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Assistant Court Services Coordinator - Suffolk County - (Job Number: 240005PJ)
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Job Description
- Req#: 860508
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Departmental Mission Statement: The Massachusetts Probation Service’s mission is to increase community safety, reduce recidivism, contribute to the fair and equitable administration of justice, support victims and survivors, and assist individuals and families in achieving long term positive change.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-probation-service
The Office of Community Corrections (OCC) is the Massachusetts Probation Service’s intermediate sanction department. The OCC’s mission is to establish intermediate sanctions which offer a continuum of sanctions and services for probation, parole, sheriffs, and the Department of Correction. This interagency and community collaboration supports public safety.Notes: This position is designated as a union position and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U., Local 6.
Position Summary: Working within the Office of Community Corrections (OCC) Community Service Program, an Assistant Court Services Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and approving existing community service programs, identifying regional community service needs and assisting in the development of programs to meet these needs. The position title above the entry level performs more complex and varied work. Employees are hired at the entry level position title and are eligible for reclassification to the higher level position title within this series consistent with the higher level position title. The position title reverts to the entry level when there is a vacancy.
Assistant Court Services Coordinator I: This is the entry level position title within this series. Employees at this level are expected to perform the full range of entry level duties and to train for the higher level;
Assistant Court Services Coordinator II: This is the second level position title within this series. Employees at this level are expected to perform higher level duties which require more knowledge of policies and procedures and to exercise more independent judgment.Supervision Received: Receives direction and supervision from the Supervisor of Community Service or his/her designee
Duties:
Assistant Court Services Coordinator I Additional Duties:
• Regularly provides OCC transportation for court ordered community service workers to and from program work sites, supervising and assisting program workers according to OCC guidelines and protocols;
• Assists in monitoring qualifications and performance of outside support services in accordance with court and program guidelines;
• Assists in providing screening, training and supervision of outside individuals or agencies providing support services (community service agencies);
• Supervises individual cases referred by courts during their participation in community service work programs;
• Provides witness testimony for any community corrections related court summonses as necessary;
• Maintains knowledge of and working relationships with persons and agencies, both within and outside the court, that provide community service opportunities;
• Maintains accurate records of community service programs; and Performs related duties as required;Assistant Court Services Coordinator II Additional Duties:
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• Assists in developing new approaches to meet the changing needs of the
• community service program;
• Develops new sources and program sites for community service opportunities;
• Assists in community corrections program assessment research through the compilation and analysis of statistics;
• Attends meetings and serves as the back-up to a Court Services Coordinator;
• Performs special projects as required; and Performs the duties of a lower level series as required.Minimum Requirements: These are the minimum requirements necessary to apply for the position of Assistant Court Services Coordinator I:
• Associate's Degree in business administration, public administration or social services or related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent combination or education and experience;
• Knowledge of specialized principles, procedures and techniques required by agencies who deliver services for the Office of Community Corrections;
• Working knowledge of court procedures related to probation and/or alternative sentencing and community corrections programs is preferred;
• Experience working with at risk populations is preferred;
• Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar business products;
• Knowledge of and ability to deal effectively with the general public as well as with court agency officials;
• Ability to maintain a valid Massachusetts Driver's License;
• Ability to drive a 15 passenger vehicle to various job sites within the Commonwealth;
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends;
• Ability to maintain accurate records; and Ability to establish work priorities and to work independently.Assistant Court Services Coordinator II requirements:
• A minimum of three years of experience as an Assistant Court Services Coordinator I;
• Considerable knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Office of Community Corrections;
• Demonstrated ability to monitor and supervise more difficult and serious offenders;
• Ability to assist in developing new approaches to meet the changing needs of the community service program;
• Ability to perform statistical spreadsheet analysis for purposes of program evaluation;
• Ability to recommend new sources and program sites for community service opportunities;
• Considerable knowledge of court procedures related to the area of assigned services.Employment with the Trial Court is contingent upon passage of a criminal record check.
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