Job 2994 Program Specialist III

State of Arizona; Tucson (AZ); Hybride; USD 46 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation & sick leave

10 paid holidays

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life and long-term disability

Résumé du poste

State of Arizona’s Foster Care Review Board seeks a Program Specialist III to prepare and schedule cases, coordinate information exchange, and draft recommendations for Juvenile Court Judges. The role involves engaging with case managers, board members, and community partners to improve outcomes for children in out-of-home care.

The position may offer hybrid-telework after three months, with eligibility for PSLF and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, court administration, social science or related field and two years’ related experience.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills; adept at multitasking.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, schedule and notice assigned cases; coordinate information exchange during reviews.
• Develop, prepare and distribute recommendation reports for court and stakeholders.
• Recruit potential board members and build relationships with case managers and community providers.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Outils

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Description du poste

JOB TITLE:

Program Specialist III – Foster Care Review Board

JOB #:

2994

DIVISION:

Dependent Children’s Services - Tucson

HIRING SALARY:

$51,514.00 annualized ($24.77 hourly)

CLOSING DATE:

All positions are open until filled.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:

This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:

If you are interested in improving the lives of children, have experience in child welfare issues, social work or volunteer management and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, the Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) Program can provide that opportunity. The FCRB Program Specialist provides professional level recommendation reports to the Juvenile Court Judges, as well as maintains professional relationships with various child welfare stakeholders and the public.
The selected candidate will facilitate citizen review boards which review the cases of children in out-of-home care. This position is responsible to prepare, and schedule assigned cases; provide notice to interested parties; coordinate the exchange of information during each review, develop, prepare and distribute the recommendation report for the court and all interested parties; recruit potential board members; develop professional relationships with case managers, board members and other community service providers; State Board and community outreach / recruitment duties as assigned.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule once the employee has completed three (3) months of employment and has sufficiently proved their ability to perform assigned tasks.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in public administration, court administration, social science or a related field and two years’ experience in a related field, or equivalent. Other requirements include superior verbal and written communication skills and adeptness in performing multi tasks are essential; knowledge of the Arizona laws, policies and procedures pertaining to foster care and the operation of the Foster Care Review Boards; knowledge of the Arizona Department of Child Protective Services policies and procedures. Occasional statewide overnight travel may be required.

Travel level: up to 10%.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include computer testing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, proofreading, typing, etc.) and first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, non-exempt position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Court offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may
  terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

RETIREMENT:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer