Job 2994 Program Specialist III

Arizona Department of Administration • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) Program Specialist provides professional recommendation reports to Juvenile Court Judges and maintains professional relationships with child welfare stakeholders and the public. The selected candidate facilitates citizen review boards that review cases of children in out-of-home care.

The position prepares and schedules assigned cases, provides notice to interested parties, coordinates information exchange during each review, and develops, prepares, and distributes recommendation reports to the court and interested parties. It also recruits potential board members and builds professional relationships with case managers, board members, and other community service providers. State Board and community outreach and recruitment duties may be assigned.

The position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule after three months of employment, once the employee has demonstrated the ability to perform assigned tasks. Occasional statewide overnight travel may be required, with travel up to 10%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, court administration, social science, or a related field and two years of experience in a related field, or equivalent.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks adeptly.
• Knowledge of Arizona laws, policies, and procedures pertaining to foster care and the operation of Foster Care Review Boards.
• Knowledge of Arizona Department of Child Protective Services policies and procedures.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Occasional statewide overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate citizen review boards that review cases of children in out-of-home care.
• Prepare and schedule assigned cases.
• Provide notice to interested parties.
• Coordinate the exchange of information during each review.
• Develop, prepare, and distribute recommendation reports to the court and interested parties.
• Recruit potential board members.
• Develop professional relationships with case managers, board members, and other community service providers.
• Perform State Board and community outreach and recruitment duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.
• Employee referral incentive payment of $1,000, subject to conditions.
• Potential hybrid-telework schedule after three months of employment and demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level