Judicial Consultant

Casey Family Programs, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of Hope for children and families across America.  Founded in 1966, Casey Family Programs works in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, two territories, and tribal nations to influence long-lasting improvements to the safety and success of children, families and the communities where they live. Casey Family Programs values diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, anti-discrimination, and respect for individuals in the workplace. We encourage candidates with diverse lived experience and perspectives to apply.

Job Summary: 

This position is part of the Judicial Engagement Team and will lead efforts to identify, develop, and support promising practices in court improvement. The team brings specialized expertise in judicial and court systems and advances systems integration and alignment with federal policy to strengthen outcomes for children and families.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Identify, influence, and disseminate court best practice models, methodologies, and technology. Influence court practice at a state and local level by identifying court practice gaps.
• Provide technical assistance and best practice resources to help reduce gaps and ultimately reduce the number of children in foster care.
• Provide training and education to Judges and Attorneys on identified best court practice and technology. Prepare them to become mentors for other local court systems throughout their state and nationwide.
• Influence collaboration between local and state court systems and their respective child welfare agencies and legislative bodies.
• Influence the state Supreme Court to promote and lead safe reduction principles.
• Act as a resource to judges for the purpose of informing state legislation.
• Build and promote national network of mentor judges.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years as a full-time Jurist with a minimum of 5 years’ experience presiding over juvenile court cases.
• Knowledge of judicial policy and practice as it relates to public child welfare.
• Experience in strategic planning, systems integration, operational achievement of goals and an in-depth understanding of multi-state child welfare systems required. Demonstrated experience and successful collaboration with state child welfare agencies, and other public and private sector partners.
• Experience in Internet research and solid working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, PageMaker, Sharepoint etc.) required. Ability to learn other pertinent software programs as required.
• This is a regular full-time position that may require travel up to 50% or more of the time.
• Ability to perform effectively in high pressure and stressful work environment. Ability to manage stress and self-care.
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift and reach for light objects; ability to type and work at a computer for extended periods of time as a primary job function.
• Ability to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information by learning and following all relevant policies and protocols and using sound judgment in the handling and sharing of that information.
• Local travel as well as occasional out of town travel may be required. Driving on Casey business may require use of personal vehicle; adherence to vehicle safety guidelines and qualification for insurance is required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Compensation for this role will be determined by the candidate’s location and the applicable market zone as well as other factors including knowledge, skills, and experience.

Casey Family Programs uses internally defined market zones based on geographical regions.
Market zone 1 – $133,085 - $180,056

Market zone 2 – $140,913 - $190,647

Market zone 3 – $148,742 - $201,239

Market zone 4 – $156,570 - $211,830

Market zone 5 – $164,399 - $222,422

Market zone 6 – $172,227 - $233,013

Casey Family Programs offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, accrual of 12 days of annual leave, 12 days of sick leave,10 paid holidays per year, and each employee receives one personal holiday to use each calendar year. Employees that meet certain tenure qualifiers are eligible for up to eight weeks of parental leave for the birth or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. After the completion of 10 years of continuous, full-time regular employment, employees in good standing are permitted for a three-month sabbatical with pay. CFP also offers many opportunities for continued learning, training, and development.

This position will remain open until the needs are met and is subject to closure at any time without notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early as you will not be able to apply once the position has closed.