Court Program Specialist - Child Welfare Programs - ...

Position number :u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0K0070797 Location of Employment:u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Office of Judicial Administration, Topeka, KS 66612 Position Title and Salary :u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Court Program Specialist u2013 Child Welfare Programs, grade 44, $35.00u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 u00a0 hourly Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov) (u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0u00a0 Remote work schedule could be considered for this position. 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.u00a0 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;u00a0 + Coordinating projects and components with associated state agencies; + Provide assistance for judges and judicial branch employees performing duties relating to child welfare; + Assisting the Kansas Supreme Court Task Force on Permanency Planning; + Assisting with the administration of the permanent families grant; + Managing court appointed special advocate and citizen review board certification process; + Providing technical assistance to court appointed special advocate and citizen review board programs; + 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; and + 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.u00a0 Master's degree or law degree desired.u00a0 Preferred Experience: Applicant should + have at least three years of work experience within the court system or child welfare system;u00a0 + have considerable knowledge of the judicial and legislative processes and of state and local government structures; + Ability to plan, organize, and administer statewide programs and projects; + 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:u00a0 Open until filled The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process.u00a0 A request for accommodation will not affect your opportunities for employment with the Judicial Branch.u00a0 If you wish to request an ADA accommodation, please contact or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711. THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER u00a0 Powered by JazzHR

Created: 2026-01-26