Program Manager - Involuntary Treatment Act Court
- Summary
The responsibilities of this classification include providing overall management for the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) (Civil Commitment) Court operations including policy/program development and implementation, inter-departmental communication and evaluation of operations. The incumbent is responsible for program performance and supervises other program staff. The incumbent serves as lead local and state legislative policy analyst for ITA matters.
Who may apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants.
Work location: This position is located at the Involuntary Treatment Act (ITA) Court at the Ninth and Jefferson Building, 908 Jefferson St., Seattle, WA. The incumbent may be required to work at other court facilities.
Work schedule: This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week. Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Variations from those hours may occur, including early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime-eligible.
Additional materials required: Please include a resume and letter of interest describing how you meet or exceed the requirements for this position. These materials are supplemental to your application. You must still completely fill out the on-line application with your relevant education and work experience. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you include relevant information only on the resume or cover letter. Applications that state "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Please note that you can attach multiple documents to your application. Your options are:
1) Copy and paste one or more documents into the text resume section of the application.
2) Attached multiple documents/files in the attachment section.
- Job Duties
The following duties are not intended to represent the entire functional capacity of the position at the task level.
Provide overall organization and management of ITA court operations.
Coordinate court dockets with King County Crisis & Commitment Services (CCS), Prosecuting Attorney's Office and Department of Public Defense.
Coordinate transportation of ITA respondents to court facilities with CCS, boarding hospitals and Evaluation & Treatment Facilities.
Coordinate arranging of interpretation services for respondents in need of such services.
Identify court goals and objectives for ITA court operations and develop policies and procedures needed to achieve goals.
Collect data on a daily basis, review and analyze, produce reports. Conduct trends analyses; recommend operational changes to address trends.
Assist in identifying and filling court staffing needs for ITA, supervise staff.
Assist with local and state policy legislative analysis and budget development.
Implement local and state legislation related to ITA court operations.
Establish working relationships with county departments, community and governmental agencies, associations, media, the general public. Facilitate meetings with stakeholders to identify and resolve operational issues.- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
A Master's degree in public health administration, public administration, social work, criminology, human services or related field, and three years' experience in supervision and five years progressive experience in program management within the fields of court operations, civil
commitment, mental health treatment or human services and/or additional experience in lieu of educational requirement.- Supplemental Information
Special requirements: Finalists must successfully pass a criminal background investigation and a reference check. A valid Washington State Driver's license or the ability to travel throughout the County is required.
Selection process: Application materials will be screened for qualifications and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.
Union membership: Positions in this classification are not represented by a union.
If you have questions regarding this position, please call King County Superior Court Human Resources at 206-477-1536.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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01This application requires a cover letter and a resume, in addition to a completed work history section. If you do not attach a cover letter and resume your application will be considered incomplete. Have you submitted a cover letter and resume?
- Yes
- No
02Please indicate your highest level of education.- High School Graduate or GED
- Some College
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Juris Doctor
- PhD
03How many years of experience do you have as a supervisor?- None
- Less than one year
- At least one year but less than three years
- At least three years but less than five years
- At least five years but less than ten years
- Ten or more years
04How many years of program management experience do you have in the field of court operations?- None
- Less than one year
- At least one year but less than three years
- At least three years but less than five years
- At least five years but less than ten years
- Ten or more years
05How many years of program management experience do you have in the field of civil commitments?- None
- Less than one year
- At least one year but less than three years
- At least three years but less than five years
- At least five years but less than ten years
- Ten or more years
06How many years of program management experience do you have in the field of mental health treatment?- None
- Less than one year
- At least one year but less than three years
- At least three years but less than five years
- At least five years but less than ten years
- Ten or more years
07How many years of program management experience do you have in the field of human services?- None
- Less than one year
- At least one year but less than three years
- At least three years but less than five years
- At least five years but less than ten years
- Ten or more years
08How many years of experience do you have working with community stakeholders?- None
- Less than one year
- At least one year but less than three years
- At least three years but less than five years
- At least five years but less than ten years
- Ten or more years
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