Child Welfare Services Field Program Specialist (Permanency)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Appling, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults. Start your career in public service. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Field Program Specialist. This position is in Appling, Columbia County, Georgia.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of professional experience which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role.
Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver’s license, and an acceptable driving history record.
Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple teams.
Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience/Knowledge in all social service programs, specifically Foster Care and Placement of the Division of Family and Children Services.
Experience with providing specialized support and consultation around cases that involves youth with high-level/complex needs.
Two years (2) of supervisory experience with the Division of Family and Children Services, within CPS or FC programs.

Responsibilities

Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
Collects and analyzes data related to performance indicators and resources.
Conduct research, develops social programs, assesses, coordinates and develops awareness of existing services and ensures that duplication is avoided.
Designs and publishes plans for assessing the needs of the programs and the implementation of the plans.
Develops and delivers formal and informal training.
Develops policies and procedures in accordance with laws and regulations related to primary programs.
Develops social programs, social legislation, or proposals based on demographics, social and economic analysis and the evaluation of pilot projects.
Identifies and assesses economic and social developments.
Identifies, plans and implements the development and utilization of local resources.
May serve as mentor to new supervisors and staff.
Monitors compliance, evaluates effectiveness and recommends/implements improvements to existing policies.
Monitors the programmatic and financial activities.
Provides direction and support for the ongoing operation of specialized programs.
Provides technical assistance/training to internal and external service providers, developing policy interpretation, contractual services and/or evaluating quality and management.
Provide consultation on Placement Policy and Practice.
Assist with Permanency Roundtables and Cold Cases.
Review and Staff Cases with Counties.
Identify Regional trends and coordinate with CQI for Continuous Quality Improvement.
Engage in Regional Special Initiatives including Regional Leads of: Hoteling Project, NYTD, Credit Reporting Project, Head Start/Early Learning
Provides direct case consultation to county office staff on complex or difficult cases as well as works on high priority cases.
Performs other professional responsibilities as assigned.