Other Court Job Descriptions

COURT SPECIALIST: Justice Systems Inc., Albuquerque, NM. Summary: Court Specialists work under the direction of the Product Manager/Sr. Court Specialist to provide training and support to new and existing clients, work with the development teams and promote case management solutions with marketing personnel. Duties: In addition to providing training and support, the Court Specialist is a valuable resource to the development team, often providing direction and suggestions on how the application should function. The Court Specialist acts as a liaison between the court and developers to explain needed functionality in a clear and concise manner. The Court Specialist is often called upon to validate and test system functionality before it is released to the courts and to give feedback where necessary to the development team. The Court Specialist also plays an important role in the marketing and demonstration of the case management system. Court Specialists are called upon to assist with presentations to small and large groups in addition to responding to written Requests For Information and Requests For Proposal. Qualifications: Candidates must have experience working in a Court and have a thorough understanding of court operations, as they will be called upon to offer recommendations and suggestions to help the court adopt new procedures in order to take full advantage of a new case management system. (2008)

DRIVER: Monmouth Vicinage, Superior Court of New Jersey. Summary: The Monmouth County Superior Court of New Jersey is seeking a responsible and dependable driver to operate a State provided van to transport juvenile probationers. Schedule and hours vary on average between 6 and 12 hours per week; driver must be flexible. Vehicle pick-up and starting point will be at the Monmouth Vicinage Probation Department. All assigned pick-up destinations will be within Monmouth County. Qualifications: Applicant will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey. A flawless New Jersey driving record is required. Salary: $10 per hour. (2008)

COURT AIDE/ FILE CLERK: District of Columbia Courts, Civil Division. Summary: Receives and files documents. Duties: Locates documents in files and dispatches them to the appropriate office. Maintains inventory control over documents and files. Picks up and delivers computer printouts and other materials. Assists the Courtroom Clerk with gathering necessary papers, cases and books, preparing forms and making entries about exhibits. Assists the Courtroom Clerk with routing court files to the proper office. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or General Equivalence Diploma (GED) plus 6 months of clerical experience. Salary: $27,159-$35,303. (2007)

BRANCH CHIEF, COURTROOM SUPPORT AND QUALITY CONTROL: District of Columbia Courts, Family Court. Summary: Incumbent plans, develops, administers and evaluates programs and special projects designed to accomplish Courtroom Support and Quality Control Branch functions. Duties: Responsible for the assignment of courtroom support staff to the judicial officers assigned to the Family Court. Ensures that the Courtroom staff accurately processes and appropriately deposits all family court exhibits. Ensures that quality assurance functions are performed with a high level of accuracy and in a manner that is consistent with the protocols established by the Family Court. Evaluates branch, division and court policies, procedures and practices, and makes recommendations for improvements. Monitors work of staff for compliance with branch and division standards and goals. Identifies and addresses training and development needs of the section. Responsible for branch staff management, evaluation, development, and training. Responsible for preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual operations reports. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of specialized experience providing leadership and direction in an office environment including 2 years of experience as a first-level supervisor, and 1 year using a computer system. Knowledge of Court database programs preferred. Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be substituted. Salary: $79,397-$103,220. (2007)

CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATOR 2: South Dakota Unified Judicial System, Sixth Judicial Circuit, Pierre, SD. Summary: This position is responsible to the presiding circuit judge and State Court Administrator’s Office for the administrative functions of a 14-county circuit. Duties: This person will relieve the presiding judge of administrative tasks which include budget and fiscal preparation, personnel, facility, case flow and jury management as well as a liaison with other agencies. This position processes and responds to administrative-related documents and/or correspondence. Also, this position is challenged to maintain an efficient system and minimize personnel problems and problems with the public which can be difficult due to the number and diversity of position supervised, as well as the geographical area of positions supervised. Qualifications: Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, judicial administration or a related field. Certification from Institute for Court Management Court Executive Development Program preferred. Two years in business or judicial administration or related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary: $53,683.98 - $67,104.98 (2007).

