer generated, records, effectively utilizing financial and data management software
• Ability to prepare concise and comprehensive reports, both orally and in writing
• Ability to make decisions based on experience, good judgment, and established policies and procedures
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain appropriate confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and have high level interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, court personnel, community partnerships, co-workers and the general public
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills with the ability to prepare presentations and speak to court personnel and the public

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Work experience in problem-solving courts
• Bachelor’s degree in public or court administration, education, sociology, criminal justice or a related field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position the employee is required to constantly sit; frequently walk, climb, lift up to 20 pounds, reach, and perform repetitive motions; occasionally drive; rarely stoop.
• While working in this position the employee is required to constantly work indoors and occasionally work outdoors.  

• Ability to provide own transportation to drive to family residences, court and/or school as needed

• Available for varied working hours to accommodate meetings, programs, court programs, etc.

 
 KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews
3. A pre-employment background investigation conducted by the Maryland Judiciary
4. A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation         

Salary : $65,509 - $104,815