Human Services Program Development Specialist - Extended Foster Care

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extended Foster Care Review (FCR) Specialist reports to the Permanency and Youth Services Manager, and is responsible for coordination/facilitation of the administrative review panel for young adults in extended foster care. In addition, this position ensures young adults in the extended foster care program have the support, services, and quality case management needed to successfully transition to adulthood. This position models the Youth Thrive culture and philosophy when working with young adults and Department of Child Safety (DCS) Specialists.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal, state and local programs and resources regarding area of assignment
Knowledge of Social services
Knowledge of Terminology of Arizona's child welfare system processes, including Youth Thrive Framework
Knowledge of DCS policies and procedures
Knowledge of Child welfare policies
Knowledge of General policies pertaining to investigating reports of abuse/neglect
Knowledge of Trauma informed practice
Knowledge of Group facilitation and conflict resolution
Knowledge of DCS related programs, program planning, group dynamics and evaluation process
Skills in Verbal and written communication
Skills in Interviewing and eliciting information
Skills in Organization and managing workload
Skills in Problem identification and solution
Skills in Decision making and conflict resolution
Skills in Facilitating and coordinating culturally diverse meetings
Skills in Interviewing
Skills in Evaluating and interpreting
Skills in Assessing safety and risk
Ability to Establish and maintain effective relationships with young adults, DCS Specialists, other programs, agencies and departments
Ability to Write and speak with clarity and effectiveness
Ability to Multi-task
Ability to Represent and make appropriate decisions for DCS when working as a liaison in regards to interactions with DCS Staff, other agency personnel, and community partners and providers
Ability to Analyze complex and detailed information
Ability to Prioritize work load
Ability to Make independent decisions
Ability to Collect, enter, and interpret data
Ability to Travel in-state
Ability to Work alternate hours, to include weekends and evenings at the discretion of the supervisor
Ability to Follow program policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and group processes
Requires the possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.
Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.11).
Employees may be required to use their own transportation as well as maintain valid motor vehicle insurance and current Arizona vehicle registration.
Must be able to secure and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card; must be able to secure and maintain clearance from DCS Central Registry.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in education, social work, psychology, counseling or other related fields will substitute for one year of experience

Responsibilities

Completes case reviews and meetings with young adults, young adult's supports, and DCS Specialists. Researches, analyzes, writes, updates, monitors, and coordinates information related to the review. Works on improvements and quality assurance processes for program.
Compiles programmatic and fiscal requirements for assigned areas of responsibility, including preparing programmatic reports, and developing/monitoring goals, outcomes and benchmarks.
Utilizes policies and procedures to support the program and improvement initiatives. Contributes and develops tools and practice guides that aid staff in the understanding and implementation of the program.
Facilitates and/or participates in program-related meetings, committees, and work groups with internal/external stakeholders on practice improvement initiatives. Provides technical assistance to field/external staff to support best practice in the field and promote program development within the agency.
Works collaboratively with federal and state evaluators for program, and serves as an advocate for the young adults and DCS Specialists in collaboration with outside stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.