Court Services Officer I - 29th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Branch•Kansas City, KS

6d•$29•Onsite

About The Position

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 mandated as well as local policies and procedures; and perform any additional duties as required by the CSOIII, Chief CSO or the Court.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Supervision and monitoring of children and families under the jurisdiction of the District Court, Child in Need of Care Department.
Provide support to the Juvenile Offender Unit if needed.
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 mandated as well as local policies and procedures.
Perform any additional duties as required by the CSOIII, Chief CSO or the Court.