Child Welfare Field Program Specialist — Remote Options

State of Georgia; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique training opportunities

401(k) plan

457 plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long/short-term care

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Telework opportunities

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services, seeks a Child Welfare Field Program Specialist in Appling, Georgia. The role focuses on supervising and supporting field programs, analyzing performance data, and developing social services initiatives to protect vulnerable children and strengthen families.

We offer a generous benefits package, retirement plans, holidays, leave, health coverage, and telework opportunities depending on the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience including one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role.
• Experience/Knowledge in all social service programs, specifically Foster Care and Placement of the Division of Family and Children Services.
• Two years (2) of supervisory experience with the Division of Family and Children Services, within CPS or FC programs.

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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Family and Children Services, seeks a Child Welfare Field Program Specialist in Appling, Georgia. The role focuses on supervising and supporting field programs, analyzing performance data, and developing social services initiatives to protect vulnerable children and strengthen families.

We offer a generous benefits package, retirement plans, holidays, leave, health coverage, and telework opportunities depending on the position.