Job Summary

Be part of a high performing team and contribute to meaningful work! Working for the court system is engaging and important work. Our customers come from all walks of life, we are interested in building a team with a wide variety of backgrounds, we believe this makes our team more adaptable and resilient. We value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion we desire to welcome, respect, and create a sense of belonging for a wide range of identities and experiences in our workforce. People with disabilities and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Superior Court has an opening for a part time (16 hours/week) project position for Program Coordinator I. This position coordinates various components of a single, well defined Therapeutic Court County program - the Safe Babies Court program, an early childhood court program which has a specialized approach to assist families with infants and toddlers, ages 0 – 5, who are navigating the child welfare dependency court system. The Safe Babies Court approach provides individual support and wraparound services for families with the help of a program coordinator, whose job it is to help families by accessing resources, facilitating case plan meetings, and support families in the reunification process. The Program Coordinator I position will also assist in the development of policies, procedures and goals; community event planning and attendance and contribute evaluating program/project effectiveness and recommend a course of action. Engage with judges, attorneys, Department of Children, Youth and Families, the State Administrative Office of the Court, and local community organizations emphasizing early childhood learning, development, and services.

This is a non-represented position. The project position is ineligible for benefits and is currently scheduled to end September 29, 2027. Please be advised that any potential for extension or conversion to a regular and/or full-time position is dependent upon County Council approval and the availability of future funding and is not guaranteed.

Applications will be accepted until an adequate number of applications are received. The first review of applications will be October 24th, 2025. This posting may close at any time on or after October 24th with no additional notice.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following strengths:

•      Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team

•      Knowledge of child welfare, infant mental health, early childhood learning and development and/or behavioral health disorders

•      Ability to lead and facilitate group meetings with initiative, discretion, maturity, flexibility, and independent judgment.

•      Strong decision-making skills, including critical thinking skills and creative problem solving.

•      Demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to the various cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of clients and staff.

•      Demonstrated leadership in promoting the advancement and development of diversity, equity, and inclusion in oneself, staff, and within program development.

•      Highly organized and detailed-oriented, ability to coordinate numerous stakeholders and organizations and multitask well

•      Ability to work independently and deliver on set goals and expectations of position and program.

•      Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills; including public speaking skills

•      Experience/familiarity with juvenile and family court proceedings, therapeutic courts, and/or case management a plus

•      Passion to assist families connect with local resources and reduce barriers to achieving goals

•      A valid Washington State driver's license, reliable vehicle, and proof of auto insurance.

•      Effectively operates office machinery which may include computer applications, printers, facsimile machines, multiline phones, and copiers or printers.

•      Using various computer applications, creates templates, spreadsheets, macros, presentation materials, slides, charts and graphics.

•      Participates in community outreach efforts and activities as appropriate

•      Provides information to the public or other employees by phone or in person to ensure compliance and an understanding of the agency’s rules, regulations, or functions; listens to questions and explains procedures according to agency guidelines or refers clients to appropriate sources.

•      Coordinates and organizes meetings, activities and functions. Set up rooms and equipment when required.

•      Strong computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams), Zoom, and other various database experience

Bilingual skills are preferred but not required.

Education and Experience:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or higher education and one year of experience working directly with children and families preferred.  Professionals with five or more years of direct experience working directly with children and families may be substituted for the educational requirements.  Preferred degree(s) in social services, human services, behavioral science, or an allied field.

Knowledge of: The principles and practices of program management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving; application and interpretation of County, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to child welfare; analysis and evaluation of policies, procedures, public information, and service delivery issues; local and state lawmaking processes; research methods and techniques; trends and practices within the specialized area; and personal computer applications and usage.

Ability to: Effectively recommend, coordinate, plan, and delegate program components; carry out policy directives of the Superior Court in an effective and timely manner; write clear and concise reports, memoranda, and letters; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and formulate recommendations; utilize various PC applications; interpret and explain policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

SELECTION PROCESS:
 

Application Review (Pass/Fail) – An online application, resume and cover letter are required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

Resume and Cover Letter (Pass/Fail) – To be considered, please provide both resume and cover letter. Resume and Cover Letter are REQUIRED. Include as an attachment a cover letter stating why you are interested in this position and addressing your knowledge and abilities relating to the qualifications and attributes outlined in the job announcement.

Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, but not be limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates should be prepared for panel interview format, and interviews may be held in person or via video conferencing.

Employment References will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

Successful completion of a Clark County background check.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Program Coordination

•     Assist with screening appropriate cases for the Safe Babies Court program.

•     Schedule and facilitate regular family team meetings; take notes and send them out to teams; recruit and engage members in trauma-informed solutions to barriers.

•     Outreach and training to the community and partners about the Safe Babies Court approach.

•     Make recommendations and help develop guidelines with the team to ensure proper coordination and collaboration between all parties.

•     Conduct follow-up activities, focused on reaching established team goals.

•     Maintain current knowledge of trends and best practices for infants and toddlers in child welfare.

•     Other duties as assigned.

Direct Service to Families and Caregivers

•     Provide support and assistance to families engaged in the child welfare system

•     Assist families in engaging with court personnel and processes, their court ordered services, resource navigation and community supports

•     Assist caregivers in engaging in court projects and accessing services necessary to provide appropriate care to the child.

•     Support parent engagement in programs, including providing transportation when needed.

•     Facilitate and participate in team meetings to identify barriers to permanency.

Program Evaluation, Communications & Leadership

•     Complete various reports, data entry and data tracking and other administrative tasks.

•     Produce internal and external communications about Safe Babies Court

•     Engage and inform the community and partners about the Safe Babies Court program; serve as liaison and ambassador for the team and program in numerous monthly meetings.

•     Assess program development and provide leadership in service expansion opportunities in Safe Babies Court programs or other prevention and early intervention modalities.

•     Develop and maintain effective relationships with other service providers, agencies, and partners to ensure that children and families have excellent access to all needed services.

•     Assist in planning and participating in community events for parents and children participating in the Safe Babies Court (i.e. Family Reunification Day)

Salary Grade

M3.200

Salary Range

$33.87 - $47.40- per hour

Close Date

10/25/2025

Recruiter

Leslie Harrington Smith

Email:

Leslie.HarringtonSmith@clark.wa.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Employee Benefits and additional compensation

Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

Retirement Information

All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice. 
 

For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.