Court Program Specialist - Child Welfare Programs - Office of Judicial Administration

Overview

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

Benefits
:
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits (State Employment Center - Benefits )

Remote work
:
Remote work schedule could be considered for this position.

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.

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.

• 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 ada or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at  or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER