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Job Announcement Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Job Title:  Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator
Department: Juvenile Court
Location: Minot, North Dakota
Salary & Benefits: $15.00 per hour; 25 hours per week.  This position is not eligible for state benefits paid for by the North Dakota Court System.  Temporary employees who work at least 20 hours per week and at least 20 weeks each year are eligible to participate in the retirement and life insurance programs at the employee’s expense.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Status: Part-Time/Temporary
Position No: 180-25467
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Recruitment: Internal/External
Qualifications/Requirements:
Requires a high school diploma.  A bachelor’s degree in the social sciences (criminal justice, social work, sociology, psychology, etc.) is desired, and valid driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ndcourts/default.cfm.  Any form of paper or other electronic application will not be accepted.    
The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check.
Persons needing accommodation or assistance in the application process may call Human Resources at (701) 328-4216.
Summary of Work:
The Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the files of all youth who are involved in the Juvenile Drug Court Program.  The coordinator will contact all collaborating organizations (treatment provider, schools, tracker, probation officer, community service provider, etc.) and prepare progress reports for the weekly review hearings.  The coordinator will also maintain the overall statistical data, budget, and other relevant information required for evaluation of the program.
Essential Functions:
1.  Maintains files on all participants.
2.  Contacts collaborating organizations and provides progress reports for review hearings.
3.  Assists the Juvenile Drug Court Judge in the Courtroom during review hearings.
4.  Conducts orientations for new participants and their parents.
5.  Staffs the weekly review hearings and administrative team meetings.
6.  Coordinates graduations.
7.  Purchases supplies needed for drug court affairs.
8.  Schedules and verifies community service work for participants and develops meaningful community service opportunities.
9.  Communicates and coordinates with programs contracted to provide supervision for participants.
10.  Maintains statistical data, budget information, and other information required for the evaluation of the program.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
1.  Courteous and cooperative.
2.  Understand, read and relay instructions.
3.  Follows and requires others to follow set rules.
4.  Keeps information confidential.
5.  Interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all levels of the public.
Physical Requirements:
1.  The essential functions of the job typically require:  sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching, and fingering requirements.
2.  Employee may be subject to some limited travel in the performance of the job.  Employee normally has control over travel schedule and can often adjust schedules due to adverse weather or travel conditions. Employee is exposed to biological hazard in the performance of drug testing.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
The State of North Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, genetic information, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.