Court Program Specialist - Office of Judicial Administration

Position number : K0111561

Location of Employment : Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka, KS 66612

Position Title and Salary : Court Program Specialist, grade 44, $32.52 hourly

Kansas Judicial Branch 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;
• 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 [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