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We’re Hiring: Family and Juvenile Court Improvement Program (FJCIP) Coordinator
POSITION SUMMARY:
Why this is a great opportunity:
Join a values-driven team committed to transforming how courts serve children and families involved in the child welfare system. As the FJCIP Coordinator, you’ll have the opportunity to lead systemic change, influence local and statewide policy, and collaborate with cross-system court and community partners to create more equitable, trauma-responsive, and family-centered court practices. You’ll work closely with court leadership, local and state agencies, gaining experience in policy, program design, and strategic planning. You’ll also contribute to statewide efforts that shape the future of juvenile and family courts in Washington.
Click here to watch a short video highlighting the transformative work of Pierce County Juvenile Court: Best for Babies Program/Baby Court | Pierce County, WA – Official Website (piercecountywa.gov)
How to be successful in the role:
Success as an FJCIP Coordinator comes from combining technical expertise, collaborative leadership, strategic mindset and a deep commitment to equitable outcomes for children and families. Here’s what it takes to thrive:
Understand the Landscape: A strong grasp of Washington State laws, court rules, family/dependency court procedures and knowledge of social service trends will help you navigate the system with credibility and identify relevant best practices.
Data Analysis and Project Management: You’ll need strong problem-solving and facilitation skills to unite diverse partners and guide complex discussions and decisions. You’ll need the skills to gather and analyze data to improve the court experience for families, turning complex information into clear, actionable insights. Proficiency in databases, Excel, and Office tools is essential for informing decisions at all levels.
Organized, Proactive and Connected: You’ll need to manage your workload independently while collaborating with court partners. Strong organization and communication skills are key to tracking progress and engaging partners effectively. Your success will depend on your capacity to foster relationships, have cultural humility, and your mediation abilities with families, professionals, and community partners.
Core daily responsibilities:
Your primary responsibility will be a catalyst for improving dependency court operations and case outcomes for children and families involved in child welfare, and includes the following duties:
Develop relationships, work collaboratively, convene and facilitate meetings with court, child welfare, and community partners to identify challenges and co-create solutions that improve court operations, system changes and family outcomes.
Maintain strong, reciprocal relationships with court and Tribal partners.
Collect, assemble, analyze, and share court data to improve policy and practice. Coordinate with the clerk’s office on case linking and coding for data needs.
Assess the needs of families, caregivers and court partners. Help development and implement of programs that make courts more effective, efficient, and accessible to families.
Foster a learning environment for court staff, system partners and community members. Participate in statewide learning communities and coordinate professional development for judicial officers and court partners.
Address disparities affecting BIPOC and LGBTQ+ families and youth. Promote inclusive, culturally responsive practices and ensure that community resources are understood by and easily assessable to court participants, the community and judicial officers.
Oversee the early parentage program, therapeutic courts, reunification day, annual symposium, specialized dockets and other court improvement projects.
Produce reports for the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and Pierce County Juvenile Court, including but not limited to spending and local improvement plan, semi-annual reports, and the expenditure report.
Participate in continuing education programs, sponsored by AOC, focused on subjects relating to families and youth in the child welfare system, and the legal and court rule requirements of family and juvenile court.
Stay updated on trends mental health, substance use disorders, poverty, racism, and bias. Participate in the Peacemaking Circle process.
If you’re passionate about systems change, data-driven reform, and improving outcomes for children and families, we’d love to hear from you.
A classification description can be found here: Pierce County. The Court Case Coordinator role at PCJC serves multiple functions, with this specific opening in the Dependency Department.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in court administration, criminology, criminal justice, pre-law, business administration or a related field plus two years of experience in an administrative position requiring systems analysis and/or court operations. Additional education or experience may substitute equally for the position requirements. Positions in specific court divisions may require program-related experience, education and/or training.
Special Requirements:
A valid Washington State driver’s license is required.
Ability to successfully complete a Pierce County background investigation and polygraph exam is required prior to employment.
Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:
1) Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
2) Attach the following documents to your online application:
College transcripts or college diploma
Other documents which you feel would facilitate this process or assist us in determining your suitability for the position. Examples: job performance evaluations, awards, certificates, decorations, etc.
Other Important Information:
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any Work Source location and use their computers.
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing
The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend an hour or two entering the required information. It may be helpful to you if you print the announcement, gather the information, then enter the information.
In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?
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Title: Intellectual Property Counsel/Life Sciences
Company: New England Legal Search
Location: Boston, MA
