Court Liaison II - HYBRID

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R42490
Full Time Salary Range: $5,693.00 - $7,876.00

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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 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, keeping judges and attorneys informed of participant need and available services, and collaborating to expand the resources available to serve participants within the community.

Distinguishing Factors:
The Court Liaison 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 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 for this position will serve all four counties in the 14th JD plus Jackson County in the 8th JD. This is a hybrid position which requires regular travel throughout all five counties and is primarily based from home when not traveling. The majority of in-person work takes place in Routt County. Applicants residing in any of the counties served or in a neighboring county are especially encouraged to apply. Hiring will be at the minimum of the salary range.

Clinical licensure, or progress toward licensure, highly desired.

Applications will be reviewed beginning August 8, and the position will remain open until filled.

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. Master’s degree in one of the above areas strongly preferred.

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.