Court Services Officer I - 18th Judicial District
About The Position
This is court services work completing Child Custody Investigations and home visits for cases under the jurisdictions of the District Court. The work involves interviewing, communicating, and interacting with parties, witnesses, and other agencies involved in domestic cases under the Court’s jurisdiction as well as conducting home visits, urinalysis, and breathalyzers. An incumbent in this class prepares reports for the Court related to the best interest of the children involved in the case while working closely with agencies within the community. Attention to detail, good communication, and writing skills are essential. Must be able to obtain SASSI, WRNA and LS/CMI certification within one year and maintain annual certification thereafter. Work is performed independently under the general direction of a senior Court Services Officer and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and evaluation results obtained.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in corrections, counseling, criminology, psychology, social work, sociology or a closely related field.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
- Knowledge of individual counseling techniques.
- Knowledge of English usage and written communication format.
- Ability to communicate information concisely and accurately so that others can comprehend the ideas being conveyed.
Responsibilities
- Completing Child Custody Investigations
- Conducting home visits
- Interviewing parties and witnesses
- Communicating and interacting with parties, witnesses, and other agencies involved in domestic cases
- Conducting urinalysis and breathalyzers
- Preparing reports for the Court related to the best interest of the children involved in the case
- Working closely with agencies within the community
- Obtaining and maintaining SASSI, WRNA and LS/CMI certification
Benefits
- State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
- The Americans with Disabilities Act ensures your right to reasonable accommodations during the employment process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
