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Who We Are

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public, and the people we serve may be facing challenging life circumstances, high levels of stress, or confusion about their next steps. The work you will do in this role affects members of our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need people who want to impact their communities, value OJD’s efforts to remove barriers to access justice services, and welcome interacting with the public.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work experience, education, and any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission. 

Benefits to You

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.

• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.

• OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job.

• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience.

Position Highlights

The 10th Judicial District, which includes the Union County Circuit Court in La Grande, Oregon, and the Wallowa County Circuit Court in Enterprise, Oregon, is hiring a Treatment Court Program Manager (Program Manager). This position will oversee treatment court programs in two locations with their primary office located in the La Grande court offices. This position will be expected to travel frequently to the Enterprise court to provide program support at that location.

In this role, you will meet with treatment court applicants, provide information about the program, perform intake services, and use screening tools to determine eligibility for the program. You will oversee the delivery of program services including referrals, orientation, case planning, and case tracking. You will develop, implement, and monitor program policies, procedures, goals, and standards. You will maintain accurate records of participant files, testing records, and program data and will produce a variety of reports. You will attend court sessions and document appearances and actions taken at each hearing. You will ensure that graduation events are properly planned and resourced to recognize participants’ achievements. You will also identify barriers to program participation and recommend and implement strategies to improve participant access and program outcomes.

Collaboration is a key aspect of this position. You will foster strong working relationships with program participants, court staff, other OJD staff, service providers, behavioral health partners, community partners, district attorneys, defense attorneys, law enforcement and corrections staff, the federal government, and other agencies. You will plan and support program‑related meetings and events, including steering committee meetings, participant graduations, and alumni group activities. You will make presentations about the program to local government and public sector committees. You will also participate in local, regional, state, and national training and education programs to share information about our treatment court program operations.

You will spend part of your time working on special projects, tracking and reporting on program finances, coordinating grant-related activities, and ensuring the program complies with grant requirements.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. 

Instructions for REQUIRED Cover Letter and Work History/Resume

Your cover letter and work history/resume should demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the Special Qualifications, and the Requested Skills and Attributes, which are listed below.

Cover Letter (REQUIRED)

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name.

• Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”

• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.

• Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.

• Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.

Work History/Resume (REQUIRED)

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name.
  
  OR

• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application. All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on the date listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or job history.)

The qualified applicant must have a bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field.

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Have at least four (4) years of increasingly responsible technical or professional-level program experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

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Any combination of education and experience equivalent to eight (8) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

• Experience accomplishing work through developing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience acting as a project lead, coordinating work assignments, and providing information, guidance, or direction to groups as needed to accomplish projects.

• Proficiency using a computer to enter and retrieve data, perform research and analysis, and present findings to a supervisor or group.

• Experience reporting outcomes for a program, evaluating and recommending program changes, and implementing new processes for purposes of making improvements.

• Experience and skill in public speaking and presenting to groups of various sizes.

• Experience with grant reporting and tracking finances for a project or program.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time position, and the work schedule currently is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is FLSA-exempt and ineligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek.

• Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required.

• This position requires in-state travel between court locations and to training sessions; occasional out-of-state travel; overnight travel is required; possible travel during inclement weather.

• Making presentations in front of groups of various sizes.

• Some duties are performed in a courtroom environment.

• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances, highly stressful situations, or trauma, including people who are angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated.

• Long periods of sitting or standing.

• Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Criminal Background Check
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reference Checks

By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.

United States Employment Eligibility
OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Future Vacancies
Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.

Age-Based Discrimination

OJD does not request or require your age, date of birth, or attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Veterans’ or Oregon National Guard Preference
Eligible veterans and current or former servicemembers with the Oregon National Guard who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans and current or former servicemembers with the Oregon National Guard must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking for documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. Visit the Oregon job opportunities Veterans, Disabled Veterans & State Servicemembers web page for additional details, information, and resources.

Conduct Expectations
Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.

Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, click here.

Employee Benefits
Click here to access information specific to OJD employee benefits.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please click here.

Questions and Support

• If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY: Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired. Be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.

• Workday related information and resources are available here.

• For questions about a specific OJD job posting, call 503-986-5930 or email [email protected].

The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.