61st JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
Created by state law in 1968, the 61st District Court has a high-volume caseload. The court has jurisdiction within the City of Grand Rapids, the second-largest city in the state and the largest in Kent County. The 61st District Court is comprised of six (6) elected judges, one (1) appointed attorney magistrate, and a dedicated support staff in the Clerk’s Office and Probation Department. The 61st District Court Team is committed to providing excellent customer service to the public and to ensuring the effective and impartial management of cases.
Temporary part-time grant-funding position. A part-time work schedule will be determined. The schedule may vary Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Funding is expected to end by September 30, 2027.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a substantial contribution to the community and continue or start your career in Michigan's courts.
Court Program Coordinator - Operation Drive Program
The Court Program Coordinator plans, manages, coordinates, and supports the court's specialty programs. This position is assigned to the Operation Drive Program.
The Operation Drive Program provides individuals participating in the judicial process with structure, information, and encouragement to obtain a full and valid license. This includes: 1) Guidance on how to address underlying issues that led to a driver’s license suspension, including how to address outstanding traffic tickets, warrants, court appearances, and fees and fines; and 2) Monitoring and encouragement to take the necessary steps to regain driving privileges.
This position is crucial to program success and is responsible for assisting in the organization, development, and implementation of case and/or process flow for the related program as assigned. Assigned to work with program staff and serve as the liaison between judges, court administration, and probation. The Court Program Coordinator also performs case management and coordination of cases and keeps a current database on all program related data and materials. The Case Coordinator will collaborate with various stakeholders, including community agencies, partners, judges, attorneys, service providers, and program participants, to deliver comprehensive services and assistance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description:
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Plans, organizes, coordinates, and monitors the activities of the Court program.
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Serves as a link between each of the members of the Specialty Program Court Team, Clerk’s Office, and participants.
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Schedules and meets with participants to explain the program, set expectations, answer questions, and gather information necessary to assist the court in developing a meaningful plan to complete the program.
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Prepares reports and provides appropriate recommendations; testifies in court as required.
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Adheres to program policies and protocols, as well as to 42 C.F.R. Part 2, HIPAA, and other state and local confidentiality laws.
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Attends case review and court hearings to report participant compliance/noncompliance and recommend incentives and sanctions as required by the specific program.
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Collaborates with government and community agencies in order to meet programmatic goals, funding requirements, and provide effective programming and ancillary services.
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Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Court’s services to its program participants by participating as an active member of a team.
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Creates and maintains program participant progress tracking systems; documents participant progress and milestones.
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Collects, analyzes, and reports data and statistical information related to program operations, participant outcomes, and program effectiveness.
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Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, corrections, psychology, social work, or a closely related area, and clerical or administrative experience.
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A combination of education and specialized experience to perform the duties of the job. Specialized Experience: progressive, responsible clerical or administrative experience that is in, or closely related to, the work of the position and which has demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
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Successful completion of Criminal and Employment Background investigation required
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Must obtain LEIN security certification within six months of hire.
Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in an office environment. Positions in the class typically require: reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Move and lift objects less than 25 pounds such as mail, files and supplies. Operate office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements. The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
