Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR)

ICF • Reston, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking experienced CFSR Reviewers to join a team of child welfare professionals to support the Children’s Bureau by conducting onsite reviews in states. CFSR Reviewers will apply the Onsite Review Instrument (OSRI) to conduct child welfare case reviews and interview case participants. Position availability is dependent upon contract award to ICF; qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for consideration by filling out an application. The position requires travel for week-long onsite reviews. Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. About ICF ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, public administration, counseling, or a closely related field
• Work history in CFSR-related child welfare programs, including work experience in a federal, state, or local public child welfare program
• Minimum of 5 years’ direct field experience and/or supervisory, administrative, or management experience in a public or private child welfare agency
• Ability to travel for week-long onsite reviews
• 5 years of assessment skills, including the ability to: (1) gather information from interviews and documents; (2) pursue the collection of information from various sources; (3) take notes and compile information obtained from multiple sources; and (4) make professional judgments based on the information collected during the reviews

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in social work, human services, counseling, public administration, or a closely related field
• Supervisory, administrative, and/or management experience in a public (federal, state, or local) or private child welfare agency; or at least 2 years of direct experience working for a state Court Improvement Project or juvenile or family court dealing with child welfare cases.
• Participation in a CFSR on a state team; experience in quality assurance or performance reviews of child welfare services
• Experience applying the Onsite Review Instrument and Instructions
• CFSR process, PIP development and/or implementation, or similar Continuous Quality Improvement or Quality Assurance processes at the federal, state, or local level
• Experience working in a federal contracting environment

Responsibilities

• Assisting CB in conducting a CFSR by:
• Working alone or with a state reviewer: reviewing case records, interviewing involved parties, and completing the OSRI
• Using professional judgement to make case rating decisions based on CFSR instructions and regulations
• Participating in group meetings during the onsite review as required
• Assisting in compiling a summary of the team’s findings during the onsite review

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees