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Job Title:Family First Prevention Program Consultant (SHPC4)
Location: Statewide, WA - For a detailed view of DCYF's regional structure, Click Here.
Closes: Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Salary: $ 72,552 - $ 97,596 Annually
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We are looking for a Family First Prevention Program Consultant (Social and Health Program Consultant 4) to join our team to help support and protect children, youth, and families. Together we will work toward the common goal of eliminating child and youth outcome disparities based on race and ethnicity. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.
In 2018, the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) was signed into law. Family first focuses on creating new opportunities for states to receive federal reimbursements for services that aid in preventing children from entering foster care and improving the well-being of children already in the system. This position will be the content specialist in Family First Prevention case requirements and provide support to ensure we are meeting the requirements of the Act.
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The Opportunity:
The Family First Prevention Program Consultant is a critical lead role in the successful implementation of the FFPSA Prevention plan. This position is the designated lead for client eligibility for social services, training of staff who conduct client eligibility assessments, and monitoring of staff and staff processes in meeting state and federal policies and regulations. This position is the regional lead, for overseeing and managing the successful implementation of FFPSA program requirements in multiple programs across child welfare and for the other FFPSA candidacy groups which include candidates in Juvenile Rehabilitation and families receiving prevention services in early learning.
Some of what you'll do:
- Develop and implement statewide FFPSA policies, procedures, and training.
- Provide mentoring, feedback, and consultation on technical issues, concerns, and policies and procedures to staff who conduct assessment, service planning, and investigations in the community and licensed and/or certified settings.
- Advise staff on appropriate assessment and intervention techniques, community and departmental resources, and caseload management.
- Lead planning, development, and implementation of statewide and federally required programs.
- Prepare written and oral reports, documentation, and inter-/intra-agency communications regarding program areas.
- Assess/evaluate, monitor, make recommendations, and plan for family support services.
- Assist with developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the statewide DCYF Family First Prevention Services program.
- Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with other DCYF staff, other state agencies, tribes, stakeholders, and leadership.
- Develop and revise program-specific policies needed to implement statute, address required practice as determined through analysis of data, and support achievement of child welfare outcome goals.
- Conduct quality assurance and case reviews on Family First Prevention cases.
| Required Qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 3, or equivalent.
OR - Three (3) years of experience as a Social and Health Consultant 2, or equivalent.
OR - A Master's degree in social work, health or social science, public administration, or a related field.
- Four (4) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
OR - A Bachelor's degree in social work, health or social science, public administration, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of professional experience in planning, administering, developing, or delivering social, financial, health, or chemical dependency treatment services programs.
Note(s):
A degree in Social Work must be from an educational program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
Employees must successfully complete formal training courses sponsored by their division within one (1) year of their appointment.
Degree must be obtained from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or foreign equivalent verified by a NACES-approved organization at naces.org.
*Foreign Equivalency certification must be attached to the application for degrees obtained outside the U.S. Incomplete applications may be screened out of the recruitment process. *
|In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
- Previously demonstrated competency in strategic and operational planning, analytical thinking, interpreting complex data, and managing complex projects.
- Previous demonstrated applied knowledge of:
- Principals of quality assurance and continuous quality assurance.
- Consensus-building models and structure, negotiation, and facilitation techniques.
- Evidenced-based practices to achieve desired outcomes.
- Broad understanding of other DCYF programs.
- Importance of cross-system and administration coordination and communication.
- Social work theories and best practice standards in child protection and child welfare.
- State and federal statutes and WACs related to Child Welfare.
- Principles of coaching, mentoring, and change management.
- The connection between research, data, and practice.
- Federal Children and Family Services Review and Program Improvements Plans.
- Ability to assess and identify risks in child protection and child welfare practice.
How do I apply?
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile in order to be considered for this position:
- Current resume detailing experience and education.
- Cover Letter
Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) was created to be a comprehensive agency exclusively dedicated to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of children, youth, and families regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other socioeconomic factors. We believe our workforce should reflect the communities we serve and are actively searching for candidates that reflect that diversity.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
An unrestricted (other than corrective lenses) driver's license is required.
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Ant'juan D.R. (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at antjuan.ratliff@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627, or email support@neogov.com.
2024 - 00604
Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent
