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Social Program Specialist

Social Program Specialist (2268-12)
Deadline to Apply: 
July 20, 2020
Work Location:
Hamilton County Job and Family Services
222 East Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Work Hours:  
80 Hours Bi-Weekly
Starting Salary: 
$18.17 an hour
NOTE: Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Job and Family Services are subject to background screening in accordance with the document: Inventory of Criminal Offenses Ruling Out Consideration for Hire. Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with HCJFS.
Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification): 
·         Undergraduate degree in social or behavioral science plus 12 months DHS experience 
·        Or undergraduate degree in non-related field plus 18 months DHS experience
·        Or associates degree plus 24 months DHS experience
·        Or equivalent
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (*Indicates developed after employment)
Knowledge of: social or behavioral science (e.g., child and family community services, social work, sociology, psychology, criminology, penology, rehabilitation), agency, state and/or federal statutes, rules, regulations and procedures governing delivery of social programs specific to area of employment*; available community resources specific to area of employment*; social services policy and program planning and analysis; public relations; effective oral communication*; interviewing; employee and/or program participates and/or program recipients training.
Ability to: define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; proofread technical materials, recognize errors and make corrections; gather, collate and classify data; establish good rapport with program participants and/or program recipients; prepare and deliver speeches before specialized audiences; prepare and maintain meaningful, concise and accurate reports; learn and use a variety of computer & software systems (spreadsheets, databases, etc.) in the execution of the job.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None
Job Duties (Summary):
· Manages specialized Children’s Services programs and projects; specialized data entry in SACWIS and Children’s Services record review and maintenance, as applicable.  Manages Adoption and Foster Care Inquiries; records adoption inquiries in SACWIS; conducts timely follow up on inquiries. Secures and distributes redacted child profiles for the preliminary agenda and review /verify corresponding homestudies. 
·   Plans a minimum of four adoption recruitment and readiness events a year, including the selection of sites and activities, as well as the recruitment of agency employees to assist with the event. All expenses for such events must be procured after obtaining three bids per agency protocol. Works closely with the Recruitment Manager on strategy for the events. Also plans and executes the annual holiday party for young people in the agency’s permanent custody, including the solicitation of donations to support the event and the purchasing and distribution of gifts for the young people who attend. All expenses for this event must be procured after obtaining three bids per agency protocol.  
·  Participate as the agency representative on the Foster Care Youth Advisory Board. Assist HEMI organizers with recruitment and retention of members and planning relevant activities for youth members. Share expertise from a personal and agency perspective. Relay important information from the meetings and events to supervisor.
·   Works on special projects assigned by supervisor. Produces and/or works various reports as needed.
·  Attends necessary approved training as required
·  Performs other related duties as assigned