Court Services Supervisor 2 (Children in Court)-Family Division

When you come to work for New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong TEAM that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve.  We work hard every day to build the public’s trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court.   Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

SALARY:  The salary range for this position is $69,594.51 to $120,831.39 for Schedule A, and $69,594.51 to $114,789.82 for Schedule B.  For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range. For current Judiciary employees, salary upon promotion or advancement will be an increase of 5% of base salary, not to exceed the maximum of the range, or the minimum salary of the band/level, whichever is greater. Judiciary employees hired prior to August 29, 2015, are considered Schedule A. Newly hired individuals, and Judiciary employees hired on or after August 29, 2015, are considered Schedule B.

The Judiciary offers a strong opportunity for growth.

The Mercer Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated, self-directed leader who possesses strong oral communication, problem solving, and technical competence skills, and is committed to quality service, teamwork, and the mission and functions of the organization. Under the general direction of the Court Executive 28 (Vicinage Family Division Manager) and the Court Executive 18 (Vicinage Assistant Family Division Manager) the selected candidate will supervise, manage, and coordinate the diversified work activities of a team, comprised of probation officers and clerical support personnel, and provide direct service to the Family Judges. The individual will instruct and evaluate staff or team members on work-related matters; regulate flow of work in accordance with operating schedules/procedures; direct work between units or teams; identify and address personnel issues in communication with senior management; conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff; determine staff training needs; mentor and coach staff; ensure established standards are met; recommend and/or implement personnel actions; and actively and cooperatively participates on the Family Division Supervisory Team. 

REMOTE WORK: The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

 The selected candidate may be required to work evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and/or holidays, as part of assigned RST supervisory rotation. 

Regular and predictable physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

• Will be responsible for training the staff on the proper customer service skills, how to conduct searches in multiple Judiciary information systems, as well as use of family division forms.
• Interacts daily with Family Judges on docket specific questions, as well as emergent matters, issues, and case flow.
• Responsible for monitoring and addressing backlog cases and suggesting improvement plans.
• Coordinates meetings, prepares agendas, and memorializes minutes for meetings.
• Participates on committees, both locally and statewide, as needed.
• Works directly with various stakeholders, such as Deputy Attorney Generals, Law Guardians, Public Defenders, Department of Child Permanency and Protection, etc.
• Responsible for the daily tasks / assignment of the staff, as well as ensuring daily court coverage.
• Conducts performance advisory reviews, yearly expectations, working test periods, as well as providing feedback to staff on a frequent basis.
• Assist staff and external court users with their questions related to family court matters that are more complex and may overlap with other divisions or agencies.
• Utilizes various Judicial information systems, as well as available technology platforms.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education Note: Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service. (See www.naces.org/members.html)

Note: Court Services Supervisor 2 is an unclassified position and the Judiciary has the non-reviewable right to remove employees in this position. Removed employees in this position will be permitted to return to their previously held career service title and if no prior career service title was held, the Judiciary will make good faith reasonable efforts to place the employee in another position.

Driver's License:  Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Authorization to Work:  US citizenship is not required.  Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Special Note:  Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting.  All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information.

Residency Law:  In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.
 
 
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Salary : $69,595 - $120,831