Social Svcs Prgm Consul 2 (Adoption Recruitment Specialist) 00173271

Salary: $39,970.99 - $52,335.11 Annually
Location : GA 30334, GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-62116
Division/Office: DFCS - Division of Family and Child Services
Unit: Wednesday Child/Freddie Mac
Opening Date: 01/09/2024
Closing Date: 1/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Max Number of Applicants: 250
Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia. The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Georgia's most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Georgia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Georgia's vulnerable children and adults.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Start your career in public service. Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is seeking application for the Adoption Recruitment Specialist. This position reports to the Adoption Exchange Program Manager.
JOIN OUR TEAM!!!
Job Description
Pay Grade: J
Under general supervision, conducts research involving data collection and analysis, develops and implements policy, and administers social services programs.
Role and Responsibilities

• Receiving referrals for children to be featured on Wednesday's Child, Grant Me Hope, and Georgia Kids Belong.
• Collaborating with the Adoption Exchange Consultant to ensure that the referred child/youth is eligible for filming and video shoots.
• Collaborating with Fox 5 to determine the location and/or activity that will provide the child/youth being filmed for Wednesday's Child with the best experience based on the child's interests and aspirations for the future.
• Collaborating with Grant Me Hope and Georgia Kids Belong to determine the location, schedule, and activity for video shoots.
• Building and sustaining strong working partnerships with local organizations, companies, and vendors to support the Division's recruitment efforts.
• Ensuring that each child/youth being filmed is prepared (grooming, comfortable, etc.).
• Responding to inquiries regarding children/youth featured on media outlets.
• Updating the status of children/youth featured on the various website of the above named programs.
• Monitoring results of youth featured on various media outlets to be able to highlight success stories.
• Coordinating the annual Wednesday's Child celebration.
• Participating in Statewide Adoption Match Meetings and Adoption Parties as needed.
• Complying with all budget reporting policies regarding travel, project purchases, etc.
• Maintaining an up-to-date and accurate budget.
• Contract oversight of the Wendy's Wonderful Kids Program to include referrals for children appropriate for the program, working with vendor on meeting deliverables, tracking results, etc.
• Serves as a back-up for RAC and Adoption Exchange Duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two (2) years of related experience.

OR

• Five (5) years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all of the following skills/experience

• Master's Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience working with children and youth in care.

OR

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and four years (4) of experience working with children and youth in care.

• Passion, energy, and enthusiasm for creating permanency for children/youth in foster care.
• Strong networking and public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive working relationships.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Georgia Department Human Services
Employment InformationCurrent State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DHS-HR@dhs.ga.gov.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
In addition to a competitive salary, DHS offers a generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health and child care spending account. Visit for more information.
Insurance
Health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, healthcare and childcare spending accounts, and life insurance plans are available.
Health Benefits: 1-800-610-1863
Flexible Benefits: 1-877-342-7339
Retirement
State employees participate in the Employee's Retirement System. Contributions are based on a percentage of salary and service date entry
Employee Retirement System: 1-800-805-4609
Deferred Compensation
Tax shelter plans are available that enable employees to provide for greater retirement security. Fund programs are available in both 457(k) and 401(k) plans.
Peach State Reserves: 1-877-342-7339
Credit Union
Employees are eligible to become members of the and
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