Kansas Office of Judicial Administration

Court Services Officer I - 29th Judicial District

Kansas Office of Judicial Administration  •  $28.78/hr  •  Kansas City, KS (Onsite)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

Position number                   K0064452
Location of Employment:     29th Judicial District, Kansas City, KS
Position Title and Salary      Court Services Officer I, grade 36, $28.78 hourly      
                                               
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)        

Job Duties: The duties of this position include the supervision and monitoring of children and families under the jurisdiction of the District Court, Child in Need of Care Department. This position will also provide support to the Juvenile Offender Unit if needed.
Work involves management of a Child in Need of Care caseload or other specific caseload as directed by the Department’s CSOIII; compile and maintain documentation on all contacts, utilize required court case management systems in all cases.   Provide the court with a professional assessment which should assist the court in making appropriate findings and orders. Court appearance, home studies, court reports, home visits, child investigations, family assessments, correspond with other agencies and the public.  Comply with requirements of state mandate as well as local policies and procedures; and perform any additional duties as required by the CSOIII, Chief CSO or the Court.

Required Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in corrections, criminology, counseling, psychology, sociology, or a closely related field.

All applicants are subject to a name-based criminal history background check.  Must have a valid Driver’s License and access to legal means of transportation.  If employed by Court Services, the new employee must pass a fingerprint-based background check within the first 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Working knowledge of the child welfare and/or juvenile justice fields.
  • Experience in caseload management.
  • Ability to multitask and have excellent time management skills.
  • You must be able to complete YLS certification within 12 months of employment and maintain certification while employed.
  • Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and written.
  • Proficient use of current computer programs and technology.
  • Professional, courteous and cooperative in demeanor.
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.gov or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA EMPLOYER
Kansas Office of Judicial Administration

About Kansas Office of Judicial Administration

Kansas courts were created by the state Constitution to administer justice fairly and impartially.

The Kansas Office of Judicial Administration provides a broad range of legal, financial, technology, management, administrative, and program support services to state courts.

The office is responsible for carrying out Supreme Court policies, as well as state statutes that relate to state expenditures for district court operations. Other duties maybe prescribed by law or specified by the Supreme Court.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Topeka, KS
Year Founded
1861
Website
kscourts.org
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