Problem Solving Court Coordinator

Colorado Judicial Branch; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Judicial Branch in Steamboat Springs is seeking a part-time (0.25 FTE) Project Leader to support Problem Solving Court programs. You will manage PSC operations, onboard staff, and provide localized training within the district.

The role involves grant planning, budget oversight, data tracking, and collaboration with judges, probation staff, treatment providers, and other stakeholders. Starting pay is $1,554.73 per month, with potential increases based on experience, and January 2027 as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Psychology, Sociology, or related field.
• OR
• Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in social work or related field.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a project leader and is responsible for the strategic planning, administrative work, and program operations of existing and potential PSC programs and specialty court programs within the judicial district.
• Plans, implements, and monitors the daily activities of the assigned PSC teams. Ensures the court is implementing key components while serving the appropriate target populations. Performs administrative tasks and client outreach.
• Manages grant efforts, including leading and participating in grant planning discussions, completing grant applications, presenting grant proposals, planning and preparing budgets and justifications, and overseeing awarded grants.
• Liaises between the problem-solving court judge, court personnel, probation staff, treatment providers, attorneys, and other members of the problem solving court team. Maintains cooperative relationships with program stakeholders including, treatment agencies, community organizations, probation services, the Division of Behavioral Health, Defense Counsel, Prosecution, Judicial Officers, and other court staff.
• Provides oversight and leadership to PSC operations team members. Leads team meetings. Trains team members and develops subsequent resource materials. Provides feedback on performance.
• Reviews and updates program policies, procedures, contracts, and other documentation in adherence with the Colorado Problem Solving Court Standards.
• Tracks and maintains statistical data for PSC programs. Utilizes data to demonstrate areas of success and areas for improvement. Prepares programmatic and financial reports to the State Court Administrators Office to be allocated Judicial funds for participant services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or related field

Job description

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R41672

Full Time Salary Range: $74,626.92 - $108,209.40

FLSA Status: Exempt

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Summary Of Job Classification

Ensures effective implementation, operation, and sustainability of Problem Solving Court (PSC) programs. Provides onboarding and localized training to court employees within their district. Leads multiple programs. May supervise 1 or more employees. Manages program budgets and grants.

Additional Comments

Thank you for your interest in a position in beautiful Northwest Colorado. This is a part-time (.25 FTE) position based in our Steamboat Springs office in Routt County. In-person interviews will be held December 2 & 3, 2026. Starting pay for this position is $1554.73 per month, however, this salary could be increased based on prior relevant work experience, please include all prior relevant work experience on your application and resume. Anticipated start date is January 2027.

Should applicants be interested in full-time (1.0 FTE) employment, please also apply for the Probation Officer (JD07020) or Sr. Probation Officer (JD07041) position.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform assigned essential functions listed below satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency and percentage of time may vary based on assignment.

Serves as a project leader and is responsible for the strategic planning, administrative work, and program operations of existing and potential PSC programs and specialty court programs within the judicial district.

Plans, implements, and monitors the daily activities of the assigned PSC teams. Ensures the court is implementing key components while serving the appropriate target populations. Performs administrative tasks and client outreach.

Manages grant efforts, including leading and participating in grant planning discussions, completing grant applications, presenting grant proposals, planning and preparing budgets and justifications, and overseeing awarded grants.

Liaises between the problem-solving court judge, court personnel, probation staff, treatment providers, attorneys, and other members of the problem solving court team. Maintains cooperative relationships with program stakeholders including, treatment agencies, community organizations, probation services, the Division of Behavioral Health, Defense Counsel, Prosecution, Judicial Officers, and other court staff.

Provides oversight and leadership to PSC operations team members. Leads team meetings. Trains team members and develops subsequent resource materials. Provides feedback on performance.

Reviews and updates program policies, procedures, contracts, and other documentation in adherence with the Colorado Problem Solving Court Standards.

Tracks and maintains statistical data for PSC programs. Utilizes data to demonstrate areas of success and areas for improvement. Prepares programmatic and financial reports to the State Court Administrators Office to be allocated Judicial funds for participant services.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions Cont.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

Work may require supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees (1 or more employees) including providing input on hiring/disciplinary actions and work objectives/ effectiveness, performance evaluations, and realigning work as needed. The work performed by the majority of employees is complex.

Human Collaboration

Interactions and communications may result in recommendations regarding policy development and implementation. May also evaluate customer satisfaction, develop cooperative associations, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction. Interactions have significant impact.

Freedom To Act & Impact Of Actions

Receives Limited Direction

Employee normally perform assignments according to your own judgment, requesting Supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically. Impact of actions are moderate.

Knowledge & Skills

Advanced: Work requires advanced skills and advanced & extensive knowledge of work. Incumbent can handle complex tasks and translate complex nuances related to aspects of the job. Recognized by others within organization for technical depth of knowledge. Likely impact on organization is comprehensive.

Fiscal Responsibility

Is responsible for functional area financial decisions. Assures that appropriate linkages exist between budget requests and functional area goals and objectives. Monitors budget plan and adjusts, as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience Equivalency:

Bachelor’s degree in the field of Psychology, Sociology, or related field.

OR

Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.

Work Related Experience

3 to 5 years’ experience in social work or related field.

Licenses And Certifications

None.

Physical Effort Requirements

Medium Work - Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Work Environment

Good - Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.

Work Location:

Office or similar indoor environment; community venues.

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds; communicable diseases; individuals under the influence of a controlled substance.