Program Specialist, Child Welfare & Courts - Western IA

State of Iowa; Iowa; On-site; USD 49,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

IPERS retirement plan

Paid holidays/vacation/sick leave

Employee discount program

Loan forgiveness eligibility (federal)

Job summary

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking a Program Specialist to support child welfare and juvenile court initiatives across western Iowa. The role provides consultation, training, and QA support while ensuring grant compliance and collaboration with partners.

Travel within districts is required, with some statewide travel and occasional evenings. This full-time, grant-funded position emphasizes trauma-informed, family-centered practices and strong communication with leadership and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field.
• Five years of experience in treatment courts, social work, or related fields.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and online meeting programs.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning and implementation support for child welfare and juvenile court programs.
• Coordinate actions to support goals within established policies, plans and budgets.
• Schedule work, oversee activities, and set priorities for program management.
• Ensure program compliance, quality assurance, and required reporting.
• Prepare or assist in grant requests and program funding.
• Provide training and guidance to courts and community partners.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to advance best practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Travel ability

Coordination of events

Budget awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related human services field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Online meeting programs

Job description

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking a Program Specialist to support child welfare and juvenile court initiatives across western Iowa. The role provides consultation, training, and QA support while ensuring grant compliance and collaboration with partners.

Travel within districts is required, with some statewide travel and occasional evenings. This full-time, grant-funded position emphasizes trauma-informed, family-centered practices and strong communication with leadership and stakeholders.