Program Specialist, Western Iowa: Child Welfare & Courts

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

IPERS plan

Paid Holidays/Vacation/Sick Leave

Employee discount program

Job summary

The Iowa Judicial Branch is seeking applicants for a Program Specialist to support child welfare and juvenile court initiatives across western Iowa. This position provides regional support for programs such as Treatment Courts, Children’s Justice, Behavioral Health, and related initiatives, ensuring alignment with Judicial Branch goals and standards.

This position requires travel within assigned districts, with occasional statewide travel and some in-person or evening meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field.
• Five (5) years’ experience in treatment courts, SUD treatment, social work, child welfare, mental health, or related fields.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and online meeting programs.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative, operational, and outreach activities based on the program goals.
• Coordinate related planning actions and activities to support program goals and objectives within established policies, plans, updates, or budgets.
• Schedule program work, oversee daily activities, and set priorities for managing the program.
• Implement program compliance measures and quality assurance, including tracking and reporting as required, to ensure program goals are met.
• Conduct studies and reports on specific program metrics to guide program services.
• Prepare financial statements and maintain records of program activities.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of grant requests and program funding.
• Provide training and instructions as required to support the program goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Ability to travel

Coordinate activities

Budget management

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 applicants for a Program Specialist to support child welfare and juvenile court initiatives across western Iowa. This position provides regional support for programs such as Treatment Courts, Children’s Justice, Behavioral Health, and related initiatives, ensuring alignment with Judicial Branch goals and standards.

This position requires travel within assigned districts, with occasional statewide travel and some in-person or evening meetings.