Adoption Program Policy Analyst #7
Location: New York, New York
Description: Research Foundation for SUNY/Bflo State is currently seeking to employ Adoption Program Policy Analyst #7 right now, this position will be settled in New York. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. For Center for Development of Human Services NYC Regional location. www.bsc-cdhs.org
In conjunction with the duties below, the! policy analyst provides information, consultation, and training to those working within the Adoption arena, including New York State Adoption Specialists and legal staff to support the dissemination of knowledge about adoption-related policy issues.
Responsibilities:
Job Functions/Responsibilities:
- Provide case specific consultation
- Research, interpret, and clarify adoption and permanency laws, regulations and recent legal and regulatory developments within a policy framework;
- Train Department of Social Services and provider agency staff to prepare them to understand the court process
- Provide consultation to help identify and resolve problems with individual case placements or finalizations
- Work with caseworkers, provider agencies or attorneys to develop strategies to overcome legal problems identified through program monitoring and assessment
- Train caseworkers on the preparation of Termin! ation of Parental Rights (TPR’s) policy
- Plan and co! nduct training programs for child welfare staff on relevant adoption or permanency policy issues
- Provide consultation to local districts to facilitate the identification of adoption issues and how to handle the identified problems and issues
- Provide training and consultation on the child welfare system, termination and finalization policies, and other adoption issues
- Provide policy analysis and training to specialists who work with post-finalization subsidy rate increases and retroactive payments
- Prepare program reviews in connections with applications for authorization as adoption agency and for reauthorizations
- Facilitate and/or participate in adoption and permanency panels
- Train adoption staff in resolution of adoption-related complaints lodged by adult adoptees and foster and adoptive parents
- Timely submission of mandated documentation such as quarterly reports, time sheet, CARS forms and performance apprais! als
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of, and professional experience with New York State Adoption policies and laws is required. Past experience within the Family Court system is desirable. Proficient in use of technology and programs used by the sponsor and Research Foundation.
- Masters degree in Public Policy or related field.
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Able to independently carry heavy training equipment and materials
- Able to set up training rooms independently
- 10% of yearly time
This opportunity is grant supported by the Research Foundation for SUNY/Bflo. State and offers and excellent benefit package. RF/Bflo. State is an Equal Opportunity Em! ployer. Application must include cover letter and resume. For complete ! details and to apply go to: https://www.bsc-cdhs.org/WhoWeAre/Careers.aspx
About Organization:
The Center for Development of Human Services is a program of the Research Foundation for SUNY at Buffalo State. We invite you to explore this and other pages on this site to learn more about our nationally recognized training organization.
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If you were eligible to this position, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Research Foundation for SUNY/Bflo State.
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This position will be opened on: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:55:33 GMT
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