Child Welfare Field Program Lead

Family and Children Services, Division of; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

457 plan

Telework opportunities

Paid holidays

Job summary

Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) – Division of Family and Children Services in Brunswick, GA seeks a Child Welfare Field Program Specialist to support policy development and program administration for family services. The role emphasizes data collection, training, and cross-team collaboration to strengthen Georgia's vulnerable children and families.

Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of professional experience with at least one year in a supervisory role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of professional experience including one year in a lead worker or supervisory role.
• Experience with all social service programs, specifically Foster Care and Placement, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Collects and analyzes data related to performance indicators and resources.
• Develops and delivers formal and informal training.
• Develops policies and procedures per laws and regulations for primary programs.
• Monitors compliance, evaluates effectiveness and recommends improvements to policies.
• Provides technical assistance and training to internal and external service providers.

Skills

Social services knowledge

Foster care & placement

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) – Division of Family and Children Services in Brunswick, GA seeks a Child Welfare Field Program Specialist to support policy development and program administration for family services. The role emphasizes data collection, training, and cross-team collaboration to strengthen Georgia's vulnerable children and families.

Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of professional experience with at least one year in a supervisory role.