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2 (CONFIDENTIAL): Superior Court of New Jersey, Municipal Division, Gloucester, Cumberland and Salem Counties. Summary: Under the direction of a Court Executive 2B (Division Manager) or other supervisory personnel, this individual will perform varied operational and administrative tasks relative to the operation and maintenance of the division and the 45 municipal courts in the three counties. Duties: Provides administrative support for the division manager, provides human resources support fro unit; maintains supplies and monitors the municipal division budget, acts as liaison between division staff and municipal courts, other divisions, Administrative Office of the Courts – Municipal Court Services staff and outside agencies; coordinates report collection activities; prepares correspondence, reports or proposals, analyzes and verifies data against source documents; reviews activities for compliance with laws, court rules and administrative directives; plans implementation of projects or programs including Municipal Court training; helps plan and draft agendas for meetings; tabulates statistical data; conducts research; investigate complaints; recommends improvements in operating procedures and practices. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in the areas of program development, program analysis, program administration, or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $37,572.91 - $61,556.94 (2007)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B (OMBUDSMAN): Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic Vicinage. Summary: The Passaic Vicinage is seeking a proactive manager with exceptional customer service, interpersonal and organizational skills to function as an ombudsman for court users. The selected individual will be responsible for the development and management of programs designed to promote public trust in the courts and enhance customer service, provide procedural assistance to self-representing litigants (pro se litigants), educate the public regarding programs and services and facilitate the resolution of complaints. Duties: Specific duties will include: assisting court users, including pro se litigants, by explaining court operations, processes and procedures and providing resource materials; responding to complaints by providing information, assistance or guidance and, as appropriate, referring the court user to an appropriate court division for resolution; serving as the vicinage information and customer service liaison with the public; developing cooperative working relationships with vicinage management and staff to ensure overall quality customer service; developing and coordinating public information initiatives such as court tours, speakers’ bureau, public reception service areas and information services and materials; maintaining a resource library including lists of state and local social service agencies and lawyer referral services for the use of court customers; documenting complaints and monitoring resolution; making recommendations to the Assignment Judge or Trial Court Administrator for improvement in court services to the public; training vicinage staff on customer service, sensitivity and to the role of the ombudsman; recommending improvements in the operations of the ombudsman’s office and public information activities to the Assignment Judge or Trial Court Administrator; participating in the development of brochures and other informational materials; and performing related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing, and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional or professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Knowledge of court operations, processes and programs is helpful. Legal experience or graduation from law school, the ability to communicate in both Spanish and English and experience working with diverse populations are helpful as well. Familiarity with and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite applications are also helpful. Salary: $64,245.54 - $95,832.92. (2007)

PUBLIC INFORMATION COORDINATOR: Denver, CO. Summary: Assists in development and implementation the Colorado Judicial Department's communications, public education and information programs. Primary responsibilities will include content analysis and development, publications, and public education. Duties: Assists in responding to media inquiries by gathering information and referring the media to appropriate resources. Works with public information officer to provide workshops and round table discussions for the media about the courts statewide. Updates, edits, and distributes the “Media Guide to Colorado Courts”. Develops, designs branch publications including annual report narratives, self-help brochures, and executive summaries of reports. Assists in the development and implementation of statewide public education project initiatives, including coordination of Supreme Court and Court of Appeals “Courts in the Community Program”. Manages logistics with Supreme Court and Court of Appeals regarding requests to visit the court; attends court visits and provides event support to court staff and PIO. Assists in developing press releases, media alerts and Branch announcements. Works with PIO to develop and implement strategies for dealing with difficult issues publicly and for garnering positive press attention. Serves as an advisor for programs and individuals within the Judicial Department on communications matters. Assists in providing advice to judges in matters related to the media and in media relations training for judges. Works with PIO and Web Administrator to develop and enhance the Colorado Judicial Branch’s internet and intranet websites. Seeks and secures approvals for internet postings and works with the Webmaster to post information to the internet in a timely manner. Provides staff support to Supreme Court and Court of Appeals committees as appropriate. Responsible for developing and updating bench books online. Attends meetings and training as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in communications, journalism, judicial or public administration or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum three years experience in news media, emphasis on court-related reporting highly desired; experience in education, communications, court management or like field may be substituted. Institutional knowledge of the courts is highly preferred. Working knowledge of web-based communications preferred. Additional related work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education. Salary: $4,160 - $5,576/Month. (2007)

