State: NV

 

Agency Name: National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

City: Reno

 

Job Title: Policy Analyst

 

Job Type: Full Time Position

 

 Are inquiries about this job allowed? Yes: Katy Yetter 775 327 5326


Job Description:

A position of Policy Analyst III is currently available in the Family Violence Department (FVD), Reno office. The Policy Analyst will have previous experience in domestic violence, child protection, custody, or related fields.
Requirements for the position include a degree from an accredited four-year college or university and at least three of experience in domestic violence service provision, child protection, social justice, systems advocacy, or a related field. Applicants must have a demonstrated understanding of policy development process; program development skills; exceptional written and oral communication skills; and the ability to work cooperatively across the FVD’s multiple efforts with staff, partner organizations, domestic violence advocacy groups, the judiciary, and FVD advisory committees and groups.
The position has a strong emphasis on critical thinking; analytical ability; designing and coordinating meetings and projects; grant and report writing; and in-depth technical assistance and training provision. Applicants must have strong organizational skills with both a broad vision and attention to detail, comprehensive computer skills, and have a willingness and ability to travel nationwide. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

 Job Requirements:

Position Summary
Under the supervision of professional personnel, evaluates current legal and social aspects of issues in relation to domestic violence, custody, child abuse, and other aspects of juvenile and family law. Heavy emphasis on research, writing, analysis of data and various information, and designing and giving presentations in an adult education setting.
Position Requirements
Undergraduate degree from an accredited university and at least four years of experience in a child welfare, domestic violence, or juvenile/family law-related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to work independently, and initiate, organize, and follow tasks through to completion. Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills required. Demonstrated ability in professional issues related to domestic violence, child welfare, juvenile/family law, or juvenile justice. Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written format regarding public policy, legal and social aspects of specialized areas of interest in child welfare, juvenile/family law, or juvenile justice. Demonstrated skill with principles of adult education. Skill in presenting information or materials in an adult education setting. May require supervision of subordinate personnel. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, members of the organization, and the general public.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: collection and analyses of data from various sources; timely and accurate production of reports and related materials; delivery of instruction in adult training seminars on topics of expertise; timely and accurate responses to requests for information from staff, professionals in the field, and the general public.
Working Environment
Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. may be required. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required. Travel, both in and out of state, may be required.
This position is not limited to those duties listed in the job description. Duties and responsibilities may be changed, expanded, reduced, or deleted to meet the business needs of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges.


 

How to apply:

FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, applicants must submit the following documents by email or U.S. postal mail by 5:00 p.m., April 5, 2010:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• National Council Application (available at www.ncjfcj.org)

National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
Attn: Lauri Jones, Human Resource Generalist P.O. Box 8970 Reno, NV 89507
Email: employment@ncjfcj.org


 Salary Range:  $41,000 – $56,375 per annum, DOE

 

Application Deadline: 04/05/10

 

 

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