Supervisor - Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan (FJCIP)

Full Job Description

King County Superior Court is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Supervisor in Family Court Operations' Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan (FJCIP).

The responsibilities of this position include administering the Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Grant as well as overseeing the management and operation of dependency court calendars, including scheduling, staffing, and the supervision and training of dependency coordinator staff. The role contributes to developing and implementing policies and procedures, manages special projects, and requires independent work involving discretion, confidentiality, and accountability. The position also performs moderately complex analytical and research tasks and provides project and program management support.

It is the vision of King County Superior Court (KCSC) to be open to all, trusted by all, and to provide justice for all. To fulfill Superior Court's Mission, Values, and Vision, employees at all levels serve the complex needs of a diverse population of Court users. Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation. At KCSC, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.

Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants. Applications may be placed on an eligibility list for future recruitments.

Work location: This position is primarily located at the Patricia Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle. The incumbent may also be required to work at other Superior Court locations.

Work schedule: This is a full-time position. The Court's business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work hours for this position may vary, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County Superior Court worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. Employees will be provided with a Court-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Additional materials required: Please include a resume and letter of interest describing how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. These materials are supplemental to your application. You must still completely fill out the on-line application with your relevant education and work experience. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you include relevant information only on the resume or cover letter. Applications that state "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Please note that you can attach multiple documents to your application. Your options are:
1) Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
2) Attach multiple documents/files in the attachment section.

Requirements

The following is intended to be a summary of the job functions for this position and does not reflect every task encountered to achieve these functions.

Ensure compliance with statutory and grant requirements of the Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Plan (FJCIP) including maintaining current records related to judicial education requirements, and coordinate training for judicial officers.

Develop and implement policy and procedures approved by the Court relating to the program, budget development, fiscal control, case-flow management, oversight of the program, contracts and other responsibilities identified by the Judges.

Plan and manage projects related to the program including improvement of case management involving juvenile and family court cases with special emphasis on improving permanency planning for children involved in dependency proceedings.

Build partnerships, facilitate regular review of court process, and identify and provide cross-system training opportunities related to the program. Prepare training materials.

Develop case screening criteria and case management objectives; develop, implement and monitor case planning/settlement conferences; coordinate with other agencies and service providers to monitor compliance with court-ordered services, evaluations and referrals; report on the status of these services.

Responsible for the database administration of a proprietary case management system and creating business rules for program-specific enhancements.

Manage daily operations and staffing for dependency coordinators. Plan, assign, prioritize, and direct work; resolve workload and scheduling issues, and support staff with complex assignments.

Oversee case flow for the assigned area. Develop and maintain data systems to track clients, demographics, and services. Produce monthly, ad-hoc, and routine statistical reports; analyze trends; and create graphical data presentations.

Recruit, select, supervise, train, and evaluate dependency coordinators ensuring accuracy and quality of work. Conduct performance evaluations, implement corrective action when needed, and train staff on policies, procedures, and software. Prepare training materials and communicate updates to processes and applications.

Manage court-related projects involving process improvement, case flow, trial management, and technology. Projects may include cross-department collaboration, public outreach, education, and operational enhancements.

Participate in developing and implementing procedures for assigned division. Assist in reviewing division operations and records-retention procedures.

Oversee the maintenance, archiving, release, and destruction of vital records, exhibits, and files in accordance with established policies and guidelines.

Respond to inquiries, concerns, and complaints from internal and external customers. May conduct public outreach, provide training to other agencies and the public, and serve on assigned committees.

Perform other duties of a similar nature and level.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in social work, business or public administration or a related field, two years supervisory experience, and two years of professional experience in court administration, social services, or program development in these or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job duties listed in job duties section.

Knowledge of court rules, policies and procedures pertaining to the operation of courts with a preferred emphasis in family and juvenile court, specifically matters related to Titles 11 and 13; confidentiality laws; basic research techniques; program coordination and development. Knowledge of the dynamics and issues in court cases involving children and families. Skill in developing new systems and managing multiple tasks with competing priorities. Practical knowledge of principles of supervision and administration. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required. Must be able to interact effectively with a wide range of people in a professional manner.

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Additional Information

Special requirements: The ability to reliably travel throughout the county is required. Finalists are subject to the Washington State Patrol criminal background check and a reference check. Criminal background records are not automatically disqualifying.

Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications, and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.

Union membership: Positions in this classification are not represented by a union.

King County Superior Court is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation.

If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at 206-477-1536.