Program Coordinator (Specialty Court Coordinator)

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Interviews: will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline.

Who we are:

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public, and the people we serve may be facing challenging life circumstances, high levels of stress, or confusion about their next steps. The work you will do in this role directly affects the people in our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need staff who want to have direct impact in their communities, value OJD's efforts to remove barriers to access justice services and enjoy a high level of customer service and interaction with the public.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work and past lived experience and education, plus any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position.

Benefits to you

Location Highlights

, Oregon is nestled within the heart of Eastern Oregon, where the West meets modern excitement. The city was founded in 1851 by William C McKay at the mouth of McKay Creek. The area was named Pendleton around 1865 for the politician and diplomat George H Pendleton who served as a US Representative and incorporated in 1880. The city is a cultural center of Eastern Oregon, and the “Old Town” area is listed as a Historic District of the National Register of Historic Places. Pendleton is home of the Pendleton Round Up (first held in 1910), the area’s famous yearly rodeo.

Position Highlights

The in Pendleton, Oregon is hiring a Specialty Court Coordinator (Program Coordinator).

In this role…

You will be responsible for creating policies and procedures for our specialty court programs. You will propose and coordinate plans for improvements, identify and apply for grants and other funding, and arrange for program evaluation.

Collaboration is a key part of this role. You will facilitate communication among service providers to ensure coordinated, integrated, appropriate, and focused service delivery. As a subject matter expert for our specialty court programs, you will liaise with judges, OJD court and division staff, the federal government, community organizations, and program participants. You will meet with applicants for specialty court programs and provide them with information about the programs. You will also review applications and use screening tools to determine program eligibility, meet with program participants to help them with their documents, and maintain regular contact with all program participants.

Additionally, you will maintain confidential files, monitor program participants’ compliance with various program requirements, prepare a weekly progress report, collect data about program effectiveness, update files, perform data entry, arrange, and attend specialty court sessions, and maintain a record of actions. You will also facilitate, plan the agenda for, schedule, and attend policy committee staff meetings.

Part of your time will be spent participating in training and educational programs at the local, regional, statewide, and national levels. You will also provide coverage for other positions in the circuit court as needed.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by .

Application Process

Instructions for REQUIRED Cover Letter and Work History/Resume

Cover Letter (REQUIRED)

Work History/Resume (REQUIRED)

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Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application.

All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field.
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Three (3) years of increasingly responsible technical or professional-level program experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements listed for the position.

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Any combination of equivalent to seven (7) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

Working Conditions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Criminal Background Check
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reference Checks

By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.

United States Employment Eligibility
OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Future Vacancies
Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.

Veterans' Preference
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking veterans to attach their documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. Visit the Oregon job opportunities for additional details, information, and resources.

Conduct Expectations
Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received during OJD employment.

Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, .

Employee Benefits
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness

OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please .

Questions and Support

The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.