Program development Jobs in Irving, TX

Program Development Specialist V

Job # : 2860

Division : Dependent Children's Services

Hiring Salary : $60,621.00 annualized

Closing Date : All positions are open until filled.

Employee Referral Program : This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

Position Summary

This position works in Court Improvement (CI) in the Dependent Children's Services Division (DCSD). This position provides a range of support for both short and long-term CI efforts and works with customers within the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), county superior courts, and other local and statewide organizations.

Essential functions of the position include : develop, monitor, and assess CI projects; coordinate tracking, reporting, and fund distribution associated with Title IV-E reimbursement of attorney fees, Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) expenditures, and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs; support sub-groups of the CI Advisory Workgroup; support the statewide expansion and maintenance of the Dependency Alternative Program (DAP); assist with the county operational review process; and work with Finance to handle the management of funding for the Court Authorized Removal (CAR) process. This position will also contribute substantive expertise to program and material development which may include review, research, creation, and revision of material as it pertains to CI, CASA, and FCRB programs and staff. Additionally, this position will provide consultation on and / or presentations of selected topical areas as well as develop and implement program / project timelines, and checklists and oversee all logistics.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

Minimum Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and five years' experience or equivalent; master's degree or ongoing advanced education preferred. Must have court management experience or experience working directly with courts. Extensive knowledge of court issues and operations and subject matter expertise required. This position requires the ability to work effectively with judges, court staff, and personnel from other agencies, as well as the ability to work on committees, and in other collaborative efforts, to plan and implement new initiatives. This position requires strong communication and presentation skills and experience in the development and evaluation of evidence-based programs. The preferred candidate will have knowledge of the child welfare system and experience working with staff from juvenile court staff and others involved in the child welfare process.

Travel level : up to 15%

Selection Process

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include computer testing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, proofreading, typing, etc.) and first and / or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, Exempt level position.

Benefits

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts offers a comprehensive benefits package to include :

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work / life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement :

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE / ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer