Community Liaison

Posting Date

07/13/26

Application Deadline

07/27/26

Pay Range

Min - Mid - Max

$25.25 - $33.75 - $42.25

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $25.57 to $33.75.

This position is non-exempt under the FLSA.

What We Offer

We offer generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays! We have affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, and our employees are entitled to coverage by one of several State-sponsored retirement pension plans, our employee assistance program, and wellness incentives. Additionally, our employees have the option of life insurance, disability, a group legal plan, and pet insurance. Under the current guidelines for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, the Maricopa County Superior Court is a qualifying employer. Therefore, any full time Judicial Branch employee, who meets other eligibility criteria may be eligible for loan forgiveness under this program. Click here to learn more!

Job Type

Unclassified - Judicial

Department

D800 Superior Court

About the Position

The Community Liaison supports timely coordination and communication between the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County and external system partners, including the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) and community service providers.

This position serves as a dedicated point of contact to strengthen collaboration, improve information sharing, and assist in resolving system barriers that impact court-involved children and families. The Community Liaison helps monitor case status, verify information necessary for court readiness, and promote accurate and consistent communication across systems.

The role enhances transparency, reduces delays, and supports informed decision-making for the Judicial Bench and court programs. The position also assists in expanding service coordination efforts by facilitating trainings, supporting specialty court initiatives, and fostering strong working relationships between the Court, DCS, and community partners.

This position functions in a coordination and liaison capacity and does not assume case management authority or decision-making responsibilities assigned to external agencies. The role supports communication, collaboration, and information sharing to assist the Court in carrying out its judicial functions.

About The Superior Court

The Superior Court of the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County is dedicated to providing a safe, fair and impartial forum for resolving disputes, enhancing access to our services, and providing innovative, evidence-based practices that improve the safety of our community and ensure the public’s trust and confidence in the Judicial Branch. The Superior Court in Maricopa County, one of the largest, most innovative and progressive trial courts in the nation, seeks innovative individuals to join our team who will embrace our vision of excellence and the principles inherent in the Rule of Law...every person, every day, every time . We fulfill these principles through a culture that values fairness, respect, integrity, innovation, and safety.

Position Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field.

Other Requirements

• Valid Arizona Driver License and reliable personal transportation.

Our Preferred Candidate Has

• Two (2) years of professional experience working with dependency or delinquency court matters, child welfare systems, or family case management services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Judicial Branch policies, procedures, and court operations.
• Arizona child welfare policies, procedures, and practices.
• Dependency and delinquency court processes.
• State and federal laws and regulations related to child welfare.
• Community resources and service systems supporting children and families.
• Professional English language usage, including grammar, spelling, and composition.

Skill in:

• Facilitating trainings, meetings, and public presentations.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing with diverse audiences.
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with community partners and government agencies.
• Coordinating work across multiple systems and organizations.
• Creative problem-solving and innovation.
• Working collaboratively within loosely coupled or multidisciplinary organizations.
• Navigating communication across different organizations, systems, and cultures.
• Maintaining professionalism, tact, and appropriate decorum when addressing sensitive or complex matters.
• Managing time, priorities, and competing deadlines effectively.

Ability to:

• Facilitate high-conflict or sensitive discussions with professionalism, neutrality, and tact.
• Analyze complex situations and exercise sound judgment and decision-making.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, attorneys, court staff, partner agencies, and community providers.
• Manage multiple assignments, competing priorities, and shifting deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Learn, interpret, and apply Judicial Branch and DCS policies, procedures, and practices.
• Adapt to changing circumstances and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify system barriers and develop innovative, practical solutions that improve coordination and service delivery.
• Contribute creative ideas and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance court processes and outcomes for children and families.

Essential Job Tasks

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.)

• Act as a liaison between the Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County, DCS, community providers, and partner entities to strengthen interagency communication and coordination.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with DCS and other entities to obtain timely case information when communication barriers arise and assist in resolving cross-system issues affecting case status.
• Identify communication challenges, service gaps, or system barriers and coordinate collaborative resolution efforts with DCS and community partners.
• Support specialty court, treatment court, and other court calendars and court proceedings through coordination of information, scheduling, and communication with internal and external partners.
• Coordinate, facilitate, and support joint trainings, cross-system meetings, professional development opportunities, and collaborative discussions.
• Assist with public-facing events, outreach activities, and educational initiatives in collaboration with the Judicial Branch Community Outreach Director.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case staffing processes to support service coordination.
• Facilitate and/or attend targeted problem-solving staffings and case coordination meetings to address complex or high-need cases.
• Use professional knowledge and experience to assist in resolving issues requiring advanced cross-system coordination.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of community-based services, treatment resources, and supports available to court-involved children and families, and facilitate access to relevant information, resources, and referrals.
• Serve as an informational resource to judicial officers, attorneys, Court staff, DCS personnel, and community providers regarding court processes, service systems, and resource coordination.
• Collaborate closely with contracted treatment providers, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) plan liaisons, DCS staff, and other partner agencies.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute reports, case updates, correspondence, and related documentation for court review and operational needs.
• Complete and maintain electronic case documentation, tracking systems, and data reporting requirements.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and management of special projects, pilot initiatives, and programmatic activities supporting court priorities.
• Promote collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement efforts that enhance Court operations and outcomes for children and families.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may need to communicate clearly, perceive details of objects that are close by, and maintain various physical positions for extended periods, such as sitting, standing, or walking. The job may involve using hands for tasks such as typing, handling objects, or operating tools, as well as reaching with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Additional Information

Judicial Branch Human Resources reserves the right to move forward candidates based on the information provided directly on the application. The hiring authority will select the successful candidate based on departmental needs.

Typically, successful candidates are hired at a salary rate up to the midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

All Judicial Branch offers of employment and continued employment are contingent upon passing a thorough background and/or fingerprint check. Applicants must completely and fully answer any questions regarding felony and misdemeanor convictions including any convictions that have been expunged or set aside. Failure to include criminal history information is grounds for termination of an offer and employment. A conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant.

The Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County participates in the State Retirement systems ASRS or PSPRS. As such, mandatory membership for all full-time employees includes payroll deducted contributions consistent with each retirement system's requirements. The current contribution rate for ASRS is 12.27% and the current contribution rate for PSPRS is 5.84% and up for the defined contribution plan and 8.82% for the defined benefit plan. For more information about contributions and benefits of these plans visit https://www.azasrs.gov/ or https://www.psprs.com/corrections-officer/

Judicial Branch facilities are located throughout Maricopa County. This position may be reassigned to other locations. Assignments will be made based upon the needs of the department.

The Judicial Branch in Maricopa County is an EEO/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.