State Drug Court Coordinator or Court Op…

The Program and Ancillary Services unit of the Court Services Division is seeking a Court Operations Analyst to provide statewide program support, technical assistance and information to District courts and State Court Administration. This includes formulating and implementing Minnesota Judicial Branch strategic initiatives, integrating a judicial problem solving approach into court operations for cases involving alcohol and other drug (AOD) addicted offenders, offenders with mental health issues, and offenders who are veterans.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch has been awarded a 2014 State Government Innovation Award by the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs for our eCourtMN initiative. State Government Innovation Awards are designed to recognize the great work of state government agencies and encourage an environment of experimentation and innovation in Minnesota.

Example of Duties:

• Technical Assistance –serve as primary contact for treatment courts throughout Minnesota providing technical and other program assistance supporting local treatment court operations, new court development, and compliance with Judicial Branch Treatment Court Standards and Policies.
• Training – Assess local treatment court team training needs and develop annual training plan. Plan and implement training conferences, including developing curriculum and materials, recruiting trainers, and coordinating logistics.
• Treatment Court Advisory Committee– staff advisory committee to Judicial Council, the Judicial Branch governing body. The Committee is a multi-disciplinary group providing expertise, policy and funding recommendations to the Council.
• Program Standards and Policy Development – draft program standards and policy recommendations for consideration by advisory groups and Judicial Branch leadership. Review research and literature for evidence-based practices to inform and develop policies.
• Budget Development and Management –gathers funding information from local courts to develop the statewide treatment court budget. Develop funding distribution mechanism(s) during budget cycles for consideration by the Treatment Court Advisory Committee and Judicial Council. Monitor local drug court budgets for appropriate and timely expenditures.
• Sustainability and Outreach –Identifies potential sustainability strategies and outreach opportunities to recommend to the Treatment Court Advisory Committee and/or Judicial Branch leadership. Perform sustainability tasks as approved by Branch leadership. Coordinate statewide outreach activities. Provide information and data to national, state, and local leadership, stakeholders, legislature and media.
• Program Evaluation – assist SCAO Research and Evaluation Unit, Information Technology Division staff, and other treatment court professionals in developing and implementing evaluations of treatment courts.
• Grant Writing and Management – monitor grant opportunities for local treatment courts and coordinate statewide grant applications.

Typical Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of program planning, implementation, budgeting, and evaluation techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with judges, court staff, other justice system officials and the public.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Knowledge of structure and operation of state courts.
• Ability to take initiative; highly organized; self-motivated.
• Comfortable speaking in front of large and small groups.
• Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. in psychology, sociology, public health, public administration, criminal justice, law, or related field preferably supplemented by a master’s degree in public or court administration, or a law degree.
• Considerable experience in court administration, criminal justice, social science research, or a closely related area.
• Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check.
• Travel in and around the state will be occasionally required.

Supplemental Information:

SALARY RANGE & BENEFITS : $31.43 – $48.73/hour ($65,374.40 – $101,358.40 annually). Starting salary depending upon qualifications.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pretax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. Visit https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/ for benefits information.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : November 17, 2017 4:00 p.m.

TO APPLY: Apply online at www.mncourts.gov . Please attach a resume and cover letter expressing your interest in this position.

Minnesota Judicial Branch

Human Resources Recruiting, Room G08

25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

St. Paul, MN 55155

It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age.

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