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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,   

                                                    $34.14 hourly

Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov) (https://admin.ks.gov/services/state-employment-center/benefits)                                

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;

• Providing 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;

• have the ability to plan, organize, and administer statewide programs and projects;

• have the 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@kscourts.org 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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