Job 2994 Program Specialist III
About The Position
The Program Specialist III supports the Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) Program by facilitating citizen review boards that review cases of children in out-of-home care. The role prepares professional recommendation reports for Juvenile Court Judges and maintains professional relationships with child welfare stakeholders and the public. The position prepares and schedules assigned cases, provides notice to interested parties, coordinates the exchange of information during reviews, and develops, prepares, and distributes recommendation reports to the court and interested parties. It also recruits potential board members and conducts State Board and community outreach and recruitment duties as assigned. The position may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule after three months of employment, provided 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.
- Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Occasional statewide overnight travel may be required; travel level is up to 10%.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate citizen review boards reviewing cases of children in out-of-home care.
- Prepare and schedule assigned cases and 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
- Optional deferred compensation plans
- Optional supplemental life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program-qualified employer
- Employee referral incentive payment of $1,000, subject to conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
