AOPC - Judicial Programs Analyst | CIP Liaison (22-35)

Description

This professional position is responsible for assisting in the leadership of dependency court improvement as well as oversight of the specific county, regional and statewide dependency court improvement activities. The position will act as a liaison to assigned Family Engagement Initiative counties, Leadership Roundtables and local Children’s Roundtables and will assist with various Court Improvement Program (CIP) activities. Work is performed independently while exercising sound judgment and discretion under the direction of the Deputy Director of Office of Children and Families in the Courts.

Primary Duties

• Facilitates partnerships between Administrative Judges and court managers, Dependency and Orphan Court judges and non-judicial staff, Office of Children, Youth & Family Services staff, and other identified partner agency staff.
• Provides oversight and management of technical support to local Children’s Roundtables, working closely with local teams to facilitate practices that promote safe permanency and positive well-being for children.
• Supports the implementation of statewide Child Welfare Court Improvement Program initiatives, including annual dependency conference and other training and educational projects.
• Manages activities, meetings and initiatives of assigned Leadership Roundtables, including facilitating meeting, development of agenda, technical assistance and support to Roundtable co-chairs.
• Develops, facilitates and participates in collaborations between the courts and child welfare agencies to identify gaps and barriers effecting child safety, well-being, permanency and the promotion of strong families; strengthens communication and integration between the systems.
• Works collectively with IT and Research Departments to ensure data is provided in a timely and user-friendly manner. Takes lead in developing data packets for Family Engagement Initiative Counties and other CIP activities, as assigned by OCFC Director or designee.
• Provides expertise regarding compliance with the Adoption and Safe Families Act, Title IV-E, the Child and Family Services Review, Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure, State Permanency Law and other statutory and regulatory mandates affecting court cases.
• Examines local data outcomes; develops and implements strategies and monitors outcomes of such.
• Provides public speaking and training as it pertains to CIP activities and State Roundtable priorities.
• Provides written reports on assigned State Roundtable, Leadership Roundtables and OCFC activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or Public Administration; AND
• Two years of experience in project management or three years of case management work including experience in professional analytical work in program analysis involving the use of statistical and quantitative data.
• An equivalent combination of education, experience, and / or training may be considered.

Additional Requirements/Preferences

• Writing sample submission required.
• Master’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, Public Administration, Public Policy, or related field preferred.
• Experience in dependency court operations, social work, public policy reform, or related field preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Overnight travel and a valid driver's license required.
• Satisfactory criminal background check required.

Additional Information

Unified Judicial System Hiring Policy

The Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania recruits, employs, and promotes the most qualified applicants without regard to their political affiliation, race, color, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, or other non-merit facts or considerations. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants with disabilities as may be necessary to ensure that all applicants are given a fair and equal opportunity to compete for all employment positions. Applicants who need accommodation for an interview should request so in advance. UJS hiring and employment policies and procedures are intended to conform to all applicable state and federal laws governing fair and non-discriminatory hiring and employment practices and are subject to change as necessary to remain in compliance with such laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation, for any part of the application and/or interview process, should contact Human Resources at (717) 231-3309 or human.resources@pacourts.us.