Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyCourt Administration, Office of

TitleSenior Court Analyst (Child Welfare Court Improvement Project Coordinator)

Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services

Salary Grade21

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $76112 to $76112 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Onondaga

Street Address 600 South State Street

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13202

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Child Welfare Court Improvement Project ('CWCIP') is a statewide, federally funded initiative that supports the Family Court's mandate to promote the safety, permanence and well-being of abused and neglected children.

LOCATION: 5th JUDICIAL DISTRICT - DISTRICTWIDE
ONEIDA or ONONDAGA COUNTY

BASE SALARY: $76,112

CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE/CONFIDENTIAL. THIS POSITION IS TEMPORARY SUBJECT TO GRANT FUNDING

Child Welfare Court Improvement Project Coordinators support the Family Courts within the Judicial District(s) to which they are assigned as well as the Statewide Coordinating Judge for Family Court Matters. While this position is in-person and based in Onondaga or Oneida County, it requires frequent travel within the district and some statewide travel.

Working as part of a statewide team under the policy direction of the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives, in support of the Statewide Coordinating Judge for Family Court Matters, and under the administrative supervision of the local Judicial District, the Child Welfare Court Improvement Project Coordinator's responsibilities may include:

•Supporting multi-disciplinary child welfare collaboratives.

•Implementing or assisting in the management of ongoing initiatives and projects designed to improve child welfare court practices.

•Review, organize and analyze data to make recommendations.

•Work closely with family court judges and court personnel to identify issues and implement new procedures to address identified issues.

•Draft project proposals.

•Prepare correspondence.

•Design and coordinate training programs with respect to these initiatives.

•Provide technical assistance in key specialty areas to family court judges and court managers, particularly with respect to data outcome measures.

•Provide technical assistance to promote compliance with the federal Adoption and Safe Families Act, Title IV-E of the Social Security Act, the Family First Prevention Services Act, state law and other statutory and regulatory mandates affecting the processing of child welfare matters in the family courts.

•Support the court system's role in federal review processes such as the Title IV-E and Child and Family Services reviews.

Minimum Qualifications One year in the Court Analyst title; or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of relevant experience; or Master's degree (MSW, JD, MPA or MBA preferred) in Public or Business Administration from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of relevant experience; or An equivalent combination of education and experience. A thorough working knowledge of family court and child welfare system operations, family law, and child welfare policy is required. Group facilitation skills to support management efforts with collaborative groups are also necessary.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Dr Najah Mabins

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nmabins@nycourts.gov

Address

Street One Niagara Plaza

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14202

 

Notes on ApplyingAll interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to submit a UCS 5 Application for Employment form (obtainable from any administrative office in a court building or on the web at www.nycourts.gov/careers/UCS5.pdf) a cover letter, and resume to Dr. Najah Mabins by email at nmabins@nycourts.gov or mail to:

Dr. NAJAH MABINS
OFFICE FOR JUSTICE INITIATIVES
ONE NIAGARA PLAZA
BUFFALO, NY 14202