Child Welfare Services Field Program Specialist

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Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
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Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

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Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia.The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.

Start your career in public service . The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS),Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking candidates for the position of Child Welfare Field Program Specialist. This position is in Eatonton ,
Putnam
County, Georgia.

What we offer.Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan: 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position(s).

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Job Description: 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.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an…