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COURT ADMINISTRATOR MANAGER: Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, VA. Summary: Opportunity to provide technical and strategic leadership to, and lead the future growth of, an established business sector, court administration reform, for Booz Allen Hamilton. The candidate will serve as the McLean, VA-based manager, advisor, and technical resource for two large court administration reform projects. Duties: The candidate will participate in developing project work plans, monitoring progress against plan, advising on changes or refinements to plans, and providing other strategic guidance and/or technical leadership. The candidate will also hold responsibility for identifying potential new projects; conducting advance market development work in the field; conducting strategic recruiting for new opportunities; and managing and/or contributing to proposal efforts to win new businesses. The candidate will establish good professional and working relationships with leading project staff and client decision-makers for the existing projects; identify and lead business development efforts for new projects; and identify and recruit potential staff and independent consultants for future court administration reform work. Extraordinary contribution would be to maintain or beat revenue and profitability targets for the existing court administration projects; and establishing a reputation for Booz Allen as one of the leading firms for court administration reform in the industry. Qualifications: For PhD/LLM, six years of relevant work experience. For JD/ADB, eight years of relevant work experience. For BA/BS, 14 years of relevant work experience. For all educational levels: Senior-level work experience in a relevant field. Five years of supervisory experience in a relevant field. Demonstrated record of effective management and business development. At least two years spent working in a developing country environment (may include work experience on international development programs regardless of location of work. Experience working with senior officials of foreign and U.S. governments and agencies preferred. Experience with both home office project management and overseas project implementation supervision preferred. Previous experience in providing technical assistance in the areas of case flow management, delay reduction, court automation, information systems, and administrative procedures is highly desirable. Fluency in English is required, and in other languages is desirable. (2006)

EXECUTIVE MANAGER: Travis County Justice & Public Safety. Summary: The Travis County Justice & Public Safety is seeking an Executive Manager Justice & Public Safety. Serves under the general policy direction of the Commissioners Court. Duties: Responsible for administration, management, and functions, and operates as Direct Supervisor for Department Heads for the Travis County Counseling and Education Services Department, the Juvenile Public Defender, and operates as Department Head for the Criminal Justice Planning Department. Serves as primary liaison between Commissioners Court and justice organizations, entities, and jurisdictions in the justice and public safety arena. Manages multiple departments through senior administrators to ensure completion of performance mission and objectives in compliance with multi-million dollar operating and capital budgets. Advises the Commissioners Court on matters pertaining to justice and public safety issues. Works with other independently elected or appointed officials in the county, city, state and community on matters pertaining to the justice system and public safety. Directs administrative work relating to a broad range of county management issues in the justice and public safety arena. Negotiates and monitors contracts and other purchasing processes under JPS authority. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Justice, Public Safety, Public/Policy Administration, or a related field AND eight (8) years of progressively responsible senior administrative level, professional management and leadership experience in Criminal Justice, at the executive level of state and local government, or public sector management/administration, including a minimum of five (5) years of senior administrative level and supervision of managerial and professional personnel work activities and responsibility for developing, implementing and managing goals and objectives with significant organizational impact. Preferred: Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, Public Safety or a related field. Possession of a valid Texas Driver’s License. Salary: Minimum: $8892.75 Monthly; Midpoint: $11560.57; Monthly; and Maximum: $14228.40 Monthly. All ranges commensurate with experience. (2006)

