Peer Training Specialist
Golden, CO
Posted 2 months ago
Job Description
Peer Training Specialist
POSITION INFORMATION
Job Code: R56000
Full Time Salary Range: $57,396.00 - $86,094.00
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:
The Peer Training Specialist provides onboarding and localized training to court employees within their district. Additionally, the position is responsible for training-related projects and implementing statewide procedural changes when applicable.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
***PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION***
Please note that the work schedule may include occasional weekends.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the onboarding and training of new staff as well as being a continued resource for seasoned staff. This position is also responsible for training-related projects and implementing statewide procedural changes as applicable, analyzing current training procedures, resources, data integrity and local district adherence to policy.
The ability to work with and understand different learning styles.
- Give constructive feedback and work in a collaborative manner with staff and management.
- Show initiative and creative thinking.
- Great communication skills and experience working independently and work well with cross-function teams.
- Ability to collaborate with both internal and external customers.
- Ability to multi-task, stay organized and work quickly under pressure.
This is position which may require occasional weekends. This is also a floating position meant to support and train our traffic infraction/protection order/small claims division and the duty intake division as needed. The position includes but is not limited to data entry, scanning, and courtroom work.
Salary offers are made based on several factors, including relevant experience, available budget, and compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, aligned with our compensation step plan. Please include any relevant experience that you would like considered in the process.
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.
- Creates and administers local onboarding plans. Shows employees local resources, facilities and introduces personnel to new employees.
- Trains employees by using hands-on direction and verbal coaching for court case processing with application of any local practices used. Sits with the employee while working on court dockets, at workstations in clerk’s office, and shadows interactions with court customers. Allows repeated opportunity for learner to apply skills learned.
- Reviews demonstrated work and provides feedback on the work product of the employees.
- Schedules observation time of courtroom and/or clerk’s office. Assists in scheduling formal training for both HR mandatory classes and court education training for staff.
- Mentors new or underperforming employees or divisions/units/teams. May inform supervisors or Clerk of Court of employee performance issues and help implement improvement plans as needed.
- Reinforces formal training for all court employees and utilizes the training activities created by the Court Education Specialists.
- Analyzes current training and provides feedback and recommendations to training creators/specialists when applicable.
- Creates and maintains local work resources and job aids. Responsible for promoting and marketing resources.
- Works data integrity reports and tracks local district adherence.
- Serves as a district liaison with the State Court Administrator’s Office including Court Services, Court Education Specialists, the CORE Unit, and Distance Learning Units.
- Attends meetings and trainings as required including classes and conferences, on an ongoing basis, to maintain knowledge, skills, and awareness of legislative changes. Participates in all state Peer Training Specialist programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CONT.
Human Collaboration:
Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
Freedom to Act & Impact of Actions:
Employees normally perform assignments according to their 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.
Knowledge & Skills:
Recognized authority in an area of expertise related to the work. Technical expertise is sought out by others across organization. Incumbent can apply technical skills in a wide and often unpredictable range of contexts.
Fiscal Responsibility:
Position has no fiscal responsibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Equivalency:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree
OR
Experience court processes and court data management systems may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required formal education.
Work Related Experience:
At least Two (2) years of court processes and court data management systems.
Licenses and Certifications:
None.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in training employees on work duties.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.t
Work Environment/Locations:
Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Office environment.
Exposures:
Individuals who are hostile or irate; individuals with known violent backgrounds.
Colorado Judicial Branch
The Colorado Judicial Branch works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Our courts and probation offices are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution, support for families, litigants and victims, client rehabilitation and meaningful community engagement.Colorado's State Court System Appellate Courts The Colorado Supreme Court is the court of last resort in Colorado's state court system. The court generally hears appeals from the Court of Appeals, although in some instances individuals can petition the Supreme Court directly regarding a lower court's decision.The Colorado Court of Appeals is usually the first court of appeals for decisions from the district courts, Denver Probate Court and Denver Juvenile Court. The Court of Appeals also reviews decisions of several state administrative agencies. Its determination of an appeal is final unless the Colorado Supreme Court agrees to review the matter. Trial Courts District Courts hear civil cases in any amount, as well as domestic relations, criminal, juvenile, probate, and mental health cases. District court decisions may be appealed to the Colorado Court of Appeals (in some cases directly to the Colorado Supreme Court).County Courts handle civil cases under $15,000, misdemeanors, traffic infractions, felony complaints (which may be sent to district court), protection orders, and small claims. County court decisions may be appealed to the district court.Water Courts have exclusive jurisdiction over cases relating to the determination of water rights, use and administration of water, and all other water matters. There are seven water courts, one in each of the major river basins in Colorado.
Salaries
Posted range
$57K/yr – $86K/yr
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