Program Consultant II

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy: 222694 Job Posting closes: Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Agency Information:

Kansas Department of Corrections

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About the Position: Program Consultant II (Juvenile Services), 222694 Location of the position will be determined based upon the successful candidates.

Who can apply: Applicants who meet the minimum requirements Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified Service Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Work Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

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Starting Salary: $46,550.40/Annual ($22.38/Hr.)*

• Offered salary will be determined by experience, qualifications, and skill set that the candidate brings to the position. Though this position is unclassified, the posted starting salary is equivalent to classified Pay Grade 28, step 6. Please contact Recruitment Coordinator for further details.

Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for delivering training programs statewide to Juvenile Justice System stakeholders which includes but is not limited to: Intermediate Intervention Programs, Juvenile Intake and Assessment, Community Supervision Agencies, etc. Training programs are designed around skill development in evidence based practices and cognitive behavioral approaches in juvenile justice. This includes training, certifying, consulting, auditing, and monitoring of such programs in their design, implementation, and operation. This position is also responsible for providing technical assistance to an assigned region in the state, this technical assistance can be on a variety of juvenile justice topics including: grant applications, agency goals, intensive supervision probation, etc.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• This position will travel extensively throughout the State (up to multiple days per week) and will be exposed to the standard weather elements associated with traveling. Some overnight stays and work outside of regularly scheduled hours will be required.
• Training: Incumbent will serve as one(1) of four (4) Community Based Services Juvenile Regional Contacts and will coordinate the development, scheduling, and delivery of training curriculum(s) to KDOC stakeholders with emphasis placed on training to be delivered under Senate Bill 367; Case Planning, Principles of Effective Intervention, Graduated Responses, and other evidenced practices. Training will be delivered to a wide variety of stakeholders to include but not be limited to: Community Supervision Agency staff, Juvenile Intake and Assessment, Intermediate Intervention Programs, Residential Providers, Juvenile Correctional Facility staff, Juvenile Corrections Advisory Boards, Judges, Attorneys, Law Enforcement, etc. Will be responsible for the development of necessary training materials, lesson plans, training aids, and exercises that promote adult learning. In consultation and conjunction with their supervisor will update curriculum, and lesson plans as new research and information becomes available.
• Technical Assistance: This includes answering emails and phone calls from your assigned region for a variety of questions. Helping districts problem solve for specific issues in the area, working with directors on creating goals every year for their case plan for KDOC, liaising between local community supervision agencies and KDOC, and other various intensive supervision probation questions.
• Grant feedback: This is provided during assigned months of the year when the local community supervision agencies are responsible for submitting their yearly grants. Feedback is provided quarterly on agency goals that are provided to KDOC from local community supervision agencies written on an individualized case plan.
• Special assignments: This can include new initiatives that are being implemented by KDOC on a statewide level. This will include collaboration with outside agencies to help the initiative be successful in Kansas.
• Quality Assurance: Conducts agency reviews of local community supervision agencies. Will conduct fidelity monitoring of staff to ensure responsibilities are met as outlined in Senate Bill 367. Development and maintenance of master list of trainings, tracking of training completion, and remaining staff to be trained. Gathers data to aid in evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and curriculum.
• Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

One year of experience in planning, implementing and monitoring activities relevant to the agency’s programs. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or another human service field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state juvenile and criminal justice legislation; as well as agency regulations and standards, provider standards, family and community oriented evidence based programs for offender populations, evidence based programs including communication, behavior management, best practices for supervision, risk/need assessments, cognitive behavior theories/tools, social learning theories, and treatment of offenders.
• Experience and proficiency in the design and development of training curriculum.
• Experience and proficiency as a trainer, teacher or presenter.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advance ability and proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout the state as needed.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history records check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment urinalysis (UA) drug screening.

Recruiter Contact Information Name: Alyssa Cabello Human Resources - Recruitment Manager Email: Alyssa.Cabello@ks.gov

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