JUDICIAL SOCIAL WORKER II: Office of the Public Guardian, Supreme Court, Judiciary of Guam. Duties: This is moderately complex professional social work involved in the application of social work principles and theories in the diagnosis and treatment of adult and elderly wards who have social problems. An employee in this class performs moderately complex professional work independently on an ongoing basis and participates in the full range of complex professional duties under close supervision. Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work; OR Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in social or behavioral science and one year of professional social work experience. Minimum Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of the social casework principles and techniques. Knowledge of applicable computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Ability to work and communicate effectively with the public, government officials (local and federal), court employees, and to network effectively with agencies in a professional and courteous manner. Ability to exercise sound judgment in the solving of social work problems and making decisions in accordance with federal and local laws, policies, rules, and regulations and other program guidelines. Ability to conduct meetings and make formal presentations. Ability to understand the dynamics of human behavior of individuals and groups. Ability to refer clients to appropriate agency resources. Ability to utilize relevant personality theory, casework method, supervision, and consultation in social work practices. Ability to organize and maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports. Skill in the safe operation of a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license. Salary: $26,520. (2006)

PRINTING OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN 1: Print Shop, AOC, Trenton New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an experienced individual to work under the direction of the Supervisor, Printing Operations, Judiciary (Supervisor 2) or other supervisory personnel. The selected candidates will operate offset printing machines and varied office machines used in development, production and assembly of forms, booklets, and assorted graphic material. Additional duties will include organizing assigned technical offset printing, and operating and performing routine maintenance or varied machines. Qualifications: Completion of a vocational, technical or specialized training program in graphic and printing communications with course work including printing techniques, copy preparation, composition and layout and graphic art. Six months of experience in work involving printing and graphic art techniques, layout, equipment operation and maintenance and supplies. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute two years of additional non-supervisory printing and graphic arts operation experience. Applicants must have the ability to perform work that requires climbing and prolonged standing, stretching, bending and reaching during the operation and maintenance of the machine. The selected candidate must be able to frequently lift and carry supplies weighing from 30 to 50 pounds and occasionally, materials weighing up to 75 pounds. Salary: $22,266 - $38,879. (2006)

OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM ASSISTANT: Superior Court of New Jersey. Summary: The Monmouth Vicinage is seeking a dynamic customer service individual to provide a variety of administrative and clerical services related to the vicinage Ombudsman program. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 1B (Ombudsman), the selected candidate will assist with customer service initiatives and special projects; facilitate court tours; maintain and update literature, packets and brochures; collect survey data and compile data onto spreadsheets; conduct research and provide information to the public. Other functions include conducting mailings, answering telephone inquiries; organizing files, and performing other related duties as required. Qualifications: Experience in an office environment and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is helpful. Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are also helpful. Experience working with diverse populations and ability to communicate in Spanish and English is helpful. Applicants selected to interview must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of at least 25 wpm or must have otherwise demonstrated this competency as detailed below. The appointing authority administered examination is waived for the following applicants who have been deemed to possess keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of 25 wpm: All applicants who possess a current typing proficiency certification issued by the N.J. Department of Personnel. Salary: $14.00 - $18.00. (2006)

