Post Adoption Specialist

Agency

Children and Families

POST ADOPTION SPECIALIST -

871091

• Highly responsible position requiring extensive knowledge of Florida’s child welfare system and programs. The incumbent must have analytical skills to address complex systemic problems and formulate recommendations for effective solutions.
• Serve at the direction of the Statewide Policy Director to support statewide ongoing service operations, special projects, and implementation activities across the post‑adoption continuum.
• Exhibit advanced expertise in adoption and post‑adoption practice and policy, coordinating the planning, development, and implementation of related statewide initiatives and serving as lead for CCWIS system enhancements related to post‑adoption.
• Maintain and update operating policies related to post‑adoption services, ensuring alignment with federal and state laws, rules, and best practice standards.
• Evaluate long‑ and short‑term goals to determine effectiveness and identify any additional needs.
• Provide technical assistance to Regions, CBC Lead Agencies, and case management organizations as needed or identified through quality assurance reviews to strengthen consistency and service quality regarding post‑adoption.
• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports, including the annual Adoption Incentive Report and other performance reviews on post‑adoption supports, dissolutions, and statewide service trends.
• Support legislative and policy activities—such as bill analyses, legislative budget requests, and responses to media or legislative inquiries associated with post‑adoption—and serve as coordinator and final evaluator for the State and Other Eligible Applicants Employee Benefits Program.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including the Office of Child and Family Well‑Being, Quality and Innovation, Substance Abuse and Mental Health, and Economic Self‑Sufficiency, to promote efficient and effective child welfare service delivery in the area of post‑adoption.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position requires knowledge of child protection programs along with related Florida Statutes, Administrative Code and Operating Procedures. Knowledge of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data. Ability to evaluate the quality of service to clients and evaluate programs. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish effective working relationships and work as a team member.

• Develop and apply the policies, procedures, and programs governing the agency.
• Read, understand, and apply complicated and detailed regulations and policy directives.
• Apply the laws, rules, and regulations governing federal and state program intake and the administration of this program.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with community stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate records and reports.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work or related area of study from an accredited college or university required.

At minimum, 5 years’ experience working as either Adoption Specialist or Post Adoption Specialist. Active full Child Welfare Certification through the Florida Certification Board. CWCM preferred.

• Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN)
• Microsoft Excel

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center . Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

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For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.