Adoption Program Policy Analyst
Location: New York, New York
Description: Research Found. for SUNY/BSC - Ctr. for Dev. of Human Serv. is currently seeking to employ Adoption Program Policy Analyst right now, this position will be ordered in New York. More details about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Summary of position:
In conjunction with the duties below, the policy analyst provides information, consultati! on, 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.
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 Termination of Parental Rights (TPR’s) policy
- Plan and conduct training ! programs for child welfare staff on relevant adoption or perma! nency 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 appraisals
- 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.
Leaders in Social Service Training and Organizational Development
The Center for Development of Human Services, a program of the Research Foundation for SUNY at Buffalo State, has a staff of nearly 150, including 70 trainers and senior trainers, and various other professionals and support personnel, each of whom is committed to helping to deliver high- quality outcome-based training and technical support to over 62, 000 participants and program area stakeholders each year. We also train and develop curricula and materials ! for another 2,000 students through an innovative Buffalo State campus i! nitiative to support students’ mental health.
In order to meet this demanding workload, our training specialists are assisted by a full staff of professional instructional designers, graphic designers, multimedia and technology specialists, editors, and evaluators. These experts create innovative, compelling training materials for both on- the-ground training and e-learning, develop and administer cutting-edge training support systems, develop assessment instruments, and conduct real-time follow-up evaluations. Additional staff provide necessary office support, announce and schedule training deliveries, make travel arrangements for trainees and staff, and ensure that training- related materials are printed, compiled, and shipped in a timely manner.
While the Center’s headquarters are located in Buffalo, New York, a significant number of staff are located at our training locations in Albany, New York City, Syracuse, and Rochester. We also provide distan! ce learning through our e-learning portal and customized solutions to allow participants to reach our training from across the country or the globe.
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This position starts available on: Mon, 15 Jul 2013 22:06:10 GMT
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