Successful applicants for this position will have :

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Public Administration, or closely related field
• Five years of progressively responsible criminal justice, court services, and / or substance abuse related experience
• Two years of supervisory or lead experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Recent (within the last five years) experience working in one or more multiple treatment court programs is preferred.
• Recent (within the last five years) experience administering Federal Department of Justice (DOJ) and / or Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) grants is preferred.

Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.

Criminal Conviction Standards :

The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured / confidential facility or computer system(s).

As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.

Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position :

Working Conditions / Physical Activities

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Kitsap County provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The duties in this position are performed primarily in an office setting utilizing standard office equipment
• Incumbents may be exposed to hostile individuals while in the courtroom setting

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Manages treatment court programs to assure successful achievement of individual program objectives and adherence to program goals.
• Implements the recommendations and objectives of the individual treatment court teams.
• Maintains and facilitates consistent communication with and among the various treatment court team members.
• Serves as key liaison for the treatment court programs and directs the resolution of inquiries, problems, complaints, or emergencies affecting availability or quality of services;

responds to sensitive and complex inquiries or service complaints.

Assigns, trains, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate staff; advises and assists subordinates as necessary;

participates in the selection of new employees and makes recommendations regarding the hiring, discipline, transfer and termination of subordinate employees.

Analyzes program effectiveness and recommends improvements to existing services, equipment and operating systems; researches, analyzes and evaluates new developments in assigned area and works to expand existing program and services;

develops and recommends new programs and program modifications.

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Last updated : 2024-05-17