Role OverviewThe Program Specialist III provides professional level recommendation reports to the Juvenile Court Judges, maintains professional relationships with various child welfare stakeholders and the public, and facilitates citizen review boards which review the cases of children in out-of-home care.
What You Will Do
Prepare and schedule assigned cases, provide notice to interested parties, coordinate the exchange of information during each review, develop and distribute the recommendation report for the court and all interested parties, recruit potential board members, and develop professional relationships with case managers, board members, and other community service providers.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The selected candidate will have experience in child welfare issues, social work or volunteer management, and enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, court administration, social science or a related field
- Two years' experience in a related field
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
- Adeptness in performing multi tasks
- 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 Child Protective Services policies and procedures
Benefits
- 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
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