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Court Services Officer I - 10th Judicial District
Kansas Judicial BranchUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Feb 2025
💰 $56,160/yr
About the role
Position number: K0063507
Location of Employment: 10th Judicial District, Olathe, KS
Position Title and Salary: Court Services Officer I, grade 36, $28.08 hourly
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
Job Duties: This position will be part of the Court Services Domestic team. Job duties may include Mediation, Conciliation, Expedited Child Interviews or Child Custody Evaluations under the jurisdiction of the District Court.
Conducting custody evaluations and child interviews involves communicating, interviewing, and interacting with parents, children, and other various personal and professional references who have interacted with the family. You may be expected to conduct home visits as well. You will prepare reports for the Court and make recommendations in the best interest of the child regarding custody, parenting time, or parenting concerns.
Providing Mediation and Conciliation services includes facilitating agreements between parties by providing direction and encouragement, finding creative ways to assist parents in working together towards mutual agreement, and possessing the ability to maintain control of the conversation during times of conflict or disagreement. You will prepare reports for the Courts
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field is required. This position requires attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, and computer skills. The desired candidate must demonstrate the ability to maintain calm in stressful situations, work in a fast-paced environment, and possess exceptional writing skills. The candidate should be able to work independently and as an efficient member of a team. A writing sample will be required.
PREFERRED QUAALIFICATIONS: Experience working with family courts, high conflict families, mediation services or families who are separating or who have separated.
DESIRED ABILITIES: This position requires attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills. Computer skills required. The ability to work both independently and with a team is required. Ability to maintain calm in stressful situations and to multi-task is important. The desired candidate must demonstrate an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have good writing skills. The candidate should be able to work independently and as an efficient member of a team.
OTHER: Successful candidate must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE POSITION MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Adriana Black, CSO III
Johnson County Court Services
588 E. Santa Fe, Suite 4000
Olathe, KS 66061
Fax: (913) 715-7420
Email: Adriana.Black@jocogov.org
Applications will be accepted until: Open until
Location of Employment: 10th Judicial District, Olathe, KS
Position Title and Salary: Court Services Officer I, grade 36, $28.08 hourly
Kansas Judicial Branch Benefits State Employment Center - Benefits (ks.gov)
Job Duties: This position will be part of the Court Services Domestic team. Job duties may include Mediation, Conciliation, Expedited Child Interviews or Child Custody Evaluations under the jurisdiction of the District Court.
Conducting custody evaluations and child interviews involves communicating, interviewing, and interacting with parents, children, and other various personal and professional references who have interacted with the family. You may be expected to conduct home visits as well. You will prepare reports for the Court and make recommendations in the best interest of the child regarding custody, parenting time, or parenting concerns.
Providing Mediation and Conciliation services includes facilitating agreements between parties by providing direction and encouragement, finding creative ways to assist parents in working together towards mutual agreement, and possessing the ability to maintain control of the conversation during times of conflict or disagreement. You will prepare reports for the Courts
Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field is required. This position requires attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills, and computer skills. The desired candidate must demonstrate the ability to maintain calm in stressful situations, work in a fast-paced environment, and possess exceptional writing skills. The candidate should be able to work independently and as an efficient member of a team. A writing sample will be required.
PREFERRED QUAALIFICATIONS: Experience working with family courts, high conflict families, mediation services or families who are separating or who have separated.
DESIRED ABILITIES: This position requires attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills. Computer skills required. The ability to work both independently and with a team is required. Ability to maintain calm in stressful situations and to multi-task is important. The desired candidate must demonstrate an ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have good writing skills. The candidate should be able to work independently and as an efficient member of a team.
OTHER: Successful candidate must be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE POSITION MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
Adriana Black, CSO III
Johnson County Court Services
588 E. Santa Fe, Suite 4000
Olathe, KS 66061
Fax: (913) 715-7420
Email: Adriana.Black@jocogov.org
Applications will be accepted until: Open until
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