RECORDS AND REPRODUCTION/MAIL CLERK: U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Cleveland, OH. Summary: The incumbent is a member of the District Court’s operations team and provides services to the bench, bar and public. This position is located in the Cleveland office reporting to the Operations Supervisor, ultimately reporting to the Clerk of Court. Travel between offices in Akron, Toledo, and Youngstown is required based on the operational needs of the Clerk’s office. The Clerk’s Office offers an opportunity for a team player who is self-motivated, detail oriented with excellent interpersonal communications skills and strong work ethic to launch or continue a career in court administration. Our fast-paced, prestigious environment consists of challenging and rewarding work, training opportunities, and the potential for advancement for bright people with strong initiative. Duties: Sorts, monitors, and scans court documents through an imaging system. Maintains integrity of the filing system by such means as monitoring proper access to records and maintaining timely and accurate filing of documents. Retrieves files and makes copies of records for court personnel, attorneys, and others. Identifies files to be retired and archived. Prepares and ships records to the appropriate Federal Records Center. Also retrieves records from centers when needed. Creates and reviews list to be sent to the Federal Records Center. Maintains automated case tracking systems for file location. Creates and maintains accession listing for all files at the Federal Records Center. Ensures files are complete and in numerical order. Removes non-archivable items from case files. Operates a variety of copying and records equipment. Maintain statistics on copy request information. Responsible for postage metering of outgoing mail. Jointly responsible for opening and recording of incoming court mail. Conduct civil and criminal record investigations. Qualifications: Candidate must be a high school graduate. Applicants will be required to lift a minimum of 25 pounds (volumes of case files, boxes to be archived, etc.). Skills and Experience: Excellent oral and written communication skills; exceptional ability to interact with individuals at all levels; thorough knowledge of general office procedures and filing systems; ability to maintain strict confidentiality and work under strict deadlines; experience using desktop applications such as WordPerfect, and operation of the copying and records equipment; dependability, reliability, and timeliness in the completion of assignments. Salary: $28,817 - $46,821. (2006)

COURT CLINICIAN I: Albuquerque, New Mexico. Summary: Under general supervision conducts clinical interviews, mediation, and assists with custody evaluation; writes parenting plans, treatment recommendations, and consultation reports; serves as section 11-706 expert witness for the court manages assigned cases. Qualifications: A masters degree in counseling, psychology or other mental health related field; 40 hours of mediation training in the area of families/custody disputes; licensure to practice in the State of New Mexico as a LPCC, LISW or LMFT; and three (3) years experience working with families and children in therapeutic setting. A licensed Ph.D. in psychology, counseling or other mental health related field may substitute for (2) years experience. Salary: 42, 946 annually. (2006)

SUPERVISOR 2: Print Shop, AOC, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an individual to join the Management Services, Print Shop Services Unit. The selected candidate will review incoming service requests with customers to clarify the desired format of the finished product; determine due dates and relevant time constraints; assign priority for scheduling purposes; and determine production methods. The Supervisor 2 is responsible for the process by which each production step of each services request is distributed among staff; ensures the progress of service request for proper transition to each subsequent productions step; checks each job for proper quantity, format and copy quality; ensures that team members are in sync as work progresses from step to step; and perform related duties. Qualifications: Two(2) years of supervisory experience in an office environment overseeing a variety of clerical, administrative and support services. Experience in a print shop environment and/or electronic print job submission would be helpful. Salary: $40,082-$65,447. (2006)

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ELECTIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES COORDINATOR: Montgomery County Probate Judge’s Office, Montgomery County, AL. Summary: The Elections and Governmental Services Coordinator is a new position in the Montgomery County Probate Judge’s Office and is primarily responsible for coordinating Montgomery County primary, general and other required elections such as municipal, county, state, federal and special elections. Duties: Major work functions for the position include managing the overall elections process, preparing for specific elections, monitoring activities during an election, coordinating post election activities, serving as liaison with various groups, and performing various miscellaneous activities and projects as directed by the Probate Judge. Although the position does not directly supervise employees, the incumbent is responsible for leading teams of probate staff to implement elections. Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, political science, or a similar degree and three years of experience administering and conducting public elections, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary: $49,014 - $69,773. (2005)

