Job Description - Court Program Specialist - Child Welfare Programs - Office of Judicial Administration
Position number: K0070797 Location of Employment: Office of Judicial Administration, Topeka, KS 66612 Position Title and Salary: Court Program Specialist – Child Welfare Programs, grade 44, $35.00 hourly
Remote work schedule could be considered for this position.
Job Duties: This is responsible work in the development and coordination of the court improvement program administered under the direction of the Kansas Supreme Court. Responsibilities include:
Analyzing federal and state laws, court rules, and court policies and procedures;
Coordinating and monitoring contract consultants;
Managing child welfare data reports;
Analyzing training needs and managing child welfare training projects;
Managing and responding to inquiries for the juvenile compliance module for the statewide case management system;
Coordinating projects and components with associated state agencies;
Provide assistance for judges and judicial branch employees performing duties relating to child welfare;
Assisting the Kansas Supreme Court Task Force on Permanency Planning;
Assisting with the administration of the permanent families grant;
Managing court appointed special advocate and citizen review board certification process;
Providing technical assistance to court appointed special advocate and citizen review board programs;
Representing the judicial branch on various committees;
Testifying before the legislature on topics related to child welfare and the judicial branch;
Developing and monitoring interventions and projects related to child welfare system improvements, and evaluating programs; and
Ability to travel overnight.
Required Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with major course work in social sciences; judicial, public, or business administration; or a law school degree. Master's degree or law degree desired.
Preferred Experience: Applicant should
have at least three years of work experience within the court system or child welfare system;
have considerable knowledge of the judicial and legislative processes and of state and local government structures;
Ability to plan, organize, and administer statewide programs and projects;
Ability to express oneself, clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;
have strong computer competence, including knowledge of programs contained in Microsoft Office Suite; and
be able to work independently but also collaboratively with stakeholders, other court staff, and members of the court.
Applications will be accepted until: Open until filled
The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process. A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch. If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact [email protected] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.
THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER
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