Pierce County                                         EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Human Resources Department      

VETERANS DRUG COURT CASE COORDINATOR (Job #4311)

(Legal Assistant 3)

SALARY RANGE:  $20.95-$26.23 Per Hour

CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m.; November 23, 2009

NATURE OF WORK

This is professional administrative and coordinative work of a complex nature performed for Pierce County Superior Court. An employee in this classification coordinates and works closely with the Drug Court and the Veteran's Administration to ensure that veterans who are Drug Court defendants receive the aid available to them from the Veteran's Administration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist in developing the process for armed forces veterans participating in Drug Court
• Act as primary liaison between the court, treatment provider and Veteran's Administration for the program.
• Participate in special projects and facilitate cross-departmental and inter-agency collaboration.
• Research other drug court models with a veteran component and assist with development and implementation.
• Research the benefits of proposed changes to current policies and procedures as they relate to the veterans.
• Monitor and provide suggestions to revise the court operating system (LINX).
• Maintain and monitor statistics and outcomes specific to the veterans and other relevant drug court statistics.
• Analyze processes and procedures and provide recommendations for change and/or new policies and procedures.
• Assist the Drug Court Judge when required.
• Ensure all parties, including the public, receive rules, policies and procedures specific to the Veterans’ Drug Court.
• Assist in the development of an individualized client service plan in cooperation with representatives of the criminal justice system, treatment facilities, and other community veterans’ services in response to client needs.
• Assist clients in determining relative eligibility for veterans’ services and benefits.
• Develop cooperative and professional working relationships with all available veterans offices and supporting activities, e.g., contracted service providers.
• Research benefits of proposed changes to current policies and procedures as they relate to veterans.
• When required, appear with veterans during contacts with the criminal justice system.
• Adhere to Pierce County Court program policies and procedures.
• Adhere to state and federal confidentiality regulations.
• Maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours.
• Meet the traveling requirements of the position.
• Perform the physical requirements of the position; work within the established working conditions of the position.

RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from a four year college or University with a degree in court administration, criminology, criminal justice, pre law, business administration or a related field plus three or more years of experience in an administrative position requiring systems analysis and/or court operations.  Additional education or experience may substitute equally for the position requirements.  Proficiency with computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel) and experience in the field of social work in desirable.  Armed Forces experience and/or knowledge of the Veterans Administration is desirable.  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:  Ability to successfully complete and pass a Pierce County background investigation and polygraph examination.  A valid Washington State driver’s license is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Veteran’s Drug Court Case Coordinator (Job #4311)

Instructions:  This questionnaire is part of the examination process and is mandatory.  On a separate sheet(s) of paper, describe in detail your past work experience and education in the following areas.  List your employer and dates of employment separately for each question.

1.      Explain your training or experience in the armed forces, the Veteran’s Administration, or the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs.

2.      Detail any education, training or experience with the justice system.

3.      Detail your knowledge, education, and experience with substance abuse disorders.

4.      A portion of the duties will require analysis of statistics. What is your comfort level with statistics and analysis?  Provide an example of statistical analysis you have prepared.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

To be considered for this classification, applicants must complete and submit a signed Pierce County employment application form and a written response to the supplemental questions listed above by the closing date to the Pierce County Human Resources Department, 615 South 9th Street, Suite 200, Tacoma, WA  98405-4670.  A separate application must be submitted for each job number for which you are applying.  Photocopies with original signatures are acceptable.  A resume in lieu of the application form and supplemental questionnaire is not acceptable.  Notify the Human Resources Department immediately of any address or telephone change.

This is a competitive selection process.  Your responses on the application form and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.  Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.  Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.  Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews. 

Pierce County will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during the selection process, if requested.  Please notify the Human Resources Department at (253) 798-7480 of the accommodation needed, preferably at the time of application, but at least two days prior to the date needed.

Human Resources Department:  (253) 798-7480      Job Information Line:  (253) 798-7466    TDD:  (253) 798-3965

Email: pchumanresources@co.pierce.wa.us   Internet:   http://www.piercecountywa.org/jobs

Applicants are encouraged to use the NEW online application option.

11/06/09;vetdrugcourtcasecoordann.doc;ws

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Pierce County that no person shall be subjected to employment discrimination because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person.

BENEFITS

VACATION LEAVE:  Upon completion of 13 pay cycles (approximately six months) employees receive six days of vacation leave.  Vacation accrues at the rate of 12 days per year initially, up to a maximum of 30 days per year.

SICK LEAVE:  Employees receive six days of sick leave upon completion of 13 pay cycles (approximately six months).  Sick leave is accrued at the rate of one day per month.

HOLIDAYS:  Pierce County employees enjoy twelve paid holidays.

MEDICAL COVERAGE:  Excellent choices of medical plans which include vision and prescription drug coverage are available for the employee and dependents. 

DENTAL COVERAGE:  Choice of dental programs which include orthodontic coverage for the employee and dependents.

LIFE INSURANCE:  County paid life insurance for all full time/full benefit employees is effective the first day of employment.  Additional life insurance is available at the employee’s expense.

RETIREMENT:  Pierce County employees participate in one of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plans.  Employees and the County contribute jointly to the plan.

SOCIAL SECURITY AND INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE:  Employees are covered by Social Security and the State Industrial Insurance Act.

IN ADDITION:  Pierce County offers its employees an Employee Assistance Program which includes legal service access, Deferred Compensation, a Wellness Program, access to a credit union, a child care referral service, commute assistance including transit subsidies, a variety of on-going training programs, direct payroll deposit, payroll deduction for U.S. Savings Bond purchase, a home loan assistance program, access to long term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

PART-TIME EMPLOYEES receive pro-rated benefits.

NOTE:  The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.  Any provisions contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.