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MyFlorida ADOPTIONS SPECIALIST - 60074733 in JACKSONVILLE, Florida
ADOPTIONS SPECIALIST - 60074733
Date: May 31, 2024
Location:
JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32211
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Requisition No: 830446
Agency: Children and Families
Working Title: ADOPTIONS SPECIALIST - 60074733
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 60074733
Salary: $40,255.81 TO $58,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2024
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NER ADOPTION SPECIALIST
Jacksonville - Robert's Building
Anticipated Vacancy
This is a highly responsible, advanced professional position requiring extensive knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse and neglect and the laws, rules and applicable policies that guide practice. In addition, extensive knowledge of adoption laws and processes along with work experience with child welfare programs and adoption cases is required.
Specific duties and responsibilities of the position include:
• Review and analyze adoption case files, investigative files, background screening information, levels of licensure and program data to determine compliance with laws, rules, policies, and procedures and to assess the quality of services provided to children and their families. Complete written reports documenting reviews and analysis.
• Prepare for and attend appeal hearings and provide technical assistance and/or training as needed to region staff.
• Conduct timely analysis of cases and reports contained in the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) and other departmental information systems to assess performance, identify potential problem areas, and take appropriate follow-up action to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, rules, policies, and department mandates.
• Conduct adoption competency training for region staff and Community Based Care Agencies (CBCs).
• Provide adoption technical assistance to region staff and Community Based Care (CBCs).
• Participate in Adoption Review Committee staffing’s and provide follow-up report summaries as required by statute, rule, and policy.
• Oversee the process for terminations of extended foster care youth.
• Serve as the Region's Family Safety Program representative on the Fee Waiver Committee and participate in staffing’s.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge in Florida's Practice Methodology.
• Experience in Florida’s official electronic system of record, Florida Safe Family Network (FSFN). Knowledge of CCWIS. Experience in Microsoft Office with the child welfare system, excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills relative to diverse populations in academic, public health, and community settings.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.
• Analytical, decision making, and organizational skills.
Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree
Current/Active Child Protection Certification from the FCB
Minimum 5 years of child welfare experience - 3 years of which must be in child protective investigations.
Must maintain an active/valid driver license.
Must be able and willing to travel throughout the Region as required.
Must be a subject matter expert in Florida's Child Welfare Safety Practice framework/model.
Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Must have documented training experience.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville