Out of County/ICPC Specialist

PARTNERSHIP FOR STRONG FAMILIES INC•Trenton, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Out-of-County Specialist is responsible for serving as the agency primary point of contact for out-of-county requests for home studies and supervision. The position is responsible for the coordination, tracking, reporting, and oversight of Out of County Services (OCS) for Partnership. This position reports to the Kinship Program Manager. The role also involves coordinating the Inter-State Compact for Placement of Children (ICPC) program for Partnership for Strong Families, ensuring compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and reporting requirements. This includes maintaining all files and required data related to ICPC and entering ICPC documents into the Department of Children and Families Interstate Compact System (ICS). The specialist will also participate in the quality improvement process and display understanding of, and sensitivity to, service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics. Other related job duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent
Three (3) years of relevant experience in the child welfare field or related social service field
Certification as a Child Welfare Case Manager
Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license to operate the motor vehicle operated.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures all OCS requests have the required documentation as outlined in Statutes and/or policy.
Reviews all OCS requests for accuracy.
Assists and provides Technical Assistance and/or assist in provision of training to Case Management Agencies regarding the completion of OCS.
Collects and tracks data regarding the timeliness of compliance with incoming and/or outgoing request.
Assures accurate documentation of services provided; submits reports as required.
Tracks relevant data in the P-kids and FSFN systems.
Acts quickly to solve problems and to get things done.
Ensures incoming requests are assigned to the appropriate case management agencies and assignment is timely.
Provides support to case management agencies and external agencies around OCS issues.
Handles all inquiries related to OCS issues.
Acts as PSF’s representative in statewide OCS meetings, and as PSF’s point of contact for all OSC requests and questions.
Acts as liaison between PSF and other CBCs on OCS issues, provides support to case management staff around OCS issues.
Understands and appreciates different views, expertise, and experience of others; understands the perspectives and limitations of other individuals and systems.
Understands and reflects upon own values, cultural/personal style, familial background and how each may impact others.
Fits pieces of information into a coherent whole and provides backup to departments as needed and/or assists with special projects.
Participate in the quality improvement process.
Coordinate the Inter-State Compact for Placement of Children (ICPC) program for Partnership for Strong Families, ensuring compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Maintain all files and required data related to Inter-State Compact for Placement of Children.
Enter incoming & outgoing Inter-State Compact for Placement of Children documents in the Department of Children and Families Interstate Compact System (ICS).
Participates in the quality improvement process.
Displays understanding of, and sensitivity to, service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Performs other related job duties as assigned.