SPECIAL CIVIL PART OFFICER: Superior Court of New Jersey, Special Civil Part, County of Monmouth. Summary: The Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth County, is seeking a Special Civil Part Officer to serve summons and complaints in landlord/tenant actions and perform lockouts in eviction cases as ordered by the Court. Duties: The officer will serve post judgment papers issued by the court. Duties may also include the sale of goods and chattels. All duties must be completed under specific time restrictions and may require multiple attempts at service by the Court Officer. Qualifications: Candidate will have completed a minimum of 60 college credits with no less than 15 credits in criminal justice, business law or accounting or fulfill at least one of the following: 1) Employed full-time no less than two years by an officer/process server of a New Jersey court or by bonded collection agency in State of New Jersey in managerial capacity, or: 2) Employed full-time no less than two years as a police officer, probation officer, sheriff’s officer or equivalent in the State of New Jersey and performed duties that were investigative in nature, or: 3) Employed for no less than three years by a New Jersey court in the capacity of clerk, attendant, sergeant-at-arms, etc. Must provide proof of a Bond of $50,000 (prior to issuance of caseload). Appointee cannot have a criminal record and must not have any outstanding judgments against him/her. Salary: No salary or benefits are provided by the State. Income is generated solely from fees paid by litigants for services of court orders and a percentage of the money collected to pay judgments. (2005)

JUDICIARY CLERK DRIVER: Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage. Duties: Essex Vicinage is seeking a reliable Clerk Driver to safely operate a passenger, light duty truck, van or other motor vehicle. In addition, the selected individual will be responsible for transporting mail, supplies, equipment and staff; storing, locating and retrieving records, files, supplies and equipment; loading, unloading and delivering varied types of packages, materials, and equipment; maintaining warehouse and other work areas; checking the condition of vicinage vehicles, making minor repairs as necessary; servicing, washing, cleaning, waxing and polishing vicinage vehicles; maintaining vehicles with gas, oil, water and emergency supplies; and performing a variety of clerical, administrative and other supportive tasks in connection with the work of the vicinage. Qualifications: Appointee must possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey. NOTE: Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand and walk for long periods of time, and ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work may be required. Salary: $22,266.59 - $38,879.02. (2005)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B (OMBUDSMAN/VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR): Superior Court of New Jersey, Counties of Atlantic and Cape May. Summary: Atlantic/Cape May Vicinage is seeking a pro-active manager with exceptional customer service, interpersonal and organizational skills to function as the ombudsman for court users. The selected individual will be responsible for the development and management of programs designed to promote public trust in the Courts and enhance customer service, provide procedural assistance to self-representing litigants (pro-se litigants), educate the public regarding programs and services and facilitate the resolution of complaints. Duties: Specific duties will include: assisting court users, including pro se litigants, by explaining court operations, processes and procedures and providing resource materials; responding to complaints by providing information, assistance or guidance and, as appropriate, referring the court user to an appropriate court division for resolution; serving as the vicinage management and staff to ensure overall quality customer service; developing and coordinating public information initiatives such as court tours, speakers’ bureau; public reception service areas and information services and materials; managing a resource library including lists of state and local social service agencies and lawyer referral services for the use of court customers; documenting complaints and monitoring resolution; making recommendations to the Assignment Judge or Trial Court Administrator for improvement in court services to the public; training vicinage staff on customer service, sensitivity and the role of the ombudsman; recommending improvements in the operations of the ombudsman’s office and public information activities to the Assignment Judge or Trial Court Administrator; participating in the development of brochures and other informational materials; and performing related duties as required. In addition, the selected individual will recruit and train volunteers for Judiciary volunteer programs; screen applicants; facilitate background checks, and interview prospective volunteers. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not posses the required education may substitute paraprofessional or professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Knowledge of court operations, processes and programs is desirable. Legal experience or graduation from law school, the ability to communicate in both Spanish and English and experience working with diverse populations are helpful. Familiarity with and ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite applications are also helpful. Appointee will be required to travel between Atlantic and Cape May Counties . Salary: $61,200 - $91,290. (2005)

