Program Specialist III

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation pay and sick leave

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional short-term disability insurance

Job summary

The State of Arizona is seeking a Program Specialist III for the Foster Care Review Board. This role involves facilitating citizen review boards reviewing cases of children in out-of-home care, preparing and scheduling cases, and writing recommendation reports for the Court.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating board meetings and community outreach, alongside developing training for volunteers. A bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are required, with strong organizational skills and knowledge of Arizona’s foster care laws preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a related field or equivalent.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of professionals.
• Experience with project management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate citizen review boards for children in foster care.
• Prepare and schedule assigned cases and recommendation reports.
• Recruit and onboard potential board members.

Skills

Knowledge of Arizona laws and policies related to foster care

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Group facilitation techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, court administration, social science, or related field

Job description

The Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) Program Specialist III facilitates citizen review boards that review cases of children placed in out-of-home care. This position is responsible for preparing and scheduling assigned cases; providing notice to interested parties; facilitating the exchange of information during each review; writing the professional level recommendation reports for the Court and all interested parties; recruiting potential board members and assisting with their onboarding and coaching. This position will also attend State Board meetings and assist with community outreach and recruitment duties as needed.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining data within the database system, facilitating four to six board meetings per month, schedule assigned cases, coordinate the exchange of information during each case review prepare and distribute the finalized recommendation reports to the court and all interested parties, take statements, and assist supervisors, and program manager with the successful completion of State Board goals. This position will also educate the general public and community group of the purposes and operations of the Foster Care Review Board. As well as develop and implement training for FCRB volunteers and FCRB staff.

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.

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts 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. The Court 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.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, court administration, social science, or a related field, and two years of experience in a related field, or equivalent. The successful candidate will have knowledge of Arizona laws, policies and procedures pertaining to foster care and the operation of the Foster Care Review Boards, knowledge of the Arizona Department of Economic Security/ Department of Child Safety policies and procedures, as well as group dynamics and group facilitation techniques. This position requires the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of professional and lay people associated with the justice system and foster care, lead projects and implement project management techniques, multitask various duties, special assignments, and last-minute changes, and professionally facilitate a board. Additionally, this position requires excellent written and verbal communication, extensive attention to detail, and must be highly organized.