Court Liaison I-Temporary

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R42489
Full Time Salary Range: $4,120.00 - $5,686.00

FLSA Status: Exempt

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This posting may be used to create a Talent Pool. Talent Pools may be used for a period of 10 months after the closing date on a job posting.

MISSION STATEMENT

At the Colorado Judicial Department our mission is to provide a fair and impartial system of justice that:

• Protects constitutional and statutory rights and liberties
• Assures equal access
• Provides fair, timely and constructive resolution of cases
• Enhances public safety
• Supervises offenders
• Facilitates victim and community reparation

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

General Statement Of Duties:
The Court Liaison I works to serve participants in the Bridges Program by facilitating communication and collaboration between judicial and behavioral health systems, engaging participants with appropriate behavioral health and other support services, and keeping judges and attorneys informed of participant need and available services.

Distinguishing Factors:
The Court Liaison I classification is distinguished from other classifications by specializing in work with defendants experiencing significant mental health challenges and often whose competency to stand trial is in question. The Court Liaison I is responsible for engaging with participants in a manner that provides meaningful support and positive outcomes for the participant, while simultaneously providing objective, neutral information to judges and attorneys.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Resume and cover letter required.

The Court Liaison will serve the I-70 corridor and Western Slope Colorado. The successful candidate would work remotely from home and be expected to travel to various districts on a limited or needs based basis. The Coverage Court Liaison would assist liaisons from multiple districts with large caseloads and support case loads in districts where the Court Liaison position is currently vacant.

Please apply for the Court Liaison I and Court Liaison II position, if you qualify.

Position open until filled. Please apply by January 8, 2023 to be considered in the first round of interviews.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.

Supervisor Responsibilities:
No formal supervisory responsibility. Responsible for one’s own work product and work within a unit performing similar functions. Rarely provides lead function, advice, or explains work instructions to other employees or volunteers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree with major course work preferably in the social sciences or related field and two years of experience in criminal justice, behavioral health, or related field. Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.

OR

One year of experience as a contract Court Liaison with the Bridges Program.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This position is subject to varying and unpredictable situations; may handle emergency or crisis situations; is subject to many interruptions; may handle multiple calls and inquiries simultaneously.