Child Welfare Services Field Program Specialist

Child Welfare Services Field Program Specialist

Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Under broad supervision, conducts research involving data collection and analysis, develops and implements policy and administers child welfare programs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Serves as job expert or organization resource in assigned areas.
• Collects and analyzes data related to performance indicators and resources.
• Conduct research, develops social programs, assesses, coordinates and develops awareness of existing services and ensures that duplication is avoided.
• Designs and publishes plans for assessing the needs of the programs and the implementation of the plans.
• Develops and delivers formal and informal training.
• Develops policies and procedures in accordance with laws and regulations related to primary programs.
• Develops social programs, social legislation, or proposals based on demographics, social and economic analysis and the evaluation of pilot projects.
• Identifies and assesses economic and social developments.
• Identifies, plans and implements the development and utilization of local resources.
• May serve as mentor to new supervisors and staff.
• Monitors compliance, evaluates effectiveness and recommends/implements improvements to existing policies.
• Monitors the programmatic and financial activities.
• Provides direction and support for the ongoing operation of specialized programs.
• Provides technical assistance/training to internal and external service providers, developing policy interpretation, contractual services and/or evaluating quality and management.

Core Competences:

• Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of the organization and with multiple teams.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND four (4) years of professional experience which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role.

Preferred Skills/

Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following education/skills/experience:

• Experience/Knowledge in all social service programs, specifically Foster Care and Placement of the Division of Family and Children Services.
• Experience with providing specialized support and consultation around cases that involves youth with high-level/complex needs.
• Two years (2) of supervisory experience with the Division of Family and Children Services, within CPS or FC programs.

Special Requirements:

• Must have reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, a valid state-issued driver's license, and an acceptable driving history record.