What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crossover Youth Practice Model Coordinator - Office of Judicial Administration position at Kansas Judicial Branch?
Position number: K0070910
Location of Employment: Kansas Judicial Center, Topeka KS 66612
Salary and Benefits: Crossover Youth Practice Model Coordinator, grade 37 $61,973.626 annually
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits: State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
Requires regular in-person work; hybrid remote work limited and subject to supervisor approval.
Job Duties: This is responsible work in the development and coordination of court services administered under the direction of the Kansas Supreme Court.
Responsibility includes:
- Facilitating and incorporating research-based practices, standards, services, policies and procedures, and quality assurance to implement and expand the Crossover Youth Practice Model;
- Facilitating and coordinating the Kansas Crossover Youth Team;
- Collaborating with identified stakeholders on development of system-wide policy and practices and support of community-level initiatives with the juvenile and family courts, agencies, and local communities to more effectively address the unique issues presented by crossover youth;
- Providing training and on-site technical assistance to communities;
- Coordinating the implementation of screening and assessment tools, development of state policy guidance and joint case management protocols;
- Supporting research projects related to crossover youth;
- Implementing strategies to increase family and youth engagement in planning and decision-making;
- Ensuring data driven measures are identified and collected internally and externally with the judicial branch systems;
- Providing progress reports and presentations to various committees or groups at the request of the judicial administrator or Director of Trial Court Programs, including but not limited to the Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee;
- Aiding other juvenile justice related tasks and specialty courts;
- Representing the judicial branch on various committees;
- Testifying before the legislature on topics related to juvenile justice and the judicial branch;
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief or Probation and Field Services.
Required Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, with major course work in criminal justice, behavioral science, public administration or a related field and experience in probation administration. Two years of experience working with juvenile offenders, child welfare or related experience
Preferred
Applicant should have:
- thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of probation supervision, including evidence-based probation supervision practices;
- considerable knowledge of the judicial and legislative processes and of state and local government structures;
- the ability to plan, organize, and administer statewide programs and projects;
- 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
- the ability to work independently but also collaboratively with stakeholders, other court staff, and members of the court.
Application: 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.
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Salary : $61,974