Treatment Court Coordinator
• A criminal background check is required for the successful applicant.
• An employee new to the Judicial Branch will serve a one-year probationary period.
• This position is grant-funded and continuation of the position is subject to continued funding.
• Position works 20 hours a week.
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a half time (20 hours per week) grant funded position that is currently funded through September 30, 2019. The Treatment Court American Indian Liaison is responsible for assisting and directing American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Alaskan Native members through the Treatment Court process. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, case management of individuals who are participating in the Treatment Court process, developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with American Indian groups/tribes through outreach programs, acting as an liaison between the courts and American Indian participants in the Treatment Court process, assisting with cultural issues, and providing educational opportunities for court personnel to inform employees of cultural differences that can create unnecessary problems or delays in the Treatment Court process. Qualifications include experience working with multi-agency systems, working with an adult/youth substance-abusing population, thorough knowledge of American Indian culture, and successful collaboration between American Indian groups/individuals and government agencies. The successful applicant must be able to work well in a team-oriented environment and be self-motivated.
A full job description and application are available from Human Resources at shgrandy@mt.gov.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum qualifications are a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in in social work, human services or related field, and two years experience with adult substance abuse offenders, conflict resolution, domestic relations, report preparation and experience working with multi-agency systems. Experience may substitute for degree. Must be able to work well in a team-oriented environment and be self-motivated.
Application Procedures:
Please apply on line at statecareers.mt.gov or forward a state application to the following address: Montana Supreme Court, Court Administrator’s Office HR, P.O. Box 203005, Helena, Montana 59620, or fax to (406) 841-2955 or email to shgrandy@mt.gov. The Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants may obtain a copy of the Montana Judicial Branch’s EEOP Utilization Report by make their request to the Judicial Branch Human Resources office.
Eligible Training Assignment:
17.08
