Court Program Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $70,636.80 - $90,355.20 Annually
Location : Kitsap County Courthouse, 614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA
Job Type: Full time (40) limited term grant funded position.
Department: District Court
Opening Date: 08/31/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: 1308, 1308CD, 1308G, JVCRTS
OVERVIEW
Kitsap County is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Treatment Court Compliance Specialist to play a vital role in supporting individuals on their path toward long-term recovery, accountability, and successful reintegration into the community. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled case management professional who thrives in a collaborative, justice-focused environment and is passionate about creating meaningful change through evidence-based practices and participant-centered support.
In this dynamic position, you will serve as a trusted member of a multidisciplinary treatment court team, balancing accountability with encouragement while helping participants overcome barriers related to substance use, mental health, trauma, housing, and other life challenges. You'll build strong partnerships with courts, treatment providers, and community organizations while directly contributing to public safety, reducing recidivism, and strengthening the health and well-being of Kitsap County residents. This role offers outstanding opportunities to expand your expertise in treatment courts, motivational interviewing, case management, and cross-system collaboration while making a lasting impact on the community.
As the Treatment Court Compliance Specialist, you will:

• Monitor participant compliance with treatment court requirements, diversion agreements, court orders, and individualized case plans while promoting accountability and positive behavior change through motivational interviewing techniques.
• Conduct regular participant interviews, assessments, case reviews, and progress meetings to evaluate compliance, identify barriers, and update individualized case plans throughout program participation.
• Facilitate participant groups and provide ongoing guidance to ensure individuals understand program expectations, legal obligations, and available community resources.
• Perform field contacts by visiting participants at their homes or places of employment, when appropriate, to verify compliance and support successful program engagement.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legally defensible case records by documenting participant contacts, progress, assessments, and compliance activities within multiple case management systems.
• Prepare and present comprehensive written reports, oral presentations, and compliance updates to the multidisciplinary treatment court team, including leading weekly staffing meetings and providing courtroom testimony when necessary.
• Recommend appropriate incentives, sanctions, alternative interventions, or program termination based on participant progress, compliance, and established court protocols.
• Collaborate with judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, probation officers, treatment providers, housing agencies, and other community partners to coordinate participant services and monitor treatment compliance.
• Assist participants in resolving barriers involving multiple court jurisdictions, probation requirements, legal financial obligations, bench warrants, driver's license issues, and related legal matters that may affect program success.
• Collect, analyze, and report program performance data to support grant reporting, program evaluation, continuous improvement efforts, and future funding opportunities under the direction of the Treatment Court Program Manager.
• Ensure compliance with established court procedures, confidentiality requirements, industry best practices, and all applicable County, State, and Federal policies governing treatment court operations.

What You Bring
Professional Credentials/Experience

• Associate's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Criminal Justice or related field from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (required).
• Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field (preferred).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience providing support services closely related to treatment courts, case management, social services, behavioral health, criminal justice, or a comparable human services program.
• Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements. Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.

Specialized Expertise

• Experience monitoring participant compliance with court orders, treatment plans, and program requirements.
• Knowledge of community resources supporting individuals experiencing substance use disorders, mental health challenges, trauma, housing instability, and related barriers.
• Familiarity with County, State, and Federal laws and regulations governing treatment court programs.
• Experience or training in Motivational Interviewing or similar evidence-based behavioral change techniques is highly desirable.
• Ability to analyze participant progress and provide informed recommendations regarding incentives, sanctions, and program outcomes.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to prepare concise reports and present findings effectively to judges, attorneys, treatment providers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build respectful, professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries with participants from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

For the complete job description:
For more information about the department:
This position is funded through state appropriated funds through June 30, 2027, with additional funding requests submitted annually.
OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION

• Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process.
• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME 1308 and the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions. Employees joining the union will be required to pay union dues through payroll deduction. Membership in the union is optional.
• This position is grant funded through June 30, 2027. Grant funding will be applied for on an annual basis to continue the position.

Application Requirements
All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.
To be considered, your application must:

• Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration.
  • Criminal Conviction Standards:
    • The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.

• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due toa disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact the Human Resources office.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Work hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

At Kitsap County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Kitsap County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees.
County Paid Benefits Include:
Medical - Kaiser Permanente (HMO) or Aetna (PPO)
Dental - Delta Dental or Willamette
Vision - VSP
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life Insurance - Basic, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Voluntary Term Life Insurance (VTL)
MetLife Long Term Disability
Voya Voluntary Insurance
Transportation incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Assistance Program
Wellness program
Benefits become effective on the first calendar day of the month following the month in which the employee is hired except if the employee's hire date is the first calendar day of the month, benefits begin on the day of hire. More information about employee benefits is available on the county's website at: or the .
*Voluntary benefit options also available at the employee's expense
Retirement:
Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security.
Deferred Compensation (IRS Plan 457b): tax-deferred savings program
Holidays
11 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holiday per year, 1 additional floating holiday after 10 years of service.
Vacation Leave
New employees are credited with 48 hours of annual leave upon hire and will be begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 360 hours from one calendar year to the next. Annual leave accrual will increase upon tenure, as follows:
Upon completion of 2 years: 15 days per year (10.00 hours per month)
Upon completion of 5 years: 20 days per year (13.33 hours per month)
Upon completion of 10 years: 25 days per year (16.67 hours per month)
Sick Leave
All new hires will be credited with 48 hours of sick leave upon hire and will begin accruing at the rate of 8 hours per month starting on their 7th month of employment. Employees may carry over 1200 hours from one calendar year to the next.
***Part-time employees benefit contributions and leave accruals will be prorated***
Additional compensation that you may be eligible for:
Shift differential
Overtime
Stand by pay
Call-back pay
Current County Employees
If you are transferring or promoting into this position you are responsible for reviewing these benefit changes; prior to accepting a position. In addition, it is your responsibility to notify the Auditor's Payroll Division of a change in union status.
Union Membership
This position is covered under AFSCME Local 1308 Courthouse Employees collective bargaining agreement. To view the bargaining agreement please visit our website: https://www.kitsapgov.com/hr/Pages/Collective-Bargaining-Agreements.aspx
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