Court Improvement Program (CIP) Coordinator

This position plans, designs, organizes, implements, and monitors projects and trainings that improve outcomes for the children, youth, and families in Arkansas’s court system.

• Provides leadership and initiative by researching and maintaining expertise in the area of evidence-based practices for courts to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families
• Manages the federal Court Improvement Program Grant by working with juvenile division staff and Advisory Council stakeholders to develop strategic plans to implement CIP programs and projects
• Plans regular meetings with stakeholders to collaborate
• Monitors progress towards implementation of CIP goals and objectives to modify and expand the CIP annual application and strategic plan
• Complies with all grant requirements and monitors CIP federal funding to ensure accurate federal reporting requirements are met timely
• Plans an annual large continuing legal education conference for juvenile judges and attorneys, as well as assists in additional judicial and attorney educational opportunities
• Attends CIP related training, meetings, conference calls, and webinars
• Serves as a liaison with the Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services on CIP, CFSR, PIP, IV-E Review and other projects and resources
• Serves as staff support to the Arkansas Supreme Court Commission on Children, Youth and Families and related subcommittees
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the Juvenile Division of Courts

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, minimum of five years of court and/or related child welfare experience
• Master’s degree or juris doctorate preferred
• Ability to communicate and effectively interact with a diverse population of professionals in a collaborative manner
• Excellent communication and writing skills required; must be a self-starter, organized, punctual, and dependable

This position is eligible for most state benefits including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Applicants should send their resume and contact information to AOC.HumanResources@arcourts.gov