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Kansas Judicial Branch Court Program Specialist - Office of Judicial Administration in Topeka, Kansas
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) (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;
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
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