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 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 Powered by JazzHR