Position number:                                K0064796

　　Location of Employment:                      24th Judicial District

　　                                                                  Home office could be in: Rush, Ness, Hodgeman, or Edwards                                                                        County, Kansas

　　Position/Salary and Benefits:            Court Services Officer I, Grade 36, $26.74 Hourly

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　　Job Duties: Work involves supervision of a general assignment caseload or other specific caseload as directed by the Department’s Chief CSO.  The person in this position will be required to prepare presentence investigation reports and other court reports as requested; supervise completion of Court ordered conditions; verify collection of restitution and costs; maintain contact with outside agencies and the public; perform field visits, home studies and child welfare visits; mediation and child custody evaluations; utilize required case management system to compile information and log case contacts; comply with requirements of all mandated state and 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, social work or a closely related field.

　　All applicants are subject to a name-based criminal history background check.  Must have a valid drivers license and access to legal means of transportation for field visits.  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 juvenile justice and child welfare fields.

　　Experience in caseload management.

　　Ability to multitask and have excellent time management skills

　　Ability to communicate and to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

　　Proficient in use of current computer programs and technology

　　Professional, courteous and cooperative in demeanor

　　Ability to speak Spanish is helpful

　　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 [email protected] or by TDD through the Kansas Relay Center at 800-766-3777 or 711.

　　THE KANSAS JUDICIAL BRANCH IS AN EEO / AA Employer

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