Treatment Courts Coordinator - Ninth District - Crow Wing and Aitkin Counties

The Ninth Judicial District is seeking a Treatment Court Coordinator for the Crow Wing County DWI Court and Drug Court and Aitkin County Sobriety Court.  This is a full time (40 hours per week/1.00 FTE) exempt, grant-funded position responsible for coordinating and supervising the activities for these Treatment Courts. 

Hiring up to the midpoint of the pay band depending upon qualifications and experience.

This position is supervised by the Ninth Judicial District Treatment Court Supervisor with work direction provided by the Treatment Court Judges.

What You Will Do

The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position:

• Plans, implements, administers and monitors the day-to-day activities of the DWI Courts.
• Serves on Treatment Court teams. 
• Directs and maintains an accounting and auditing system with respect to grant funds.
• Writes grant proposals; plans and prepares budgetary estimates and justifications.
• Coordinates and approves expenditures for the Treatment Courts. 
• Organizes and coordinates training for the Treatment Court team members.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with treatment agencies, community organizations/businesses, the probation departments, prosecutor's office, public defender's office, law enforcement, and the Department of Human Services. 
• Attends and participates in conferences, meetings and committees as the Treatment Court Coordinator.
• Attends case staffings and court hearings.
• Consults with the Treatment Court Judges on a wide range of organizational and managerial issues including but not limited to Treatment Court efficiency and internal and external quality assurance.
• Monitors Treatment Court case management services
• Facilitates community presentations, assists in docket development, coordinates community service, promotes team integrity, develops community resources, monitors quality assurance, develops agendas, collects data and works closely with the program evaluator.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with local and statewide management information systems for reporting performance measures and standard data elements.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all data collected to develop statistical and narrative reports. 
• Completes required applications/reports to comply with grant and state requirements.
• Facilitates planning process to create and memorialize eligibility standards, operating policies and procedures. 
• Develop necessary forms including memoranda of understanding and contracts of services.
• Create interagency links to address client's ancillary needs in areas of culture, age, gender, medical and mental health provisions.
• Prepares reports to court, state and county agencies.
• Act as liaison to manage and coordinate the Treatment Courts with participating agencies and program participants. 
• Communicate effectively - orally and in writing. Exercise a high degree of judgment, tact, diplomacy and competence in dealing with judges, attorneys, court personnel, treatment providers, law enforcement, community resources, and the public.
• Act as representative on various committees associated with Treatment Courts, chemical dependency, and treatment issues.
• Regular travel to each of the counties is expected. 
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

What You Must Have

The Minnesota Judicial Branch recognizes the diverse set of skills, strengths, and attributes that an individual may bring into a role. If you have any combination of the experience, training, and education required for this position, apply today!

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S./B.A.) from an accredited college or university with major course work in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field is preferred.
• Experience in the court system, criminal justice and/or chemical dependency assessment and treatment is desired. Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to appointment.

What You Will Bring

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of court procedures, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to court. 
• Project Management and strong communication skills; both oral and written.
• Considerable knowledge of the habits and actions of people with alcohol and other drug related problems.  
• Knowledge of programs and resources available for substance abuse and related issues.
• Excellent ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, court employees, supervisor, peers, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish rapport with people with alcohol and other drug related problems

What You Will Earn

The anticipated starting hourly rate for this position is no less than $31.84 for external hires, with a full future earning potential of $31.84-$49.30 per hour. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of MN employee benefits. 

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting or a courtroom under the general supervision of district administration and may take work direction from judges following Minnesota statutes, court rules and policies, and generally accepted professional guidelines and procedures. Work involves contact with persons who may be angry, abusive, or threatening.

Supplemental Information

The hours for this position will be between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; hours may vary depending on business needs.  This position is primarily remote, with the expectation of attending in-person hearings, meeting, and related events as required.

The expected starting salary for external candidates is $31.84 per hour and midpoint of the salary range, depending on qualifications. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of Minnesota employee benefits.

Instructions for Applying

Complete and submit your online application with resume and cover letter attached by November 11, 2026, at 4:30 pm.  Please include three professional references with contact information.  All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. An employment offer may be rescinded if the background check identifies job related convictions.

Please contact Human Resources with questions regarding this posting via email: ruth.bender@courts.state.mn.us; Phone: (218) 759-4370.