INDIVIDUAL MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST: AOC, Judiciary of Guam. Duties: This is complex professional family counseling work. Employees in this class perform the full range of complex professional duties which involves providing clinical treatment, including independent work in specialized areas of the profession. Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Psychology or closely related field, plus three years of experience in individual, marriage and family counseling. Possession of a valid full license in individual, marriage & family counseling issued by the Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners. Minimum Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of counseling. Knowledge of local laws relating to family matters. Knowledge of the techniques of effective marital, family, group and child counseling. Knowledge of the dynamics of human behavior pertinent to diagnostic or treatment interviews. Knowledge of the problems of personal and social adjustment. Ability to utilize relevant personality theory, case work methods, supervision and consultation in clinical practices. Ability to interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules, regulations and other program guidelines. Ability to function constructively under pressure and risks involved in working with persons having complex social, emotional and related problems. Ability to prepare accurate case histories and factual reports. Ability to work effectively with the public and employees. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Skill in interviewing and developing diagnostically based treatment plans. Salary: $33,811. (2005)

SENIOR INDIVIDUAL, MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST: AOC, Judiciary of Guam. Summary: This is complex professional family counseling work. Duties: Employees in this class perform the full range of complex professional duties which involve providing clinical treatment, including independent work in specialized areas of the profession. An employee in this class often serves as a team or group leader over less experienced professional staff. Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work, Psychology or closely related field, plus five years of experience in individual, marriage and family counseling. Possession of a valid full license in individual, marriage & family counseling issued by the Guam Board of Allied Health Examiners. Minimum Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of social counseling work. Knowledge of local laws relating to family matters. Knowledge of the techniques of effective marital, family, group and child counseling. Knowledge of the dynamics of human behavior pertinent to diagnostic or treatment interviews. Knowledge of the problems of personal and social adjustment with a psychodynamic framework. Ability to utilize relevant personality theory, casework methods, supervision and consultation in clinical social work practice. Ability to interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules, regulations and other program guidelines. Ability to function constructively under pressures and risks involved in working with persons having complex social, emotional and related problems. Ability to prepare accurate case histories and factual reports. Ability to work effectively with the public and employees. Ability to supervise the work of others. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Skill in interviewing and developing diagnostically based treatment plans. Salary: $36,850. (2005)

CORRECTIONS COUNSELOR: Court Services, Work Release, Alachua County, FL. Qualifications: Associate’s degree; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Must possess a current State of Florida Correctional Officer certificate and meet any other State of Florida Correctional Officer requirements under Florida Law. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination is required prior to employment. Must satisfactorily complete local, state and national criminal history and fingerprint checks. Salary: $13.90 - $21.55 hourly. (2005)

CHILDREN'S WAITING ROOM ASSISTANT: County of San Diego, California. Summary: Performs a wide range of child-care services involve general care to children, intake and release of children and light housekeeping duties. Typical duties include: develops, plans and supervises daily recreational and social activities; maintains daily written records; prepares incident and other written reports; consults and communicates with supervisor concerning behavior issues and the needs of children; reports all suspected child abuse cases mandated by law; performs light housekeeping duties to ensure a neat, clean and orderly environment; interviews and/or responds to critical incidents and emergency situations; comforts children in distress; coordinates the intake and release of children; orders and restocks supplies; provides guidance to volunteers; instructs children on the facility rules and procedures; and interacts with Court staff and the public. Routine assignments required prolonged and sustained physical effort and exertion while moving and/or relocating supplies and equipment, which could weigh up to 50 pounds. Moving activities physically involve walking, raising arms, reaching above shoulder height, stooping, carrying, pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, and bending. Qualifications: Six months of recent full-time experience providing care to children. Competition of an AA degree or Childcare certificate issued by an accredited college or university in behavioral science or child development may substitute for the required experience. A CPR card is required with in six months of appointment. NOTE: Care of one's own child(ren) is not qualifying experience. Salary: $23,504-28,538 annually. (2005)

COURT SUPPORT SERVICES INTAKE ASSISTANT: Danbury, Connecticut. Summary: The CT Judicial Branch is seeking a qualified individual to assist professional Court Support Services staff in the areas of client intake, assessment and referrals. Will conduct intake interviews, verify information, prepare required forms, conduct criminal record checks, utilize computerized database, may travel to and/or contact local police departments and perform other related duties as required. Starting salary: $39,651, plus benefits. (2005)

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