Juvenile Competency Evaluation Lead

127 COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

127 COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH in Oklahoma City seeks a Juvenile Competency Coordinator to oversee investigations, credentialing, and statewide service planning. The position leads committee activities, coordinates evaluator recruitment, and ensures contract governance.

You will interact with courts and agencies to advance juvenile competency initiatives and report on progress. The role requires a master’s degree and strong verbal/written communication, data reporting, and public speaking

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work or related field or JD with five years of relevant experience.
• Experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, guidance and counseling, or program planning.
• Strong communication, analytic, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee activities aligning with OAC Title 135:10-26-4 and Professional Committee.
• Coordinate meetings, recruit credentialed evaluators, and manage credentialing.
• Communicate with judges, districts, and stakeholders on competency matters.
• Monitor contracts, invoices, and renewals; prepare annual competency reports.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Planning and organizing

Public speaking

Presentation to stakeholders

Cultural humility

Data reporting

Education

Master's degree in social work / related field

Juris Doctorate

Five years of professional experience in child welfare/juvenile justice

Tools

Excel

Job description

127 COMMISSION ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH in Oklahoma City seeks a Juvenile Competency Coordinator to oversee investigations, credentialing, and statewide service planning. The position leads committee activities, coordinates evaluator recruitment, and ensures contract governance.

You will interact with courts and agencies to advance juvenile competency initiatives and report on progress. The role requires a master’s degree and strong verbal/written communication, data reporting, and public speaking