Program Coordinator - Children's Justice (D4 Cass 111134)

Full Job Description

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking applicants for a Program Coordinator within Children’s Justice for Family Treatment Court in Cass County and other Children’s Justice programs within District 4.

The counties served in District 4 include: Harrison, Shelby, Audubon, Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page.

This position will coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Family Treatment court and Family Resiliency Center in Council Bluffs, as well as other Children’s Justice programs in District 4.

This position will manage referrals, intake, and orientation with families, and serve as the first line of communication between families and the court team.

This position will collect and maintain accurate case data, serve as a liaison between families, treatment teams, and community service providers, and support program improvement through data analysis and compliance reporting.

This position may occasionally attend court hearing, community events, and coordinator meetings both in person and virtually, with availability for evening meetings as needed.

The successful candidate will be able to learn and navigate case management systems and program-specific technology to maintain current and accurate records and materials.

This position will have the ability to professionally communicate and build relationships with a variety of individuals including parents, judges, treatment team members, and community partners.

The successful candidate will have a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to family engagement and keen attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and integrity of case data and compliance reporting.

This position will also coordinate training opportunities and multi-disciplinary team functions to support the ongoing development of the Family Treatment Court model.

This position will involve travel to other counties within the judicial district as well as occasional travel outside of the judicial district.

This is a full-time partially grant-funded position; continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funds.

What’s in it for you:

• Collaborative, positive professional work environment
• Opportunities to make a widespread difference in the Iowa communities
• Excellent benefits package
• Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave
• Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS) plan
• Employee discount program
• Employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch may qualify for the federal student loan repayment program.

The pay range for this position is $21.42 - $33.86 per hour. This is a contract-covered, FLSA non-exempt position. The starting salary for new state employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Adjustments may be made if the successful candidate has relevant experience.

Position classification is determined as the ‘best fit’ of the duties assigned to and performed by a position. This position is classified as a Program Coordinator as summarized below.

Summary

Coordinate and execute a program and various projects that support a program's goals and objectives.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute and implement the Iowa Judicial Branch program within established parameters and budgets.
• Provide training and instruction for program participants and users to support the program goals.
• Execute program activities within established policies, plans, and budgets.
• Track key metrics, produce progress reports, and regularly update stakeholders.
• Maintain records pertaining to program activities.
• Communicate and coordinate with program participants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organizational skills and the ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively.
• Ability to coordinate program activities within prescribed budget parameters.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel.

The Iowa Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Applicants may review the Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report from the Iowa Judicial Branch website as part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Please go to www.iowacourts.gov and click on the Careers page.

Candidates need to complete the NEOGOV application and attach a cover letter and resume. Final applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Iowa Council 61, AFL-CIO (AFSCME).

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the “To Apply” section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.

Qualifications

The incumbent must meet the minimum requirements to qualify for the position.

1. High school diploma (or high school equivalency diploma)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field.
• Two (2) years of experience in child welfare, mental health, healthcare, family services, or court/legal system.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and online meeting programs.
• Attention to detail.