Children’s Justice Act Coordinator     

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES ADVERTISEMENT

ROLE TITLE: Program Administration Specialist II      

Working Title: Children’s Justice Act Coordinator      

Pay Band:  5    

Position #: CJS00139  

The Department of Criminal Justice Services is seeking a collaborative and innovative team player to serve as a full-time Children’s Justice Act (CJA) Coordinator in Richmond, Virginia. This position provides oversight and direction for the implementation of the Children’s Justice Act program in Virginia, which is dedicated to improving the investigation, prosecution, and judicial and administrative handling of child abuse. Public service offers the opportunity to do important rewarding work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you want to be part of an agency that cares about our constituents, rigorously advocates and promotes opportunities for all Virginians, we’d love to have you join us. 

What you will do:

• Provide technical assistance to localities to improve multidisciplinary investigation and prosecution of child abuse;
• Initiate and participate on state and local levels in the coordination among stakeholders to improve the system response to child abuse
• Work with other state and federal agencies on initiatives that improve the systemic response to suspected victims of child abuse and neglect
• Analyze policy affecting children who have been abused in Virginia;
• Provide support and coordination to child abuse multidisciplinary teams; and
• Monitor grants awarded for initiatives in which the child is the primary victim.

What the ideal candidate must possess:

• Professional experience working with the child welfare system, court system, and/or law enforcement investigations of child abuse.
• Demonstrated ability to research topics, and, drawing from existing research, evaluations, meetings, and legislation, determine policy implications.
• Ability to think strategically and cross culturally, and independently implement new initiatives and projects.
• Professional experience with grants, including grant development and reporting activities.
• Demonstrated ability to staff and facilitate committee meetings.
• Demonstrated ability to develop training plans and coordinate training opportunities for diverse audiences.
• Ability to articulate, both orally and in written form, clear and concise program objectives and goals and summarize achievements of programs in reports and other documents as requested.
• Documented experience working as an active, contributing team member, as well as an independent and self-motivated employee.
• Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines, handle multiple assignments, changing priorities, and ensure timeliness and quality of completed assignments.
• Possess strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email, internet, and utilizing spreadsheets and presentation applications.

Additional Considerations:

• Considerable knowledge of the juvenile court process.     
• Demonstrated ability to analyze legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver presentations to diverse groups.
• Considerable knowledge of federal grants and their governing regulations.
• Professional experience with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs).

Interview candidates may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of work. The candidate selected for the position must successfully complete a criminal background investigation and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.  The individual may also be responsible for submitting an annual Statement of Personal Economic Interest.  In addition, the selected candidate who begins original employment or re-employment in this position must serve a 12-month probationary period effective from the date of employment. The starting salary range is $75,000 to $85,000 plus the state’s benefits package. 

Applications for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home.  All applications should be submitted by 11:55 pm on October 14, 2025.  The recruitment for this position has been extended from its original close date of October 6, 2025. The application and supplemental questions must be completed in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the position. Fax, email, or mail applications will not be accepted. Résumés and cover letters may be attached to the online application. 

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at (804) 225-4399 to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply. The Department also encourages and invites veterans to apply.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to your account at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home for the status of your application and this position.