Juvenile Court Specialist 1 Salary $32,406.40 - $47,590.40 Annually Location Des Moines - 50309 - Polk County, IA Job Type Full-time Agency 444 Judicial Job Number 19-01087 Closing 11/20/2018 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-DNP Point of Contact Chad Jensen, Chief Juvenile Court Officer, 515-286-3960 To For consideration all applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and a completed "Iowa Judicial Branch Application for Employment", to: Toni DeAngelis at Toni.DeAngelis@iowacourts.gov. Application and additional information for Employment can be found at: https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/career-opportunities/ Job Description This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To " section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. Serving the people of Iowa, the Iowa Judicial Branch is dedicated to our mission... "The Iowa Judicial Branch dedicates itself to providing independent and accessible forums for the fair and prompt resolution of disputes, administering justice under law equally to all persons." To learn more about the Iowa Judicial Branch and our career opportunities please visit our career page located at www.iowacourts.gov or copy this link into an internet browser www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/career-opportunities/ Starting salary is $1,246.40 biweekly or $32,406.40 annually. The Iowa Judicial Branch is looking to fill a Juvenile Court Specialist 1 to assist the state. Due to an upcoming retirement, the Fifth District of the Judicial Branch has an exciting opportunity as a Juvenile Court Specialist 1 position. This position is under the leadership of the Assistant Chief Juvenile Court Officer. The position is located in the new Polk County Justice Center office. Responsibilities: - Extensive data entry and word processing duties - Responds to visitors and answers the telephone - Follows appropriate processes for use of the Electronic Data Management System (EDMS) - Records and updates information in ICIS - Prepares or drafts correspondence or other related documents - Assists JCO in gathering information - Open, organize and distribute the mail Judicial Branch Position Number: D5 13078-013 Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited high school (or High School Equivalency) and two (2) years of successful completion of accredited post high school education in social work, sociology, psychology, criminology, education or related program. Two (2) years of experience working with at-risk youth required. At the discretion of the appointing authority additional years of experience may be substituted for the required post high school education. Or, the successful completion of additional years of education (i.e., Bachelor's Degree) may be substituted for years of experience on the basis that successful completion of thirty (30) semester hours or academic equivalent equals one year of professional experience. Education cannot substitute customer service experience. Possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. Agency State of Iowa Agency 444 Judicial Address Iowa Judicial Branch Building 1111 E Court Ave Des Moines, Iowa, 50319 Website http://www.iowacourts.gov/