Kansas Judicial Branch

Veterans Treatment Court Services Officer I - 3rd Judicial District

Topeka, KS - Full Time

Position number:                    K0244764
Location of Employment:      3rd Judicial District, Topeka, KS 
Position Title and Salary:      Veterans Treatment Court Services Officer I, grade 36, $28.08 hourly

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Job Duties: The successful candidate for this position will be assigned to supervise clients in the district’s Veteran’s Treatment Court program. This position will meet and interview clients using motivational interviewing and best practice standards to ensure an understanding of Court requirements; track client compliance, performance and progress; provide ongoing guidance to clients throughout their supervision term; maintain updated and accurate case documentation; complete Risk/Needs assessments and make appropriate resource referrals; collaborate with external and internal stakeholders; testify in Court; conduct drug and alcohol testing; present written and verbal recommendations to the Veteran’s Treatment team and the Court.

While the priority of this position will be the supervision of Veterans Treatment Court participants, an additional caseload of regular adult probation and pretrial supervision cases may be added if necessary to provide fulltime job duties. As with all CSO positions, job duties may be subject to change based upon the needs of the agency and court.

This is a grant funded position, and subject to the standard 12-month probationary employment period.  Current grant funding runs through September of 2026, but additional funding will be sought to secure this position beyond that period.

Limited remote work privileges may be considered upon completion of 12- month probationary period.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required- graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice or other human services related field. The applicant must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. All applicants must pass a named-based criminal history check.  If employed by Court Services, the new employee will pass a fingerprint based criminal history check within the first thirty days of employment.

Preferred qualifications:  Proven verbal and written communication skills.  A minimum of one year experience in one or more of the following within the past five years:
  • Conducting interviews
  • Writing formal reports
  • Working with justice-involved individuals
  • Working with clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues
  • Military background
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
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