Program Development Specialist V.

POSITION SUMMARY :

This position works in Court Improvement (CI) in the Dependent Children’s Services Division (DCSD). This position provides a range of support for both short and long-term CI efforts and works with customers within the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), county superior courts, and other local and statewide organizations.

Essential functions of the position include : develop, monitor, and assess CI projects; coordinate tracking, reporting, and fund distribution associated with Title IV-E reimbursement of attorney fees, Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) expenditures, and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) programs; support sub-groups of the CI Advisory Workgroup; support the statewide expansion and maintenance of the Dependency Alternative Program (DAP); assist with the county operational review process; and work with Finance to handle the management of funding for the Court Authorized Removal (CAR) process. This position will also contribute substantive expertise to program and material development which may include review, research, creation, and revision of material as it pertains to CI, CASA, and FCRB programs and staff. Additionally, this position will provide consultation on and / or presentations of selected topical areas as well as develop and implement program / project timelines, and checklists and oversee all logistics.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and five years’ experience or equivalent; master’s degree or ongoing advanced education preferred. Must have court management experience or experience working directly with courts. Extensive knowledge of court issues and operations and subject matter expertise required. This position requires the ability to work effectively with judges, court staff, and personnel from other agencies, as well as the ability to work on committees, and in other collaborative efforts, to plan and implement new initiatives. This position requires strong communication and presentation skills and experience in the development and evaluation of evidence-based programs.

The preferred candidate will have knowledge of the child welfare system and experience working with staff from juvenile court staff and others involved in the child welfare process.

Travel level : up to 15%