Wellness Court Assistant

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Wellness Court Assistant provides a variety of clerical and monitoring services to the Walker River Paiute Tribal Wellness Court.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answers routine questions about specialized Court related legal forms, procedures and petitions.
• Maintains confidentiality on all matters.
• Listens to the publics’ complaints, concerns and questions; directs same to the appropriate department for additional legal assistance.
• Types specialized documents such as: Wellness Court Orders; Warrants; treatment referrals and Notices of Hearings.
• Assigns docket numbers to Wellness Court files, Criminal, Civil, Juvenile and Traffic Complaints.
• Searches for information (e.g., previous case status, fines, and fees) or documents requested by judges, Wellness Court Coordinator, Team members and the general public.
• Receives and process court documents.
• Serves as the Hearing Clerk by taking notes, ensuring the recorder is working, announcing the Judge, labeling evidence and swearing in witnesses.
• Prepares files for court hearings.
• Learns to support each of the specialized sections of the Court (Civil, Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile, Wellness, etc.)
• Provides professional customer service in person, on the phone and through all correspondence.
• Maintains Court calendars and dockets.
• May receive and account for funds and payments made to the Walker River Tribal Court.
• Routes paperwork to the appropriate court staff and departments.
• Processes mail in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assists in maintaining child support ledgers and payments.
• Supports and interfaces with other employees, Tribal members and general public.
• Conducts, attends and interacts in meetings with Walker River Tribal Court personnel, other public agencies and the public.
• Maintains professional education and interaction at meetings/conferences to keep abreast of changes in requirements, which affect the Nation and current trends in the field.
• Maintain court documents using case management software and court recording system.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with other Tribal employees.
• Duties will include assisting with personal service of court documents, monitoring Program participants and transporting of participants, if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have good verbal and writing skills.
• Basic clerical skills required, PC skills a plus.
• Must possess a willingness to learn Wellness Court concepts and processes.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to read and write the English language, bi-lingual preferred.
• Must provide DMV driving report; provide a current DMV driving report; and be insurable under the Tribe's Insurance Policy.
• Must submit pre-employment drug testing and random testing in accordance to substance abuse policy.
• A favorable background investigation (must never have been convicted of a felony, or convicted of 2 misdemeanors within the past year).

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or Equivalent; (2) years of relevant working knowledge of the legal system, criminal justice system, juvenile justice system, community resources, alcohol/drug abuse dynamics, and mental health system; and evidence of continuing education to maintain any required Certifications/Licenses and update knowledge and skills.

To Apply: Obtain an employment application from the Human Resources Department located at the Tribal Administration Building, 1022 Hospital Rd., Schurz, NV 89427. Call Human Resources at 775-773-2306 x2315 for such application. You can e-mail application with supporting documents to: hrdirector@wrpt.org or online at www.wrpt.org

If Hired: Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and any random drug testing as required by the WRPT Personnel and Drug-Free Workplace Policies, with satisfactory results.

Indian Preference and TERO: Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act, Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472-473 and the Walker River Paiute Tribe Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance WR-01-01, as amended.

Pay: $19.83 - $21.89 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22