Initial Posting Date:
07/27/2026

Application Deadline:
08/10/2026

Agency:
Judicial Department

Salary Range:
$6,706 - $10,403

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Program Coordinator (DISP Court Coordinator)

Job Description:

Interviews: Generally, interviews will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline. May take longer, depending on the number of applications.

Benefits to you

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees [OR up to 99% of medical insurance premiums for part-time employees], including mental health coverage.
• The hourly equivalent for this position is $38.69 - $60.02. [OR the annual salary for this position is $80,467 - $124,833.]
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job!
• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate's education and experience.

Location Highlights

Portland, Oregon was founded in 1845 (incorporated in 1851). It is the state's largest city and the county seat for Multnomah County. It is named for Portland, Maine. It is situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. Recreational activities include, numerous museums (including OMSI), parks (including Forest Park, largest wilderness park in city limits in the nation), hiking (including in-city hiking trails), restaurants (including Food Carts), Mt Hood (about 50 miles east) and much more. Portland is home to three major sports teams: Trailblazers (NBA), Timbers (MLS), and Thorns (NWSL).

Position Highlights

The Multnomah County Circuit Court is hiring a DUII Intensive Supervisor Program (DISP) Court Coordinator (Program Coordinator).

In this role...

You will serve as the primary point of contact between the treatment court team: including the judge, prosecutors, defense counsel, probation officers, treatment providers, case manager, and peer mentors, and judicial staff ensuring integrated communication and cohesive operations.

Lead and manage regular staffing meetings and court sessions, preparing rosters and progress summaries to support informed decision-making.

Engage in evidence-based practices that are in alignment with the Oregon Specialty Court Standards, All Rise Best Practice Standards, and Ten Guiding Principles for DWI Courts.

Assist the team DDA with the screening process for eligible DUII court candidates which includes, providing risk assessments and collecting DUII court screening data for ongoing internal assessment regarding equitable and efficient referral and entry processes. Additionally, you will be involved with the department analyst for ongoing internal data tracking and internal evaluation processes.

Attend all team meetings and court events and use the court case management system (Odyssey) and the Treatment Court Case Management System (TCMS) to schedule the court's dockets, produce and maintain all documentation related to the operation of the program, enter data reflecting the work of the court, and record case events for all court proceedings. You will gather information related to participant engagement and compliance with program directives through contact with case managers, community partners, or other public or private sector agencies and update Odyssey and TCMS. You will gather and maintain statistics critical to grant reporting and compliance. You will also monitor grant compliance, spending, and submission. You will maintain and update policy/procedure manuals and participant handbooks to ensure clarity and compliance with program standards.

Work collaboratively with the department analyst to conduct programmatic quality assurance, examining the effectiveness of services, and recommending adjustments to case management or treatment options. You will work with the team to ensure application of culturally competent practices and make programmatic adjustments / refinements based on individual participant needs.

Build and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with national and state treatment court training divisions (Impaired Driving Solutions (IDA), OSCA Treatment Court Team, Criminal Justice Commission (DCJ), Department of Community Justice (DCJ) Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), and Local Public Safety Council (LPSCC).

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Application Process

• Workday times out after approximately 15 minutes of inactivity and all progress will be lost.
• REQUIRED: a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, Special Qualifications, and Requested Skills and Attributes, listed below. Using a generic cover letter is likely not going to get you an interview, so please take the time needed to personalize your cover letter. Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
• REQUIRED: a completed work history, either by completing the Job History (internal candidate) or Work Experience (external candidate) portion of your Workday profile OR by attaching an updated resume.

Instructions for REQUIRED Cover Letter and Work History/Resume

Your cover letter and work history/resume should demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the Special Qualifications, and the Requested Skills and Attributes, which are listed below.

Cover Letter (REQUIRED)

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name.
• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
• Address the cover letter "To the Hiring Manager."
• Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.
• Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.

Work History/Resume (REQUIRED)

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name.

OR

• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application. All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field.

AND

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible technical or professional-level program experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

OR

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to seven (7) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

NOTE: An advanced degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social/human services, or a closely related field may substitute for some of the required work experience.

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

• Experience accomplishing work through developing collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing applicants' materials to determine eligibility for entry into a program and meeting with program participants.
• Experience explaining rules, policies, procedures, and decisions on behalf of an employer.
• Experience writing grant proposals and having a working knowledge of the grant process.
• Experience maintaining confidential records of program participants and monitoring compliance with program requirements.
• Experience in computer skills to include efficient and effective data entry.
• Experience working in an office environment that includes helping out with other similar programs in the unit.
• Experience working in a court or other legal environment is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time position, and the work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is FLSA-exempt and is ineligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per work week.
• Occasional after-hours work may be required.
• There is a heavy workload in preparing, disbursing, collecting, and managing information regarding program participants.
• The position requires reading, understanding, and applying statutes, regulations, rules, procedures, and processes to specific cases, filings, documents, and customer inquiries.
• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds who may be facing challenging life circumstances, highly stressful situations, or trauma.
• There will be direct contact with defendants and victims in misdemeanor and felony court cases.
• Long periods of sitting or standing.
• Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, printer, copy machine, and scanner.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Parking

Multnomah County Circuit Court does not provide parking for the central courthouse or justice center staff. Daily parking is available across SW 1st St from the central courthouse (monthly parking is limited). Another option is the Douglas Garage at 1835 S River Dr, Portland, OR 97204. Parking cost is $165/month and is a half-mile from the courthouse and justice center.

Criminal Background Check
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reference Checks

By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.

Future Vacancies
Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.

Conduct Expectations
Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.

Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon's pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate's education and experience. For more information on pay equity, click here.

Employee Benefits
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness

OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please click here.

Questions and Support

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