CPA Specialist Lawrence or Topeka

Responsibilities

• Carry an average caseload of 20 active families
• Accept referral information regarding potential placements for children in care and match with foster families
• Conduct home visits and review documentation on foster children on a monthly basis
• Conduct home visits on assigned active respite families on a monthly basis
• Assist foster parents in accessing resources to meet foster child needs
• Ensure that foster parents attend trainings throughout the year for their annual relicensing requirements
• Complete initial licensing, renewal process, exceptions, and amendments as necessary
• Conduct family assessments at time of initial licensing and renewal
• Update Electronic Record System and openings list once weekly at a minimum or upon request
• Facilitate support meetings and other activities for foster families regularly
• Track DCF Notice of Survey Findings (NOSF) to ensure that corrective actions are completed
• Track MVR reports to ensure that corrective actions are completed
• Develop and track Compliance Action Plans (CAPs) and/or safety plans with foster families as required
• Assist in the process of recruiting new foster families
• Prepare monthly reports that document current strengths and needs of each child in assigned foster homes
• Provide crisis/on‑call services and 24‑hour, 7‑day support to assigned foster families
• Submit an incident report when appropriate
• Maintain good working relationships and facilitate communication with the foster family, foster child, and collateral agencies and staff
• Approve foster parent payment reports twice a month
• Conduct adoption home studies as needed
• Maintain regular contact with supervisor
• Require the ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Attend monthly CPA meetings and yearly Child Welfare staff development conference
• Participate in the annual foster family conference, summer appreciation events, and Christmas parties
• Conduct pre‑service training for prospective foster and adoptive families
• Complete pre‑service summary / recommendations and strengths / needs
• Job may require the employee to be able to regularly drive to various DCCCA locations and other business locations throughout the day, including early morning or evening hours

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a human services field
• Requires at least two years of child welfare and/or family services experience
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license, in‑force automobile liability insurance, and maintain a motor vehicle record (MVR) that meets organization’s insurability standard as defined by DCCCA policy. Availability of reliable transportation is required for this position

• Requires overall computer knowledge and proficiency with the following:
  • Computerized database programs
  • Spreadsheet programs
  • Word processing programs
• Requires the ability to efficiently operate office equipment such as:
  • Computerized e‑mail systems
  • Calculators, copiers, fax machines
  • Telephones and voicemail systems
• Effective listening, oral, and written communication skills, including face‑to‑face, on‑site, in‑person discussions. Exercises appropriate use of positive language.
• Regular and predictable on‑site attendance.
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft suite of products including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to efficiently operate other office equipment such as telephones, voicemail systems, copy and fax machines, and scanners.
• Adherence to DCCCA Values:
  • We provide education and services based on research and a dedicated commitment to improving lives.
  • We value the people and communities we serve by respecting their experiences and treating them with dignity and respect.
  • We encourage leadership at all levels by challenging existing conditions and finding innovative ways to grow and learn.
  • We deliver high quality services every day, holding ourselves accountable for our outcomes.

• Stand, walk, sit, climb, or balance
• Talk, hear, taste, or smell
• Reach with hands and arms
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Move, lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Work at a computer for extended periods of time, sitting or standing
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