Court Services Officer I - 18th Judicial District

Kansas Judicial Branch•Wichita, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is court services work supervising and otherwise assisting clients who are persons under the jurisdiction of the District Court or being furnished auxiliary services by the District Court. The work involves communication and interaction with clients under the Court’s jurisdiction and with other stakeholders, assisting clients in understanding and meeting requirements that have been placed on them, conducting urinalysis and breathalyzers, and assisting clients in identifying needs and finding appropriate outlets and/or specific help in meeting these needs. An incumbent in this class maintains records of contact with clients and of the caseload in general, researches and thoroughly investigates issues of concern or non-compliance, reviews legal documents and prepares documents such as warrants, journal entries and recommendation letters to the court and works closely with individuals and agencies within the community in developing and using their resources. Must be able to obtain the following certifications within one year and maintain annual certification thereafter: SASSI, LS/CMI, WRNA and EPICS. Work is performed independently or in teams 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 coursework 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

Supervising and assisting clients under the jurisdiction of the District Court.
Communicating and interacting with clients and stakeholders.
Assisting clients in understanding and meeting court-ordered requirements.
Conducting urinalysis and breathalyzers.
Assisting clients in identifying needs and finding appropriate resources.
Maintaining records of client contact and caseload.
Researching and investigating issues of concern or non-compliance.
Reviewing legal documents.
Preparing documents such as warrants, journal entries, and recommendation letters.
Working with individuals and agencies in the community to develop and utilize resources.
Obtaining and maintaining certifications: SASSI, LS/CMI, WRNA, and EPICS within one year of employment.