Wellness Court Coordinator

This position has regular contact with or control over Indian Children and Vulnerable Adults. In compliance with Federal Law, this position will not be filled by an applicant with any felonious offense or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or Tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact, or prostitution; crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children.

About the Role

The Wellness Court Coordinator is responsible for the management and coordination of the affairs of the Nisqually Healing to Wellness Court. This position independently plans, assigns, and carries out program projects in compliance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements of the Nisqually Healing to Wellness Court. The Wellness Court Coordinator handles administrative and supervisory functions within the department, including the development and implementation of new policies, procedures, and techniques to facilitate the complex duties and issues of the court. The role involves delegating and coordinating the activities and efforts of the Healing to Wellness Court Staff, making timely and independent decisions regarding work priorities, and fulfilling the legal responsibilities of the Nisqually Tribal Healing to Wellness Court.

Work is performed under the guidance and supervision of the Nisqually Court Administrator. The Wellness Court Coordinator will make recommendations for new court service opportunities, implement them accordingly, and work interdepartmentally within the Nisqually Tribal Network to connect clients with additional services. The coordinator will also promote awareness and education regarding the program and act as a liaison with Federal, State, and Tribal representatives as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with attorneys, probation, treatment providers, and the healing to wellness team to review and evaluate applications for court services.
• Assist in the application process and coordinate services for Nisqually Healing to Wellness Court participants and Nisqually service providers.
• Assist participants to ensure they comply with court-ordered services.
• Plan and coordinate all functions of the Healing to Wellness Court, including receiving filings of pleadings, documents, and applications.
• Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress with respect to treatment goals and collaborate with counselors, medical providers, and probation officers to plan and coordinate treatment based on the participant's needs.
• Refer clients to needed community resources such as housing, vocational training, high school equivalency courses, public assistance, mental and physical health services, and/or other services to assist in the recovery of court participants.
• Collect information and take detailed notes updating files for each meeting or appointment to document treatment progress, noting missed appointments and treatment milestones.
• Monitor court participants' compliance with court orders and report information regularly to the Nisqually Healing to Wellness Court team.
• Identify opportunities to improve court services and make recommendations for new services that the court may provide.
• Analyze, review, and provide data collection in preparation of monthly reports.
• Coordinate with the Wellness Court Judge to meet the expectations of the court and provide superior service.
• Assist in monitoring and coordinating the Nisqually Healing to Wellness Court budget.
• Establish goals and objectives for the upcoming fiscal year, develop project workloads, identify opportunities to improve court services, and provide recommendations to the Court Administrator and Wellness Court Judge.
• Develop, maintain, implement, and enforce policies and procedures as set forth in the Nisqually Healing to Wellness Court.
• Maintain case numbers, dockets, court calendars, dispositions, and case files of the Nisqually Healing to Wellness Court.
• Provide clerical and technical support to the Court Administrator and Tribal Judges.
• Prepare and edit routine correspondence, memoranda, orders, jury instructions, notices, dockets, judgments, executions, warrants, affidavits, and any other forms/documents as necessary.
• Develop, edit, create, and maintain Nisqually Healing to Wellness Court forms.
• Oversee all financial transactions and provide the supervisor with monthly financial reports.
• Certify official copies of the court.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and classes to increase professional knowledge.
• Assist in community projects as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social services, criminal justice, and/or legal services OR four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience working in tribal, state, and/or local court systems.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug test.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under the Tribe's insurance policy.
• Must be bondable.
• Must be willing to become a notary within six months of being hired.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles and practices of tribal court systems, tribal law, and legal terminology.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, budgets, and management practices.
• Knowledge and skills relating to principles and practices of employee supervision.
• Knowledge of the Nisqually Tribal Code as applicable.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting, including internal case file management.
• Advanced knowledge of current technological software programs, specifically Microsoft Programs.
• Knowledge of the Nisqually Tribal Community.
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and/or potentially violent situations and manage difficult people.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, forecast project consequences, and implement recommendations in support of court goals.
• Ability to research, analyze, interpret, and apply federal and tribal policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, and creativity while being culturally sensitive.
• Ability to work cooperatively with groups and individuals while managing a large caseload in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to present clear and concise information in a courtroom setting.
• Ability to give oral presentations to large and small groups.