Adoption & Permanency Services Administrator

Family and Children Services, Division of; North Carolina; On-site; USD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Training opportunities

Retirement plan (401k/457)

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Telework opportunities

Job summary

Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services seeks a Child Welfare Services Administrator to lead adoption and permanency efforts, supervise staff, and partner with regional teams to improve outcomes for children awaiting adoption.

Responsibilities include coordinating with county leaders, recruiting placement options, and ensuring timely permanency goals while addressing barriers and working with community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university and two years of supervisory experience.
• Two years of experience at the lower level Child Welfare Svc Case Mgr Spv (SSP073) or equivalent.
• Preferred: extensive knowledge of Adoption operations, processes and policies.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Adoption and permanency operations and supervise Adoption Supervisors, Case Managers, and Social Services Technicians.
• Collaborate with county and regional leadership to increase support networks for children eligible for adoption.
• Recruit placement options and coordinate with providers to support adoptions in Region 13.
• Address barriers impeding finalization and respond to inquiries regarding timely approval or denial of a family.
• Ensure timely permanency goals and coordinate with regional and state adoption teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services seeks a Child Welfare Services Administrator to lead adoption and permanency efforts, supervise staff, and partner with regional teams to improve outcomes for children awaiting adoption.

Responsibilities include coordinating with county leaders, recruiting placement options, and ensuring timely permanency goals while addressing barriers and working with community partners.