What are the responsibilities and job description for the COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II position at The State of Florida?
Requisition No: 846313
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22008885
Pay Plan: State Courts System
Position Number: 22008885
Salary: $47,040.06 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 02/14/2025
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Position Title
Court Program Specialist II
Job Location
Twentieth Judicial Circuit; Lee County
Salary Range
$47,040.06 Annually
- This position is eligible for a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) as approved by the Florida State Court System up to $2,583.00 annually.
This is a professional and highly responsible case management position within Family Court Services. Work involves the use of unified family court practices and differentiated case management techniques to promote case progression and disposition in an effective and timely manner. The Court Program Specialist II is responsible for case analysis to understand and address the needs of each individual family, to facilitate cooperation and communication of the parties, and coordinate related family law cases, as well as domestic violence, and juvenile dependency cases. This position works closely with the judiciary, court staff, attorneys, the clerk of court, outside agencies and the general public. Work is performed under the supervision of the Family Division Director and the Program Coordinator.
The core functions of this position are: (1) Differentiated Case Management; (2) Case Screening and Coordination; (3) Case Research and Statistics; (4) Effective Communication and Customer Service; and (5) Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position; the omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
- Utilize differentiated case management techniques
- Provide early court intervention and establish case goals and expectations
- Effectively manage cases according to their nature and complexity
- Conduct case management conferences to promote early case resolution and disposition
- Ongoing monitoring of assigned cases to confirm party compliance and increase early case resolution
- Complete comprehensive case reports
- Screen cases to determine appropriate case track assignments according to the Unified Family Court model
- Assess and identify cases involving high conflict or multiple case issues
- Coordinate cases to minimize conflicting court orders
- Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in addressing the individual needs of a family or case
- Query various databases to determine crossover cases
- Compile statistical information and prepare monthly family division reports to determine court performance
- Conduct case research and compose accurate case reports
- Effectively communicate ideas and thoughts, both verbally and in written word, to pro se parties and attorneys
- Clearly and effectively communicate procedures and goals to others
- Ask appropriate questions in order to provide a common understanding of procedures and goals necessary in a case
- Provide quality customer service by timely responding to inquiries
- Maintain composure when dealing with potentially challenging or adversarial parties
- Including but not limited to acting as back-up to the Intake Team as needed and when schedules permit. Cross training is provided for this function
- Great working environment
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Holidays
- Retirement Plan Options
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in public or judicial administration, criminal justice, social work, or a related social science. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
- Three years of professional, administrative, analytical related work experience. Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.
- Experience working with or within the court system as well as case management experience is preferred
State of Florida Notary Public certification is required (within 30 days of hire).
- Experience in the area of family law
- Experience with case management procedures
- Knowledge of family law, domestic violence, and dependency statutes and rules of procedure
- Ability to conduct research and compose concise reports providing thorough and accurate case summaries
- Knowledge of court functions, processes and procedures
- Ability to type 35 correct words per minute (preferred)
- Ability to maintain a State of Florida Notary Public certification
Special Comments
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to be successful in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Family law court programs and the dynamics of how they interface allowing for effective case management
- Family law, domestic violence, and dependency statutes and rules of procedure
- Court functions, processes and procedures
- Understanding of basic legal terminology
- Apply organizational skills
- Make differentiated case management decisions to determine the most appropriate and effective route for individual cases
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and logically, both orally and in writing, with the public as well as outside agencies and programs
- Conduct research and compose concise reports providing thorough and accurate case summaries
- Exercise discretion and maintain confidential information at all times
- Provide effective, accurate, professional, polite, friendly, and prompt customer service to the public and other agency personnel, AOC employees, and the Judiciary
- Maintain a pleasant demeanor in stressful situations
- Effectively and respectfully work with highly emotional and potentially difficult people
- Work under constant pressure in a fast-paced, high volume office environment
- Efficiently operate a computer and utilize Microsoft Office Suite applications and various other software programs and databases on a daily basis
- Operate office equipment including multiple line telephones, copier, fax, and shredder
- Maintain consistent and regular attendance, which is required
- Work the required hours from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
- Type 35 correct words per minute (preferred)
How to Apply
For more information and to apply please visit our website at www.ca.cjis20.org, select the Employment Link and click job opportunities.
For questions, please contact HumanResources@ca.cjis20.org or 239-533-1705
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Salary : $2,583 - $47,040
