Child Welfare Program Specialist

Job ID Number

R3359

Employment Type

Part time

Worksite Flexibility

Onsite

Job Summary

As the Child Welfare Program Specialist, you will be responsible for providing onsite coaching to caseworkers and supervisors through practice shadowing and feedback.

Job Description

We are looking for a Child Welfare Program Specialist to provide onsite coaching to caseworkers and supervisors through practice shadowing and feedback .

This position will be part-time contract and onsite with travel.

What You’ll Do

Assist County Children, Youth and Family Services with the development and implementation of the County CYF training program, formal practice coaching program and new employee on-boarding process

Provide Field-level coaching strategies includ ing individual coaching sessions with Caseworke rs ; group consultation ;

quality reviews of assessments, plan s , field work, and family staffing; participation in staff meetings ; and facilitating in-house trainings and workshops for staff

Facilitate team decision making processes to model the integration of the Consultation and Information Sharing Framework into processes

Develop and provide support for staff mentors

Aide employees with developing effective scheduling and work practices, completing quality case work and case documentation, and developing and impl ementing situational safety awareness and protocols

Be available as a resource and subject matter expert in program area s , providing technical guidance to staff

Meet with Caseworkers , Supervisors, and management level team members to establish goals and desired outcomes pertaining to skills, tools, and techniques staff members would like to utilize and improve upon

Provide one-on-one coaching to staff in field situations such as home visits, court proceedings, family meetings / staffing

Provide in-office coaching to staff focused on identifying , practicing, and enhancing technical skills he / she will use to engage children and families

Provide Caseworkers with access to one-on-one coaching, focused on improving critical thinking skills and developing risk statements

Help Supervisors develop their coaching skills so they can effectively coach staff members and plan for future coaching activities

Evaluate the training program and communicate recommendations to administrators for improvement

Perform other related duties and responsibilities, as required

What You'll Need

Required :

Bachelor's Degree in the field of Human Behavioral Science is required

Five years of professional Child Welfare Casework experience is required , including at least 2 years of experience as a casework supervisor, casework manager or program specialist

Master’s Degree in Social Worker may be substitute for 1 year of non-supervisor or non-management required experience

Proof of education and licensure, where applicable, are required

Strong written and verbal communication skills and techniques for report writing , correspondence, providing customer service, giving presentations, public speaking , directions, and feedback

Knowledge of adult education principles and the a bility to provide training to groups and provide one-on-one coaching for caseworkers, supervisors, and teams

Ability to prepare and deliver large group oral presentations

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Ability to coach and mentor individuals who may need support with emotional intelligence , conflict resolution , de-escalation technique and self-care strategies

Ability to establish , maintain, and foster positive, harmonious working relationships

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite products

Possess the ability to develop and present training materials

Pennsylvania Child Welfare Casework certification is required

Possession of a Pennsylvania Driver's License and proof of automotive insurance are required

Background Check : Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards

Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor