Job Description

The Philadelphia Municipal Court is seeking a Coordinator for its Veterans Court Mentor program to ensure every participating Veteran receives the services to help them navigate the systems (court, treatment, and Veterans), to coordinate the operations of the critical Mentor Program and to assist the existing Veterans Court Coordinator with the overall Veterans Court. The successful applicant will work directly for the presiding Veterans Court Judge and Coordinator.

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Essential Functions

This position involves senior level professional, confidential and administrative work involved in coordinating the operation and management of a highly successful Veterans Court Mentor program. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Upon approval of the Veterans Court Judge & Coordinator, this position will continue to enhance the mentor training program, develop a mentor resource strategy, and provide technical assistance to inquiries on local, state and national level. Organizes events and meetings. Creates supporting materials and disseminates them to participants.
• Recruits volunteer Veteran mentors, collaborates with veteran agencies, organizes, and conducts mentor trainings, supervises mentor operations, develops and maintains working relationships with all Veteran Court partners.
• Sustains and evolves the Veterans Mentor Program; Creates and enhances the Veterans Mentor Resource Guide.
• Participation as a Veterans Court team member committed to the program mission and goals. Participates in committee meetings as requested/required. Participation in working group meetings as issues arise and are identified by the Judge or Coordinator.
• Researches and writes grants for all potential court-approved funding prospects.
• Assists the presiding Judge and Coordinator with the preparation of case processing and related administrative services.
• Collects and maintains data reports and performs data entry as needed.
• Attends court sessions. Assists the Veterans Court Judge and Coordinator as needed with any and all administrative and clerical tasks.
• Assists Veteran participants in all aspects of adjusting to civilian life, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Organizes and attends SCI site visits with assigned veterans court participants. Completes all documentation follow up as needed.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Veterans Court Judge.
• May be required to work outside of traditional 9am-5pm work hours. Flexible scheduling should be discussed with the Judge and Coordinator in advance whenever possible.
• Must attend all training as identified by Coordinator and Judge as appropriate to the position such as trauma informed care, mentor coordinator training, mental health first aid.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Standard clerical office and criminal courtroom conditions. Some community work may be required.

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Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the criminal justice and health treatment systems.
• Capacity to understand and implement the concepts involved in the Veterans Court.
• Knowledge of US Military
• Ability to coordinate program goals by establishing and overseeing operational policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with Treatment Court clients.
• Ability to express ideas clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; ability to make effective public presentations.
• Ability to work under judicial/court supervision and in collaboration with Veterans agencies and other criminal justice partners.
• Thorough knowledge of Windows-based computer applications. Ability to quickly learn internal case management computer applications.
• Valid Driver’s License

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Work-Life

Working hours are 40 hours per week. This is a full-time, in person position with the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania.

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Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of administrative experience.

OR

1. Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience providing the characteristics required to perform the essential functions of the class may substitute.
2. U.S. Military Service
3. Successful completion of criminal background investigation.
4. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
5. Covid-19 Vaccination is recommended.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Additional Information

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Salary Range: $53,855 - $59,494

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