Social Services Program Consultant 3 (South Regional Adoption Coordinator)

Human Services, Department of•Atlanta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS), is seeking candidates for the position of Regional Adoption Coordinator for the Adoption Unit. This position will serve the South District Regions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12. The position requires travel throughout assigned counties. Mileage and overnight stay reimbursement are provided for work-related travel. Mileage reimbursement is not provided for travel from a residence to work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional job-related experience which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Consultant 2 (SSP041) or position equivalent.
Proven experience working effectively with diverse populations in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and contribute positively to team goals.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Excellent time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, maintain thorough documentation, and ensure timely and accurate data entry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong skills in Excel required.

Responsibilities

Facilitate clear and consistent communication at both case-specific and policy/procedural levels within the unit and broader agency.
Offer case consultation and technical assistance while interpreting relevant policies, rules, and regulations under limited supervision.
Design and facilitate training sessions for county and regional DFCS staff, identifying areas needing additional support or professional development.
Conduct case reviews and staffing for adoption goal cases, providing comprehensive written and verbal feedback to counties and regional offices.
Identify and work to eliminate obstacles that delay timely adoption outcomes for children in care.
Collaborate with public and private partners to expand recruitment opportunities for foster and adoptive families.
Act as a key point of contact for regional and county DFCS leadership, social services supervisors, and state-level adoption consultants.
Ensure accurate SHINES data entry for AFCARS reporting and provides technical assistance related to system use.
Provide oversight, consultation, and support for adoption cases involving the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC).
Track and ensure timely completion of Child Life Histories, “It’s My Turn Now GA” registrations, and Adoption Consideration Evaluations within SHINES.
Coordinate and implement targeted recruitment strategies for children awaiting adoptive placements.
Monitor case progress and permanency timelines to ensure children with a goal of adoption are progressing toward finalization.
Partners with county and regional staff proactively identify delays or barriers in the permanency process and develop action plans to resolve them.
Track permanency benchmarks and ensure compliance with federal and state permanency timeframes and guidelines.
Promote a sense of urgency around achieving permanency for children, minimizing disruptions and preventing placement drift.
Collaborate with legal partners to help expedite the TPR (Termination of Parental Rights) and adoption finalization process when appropriate.
Identify and actively work to eliminate systemic or case-level obstacles that delay timely permanency.
Carry out other professional responsibilities as required to support the agency's adoption initiatives.