Requisition No: 802436
Agency: State Courts System
Working Title: COURT PROGRAM SPECIALIST II - 22012093
Position Number: 22012093
Salary: $38,058.32 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 05/30/2023
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit; Panama City, Florida
Job Description
The essential function of the position is to assist the Early Childhood Courts (ECC) Program with the timely disposition of cases through case management. The position is responsible for providing information to litigants and trial court staff; reviewing files; coordinating community-based services; managing and preparing cases for team meetings and court hearings; and attending hearings and other trial court proceedings. The position works independently under the supervision of the Early Childhood Court Program Coordinator.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Identifies families in the dependency system that are eligible for ECC and coordinates with them to provide intake into the ECC program.
Coordinates, schedules, and conducts meetings for participants in Early Childhood Court.
Staffs cases, attends court hearings and team meetings, and communicates with ECC Program Coordinator for recommendations to Court;
Communicates with local lead community care agencies, Department of Children and Families, Children’s
Legal Services, and Judiciary to keep them informed of programs and services;
Collaborates with Children’s Legal Services to review hearings and assures all necessary parties are informed of required hearings; and
Assists in researching and coordinating community-based services for program participants.
Education and Training Guidelines
Three years of professional, administrative, analytical related work experience.
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.
Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.
Special Comments
Opened Until Filled; applications will be accepted until position is filled.
The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized Health insurance plan, optional enrollment in Life, Dental, and Disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.
The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
How to Apply
For additional information and to apply visit the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Employment website:
https://www.jud14.flcourts.org/public-information/employment-opportunities.
Submit to Doug Williams, Court Administrator, Post Office Box 1089, Panama City, Florida 32402; or by email to humanresources@jud14.flcourts.org
For additional information contact Doug Williams by phone at 850-767-3550.
The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal background check.
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