Kansas Judicial Branch

Court Program Specialist - Office of Judicial Administration

Topeka, KS - Full Time

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 [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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