SUPERIOR COURT COORDINATOR

The salary for this position is: $4,759.00 - $6,330.00 monthly.

Thurston County is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to fill a Safe Babies Court Coordinator within Superior Court. This position works within the Superior Court Coordinator classification and is responsible for developing and managing the Safe Babies Program.

The Safe Babies Court Coordinator also participates in regular operational and planning meetings for Safe Babies Court and directs the planning and organization of events, meetings, and trainings; performs case flow coordination; coordinates community relations and presentations; directs quality assurance of programs; assists other agencies in coordinating services; and assists outside evaluator with data collection.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for generating and assisting with Monthly Reports as required by the grant.
• Participates in special projects and facilitates cross-departmental and interagency collaboration.
• Develops case screening criteria and case management objectives; and develops and implements case planning conferences.
• Evaluates procedures and activities within the scope of assigned functional areas regularly assessing the program and implementing improvement plans.
• Monitors current trends and practices applicable to the area of assignment through continuing education and reading applicable laws and journals.
• Develops program literature such as programs, pamphlets, manuals, forms, handbooks, and procedures. Provides support and backup for other court staff.
• Manages all aspects of grant reporting and data collection for Safe Babies contract.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment – Office setting in Olympia, Washington.
• Schedule - Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Travel Requirements - Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings.
• Customer Interactions - Daily interactions via phone, in-person, and video with Thurston County staff and the public.
  

WHO WE ARE:

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.

HAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals’ lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
• Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays .
• Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA ) : Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program which allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  

Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com .

Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, business or public administration, or a closely related field. Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
• Six years of progressively responsible clerical/secretarial experience, four years of which must have been in a legal or court environment. Must have two years of experience managing a major project, demonstrating the ability to work independently and make responsible decisions; and a background in legal terminology, trial calendar terminology and judicial procedures. Must have demonstrated experience in modern office methods and procedures.
• Must be proficient in contract management practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with superiors, subordinates, other organizations, attorneys and the general public and to work effectively as a team member or leader with independent committees, commissions, firms and agencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employers and the general public.
• Must be able to successfully utilize a personal computer and related software packages to perform word processing, analysis, information retrieval and tracking. Working knowledge with multiple court-related databases is preferred.
Current Washington State Driver’s License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds, i.e., ethnic origin, race, gender, class, affectional preference, and ability.
• Ability to set clear, professional boundaries and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to be self-directed yet works effectively as a team with staff and community resources.

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact: Sabrina Craig, 360-709-3089

This position is:

• Not represented by a union
• Eligible for benefits
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• Contingent upon passing a background check

Items requested for consideration:

• Application
• Resume
• Letter of Interest
Supplemental Questions

Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.