Program Specialist-Children's Justice (SCA D6-D7-D8 140125)
444 Judicial · State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA · Iowa
- Role
- Program manager
- First seen
- Aug 1, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $49,358.40 - $78,041.60 Annually
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Summary
The Iowa Judicial Branch seeks a Program Specialist to support child welfare and juvenile court initiatives across eastern Iowa (Judicial Districts 1, 6, 7, and 8). The role provides regional consultation, technical assistance, training, and quality improvement support to courts and community partners, working with judges, court staff, child welfare agencies, and treatment providers to advance best practices. This full-time, grant-funded position requires travel within assigned districts and involves court assessments, data monitoring, grant compliance, and liaison work with family treatment courts and community stakeholders.
Key qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency and 2 years of full-time program administration/operation experience
- Master's degree in social work or related human services field (preferred)
- 5 years of experience in social work, child welfare, mental health, or related human services (preferred)
- Strong organizational, analytical, and written/verbal communication skills
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel within assigned judicial districts
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and online meeting programs (preferred)
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