Job Description
Position number : K0111561
Location of Employment: Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka, KS 66612
Position Title and Salary : Court Program Specialist, grade 44, $34.15 hourly
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
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;
- 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;
- 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
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Local area, Night shift,