JOB TITLE:
Foster Care Review Board Supervisor

JOB #:
2748

DIVISION:
Dependent Children’s Services - Tucson

HIRING SALARY:
$58,289.00 annualized

CLOSING DATE:
All positions are open until filled.

EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM:
This position is eligible for an employee referral incentive payment of $1,000.00 (conditions apply).

POSITION SUMMARY:
Are you interested in working in a team environment dedicated to improving the lives of children in Arizona? Why not put your excellent supervisory skills and knowledge to work for the Arizona Supreme Court as a Foster Care Review Board (FCRB) Supervisor?

This position will assist the Tucson Regional Program Manager in effectively managing the overall operation of the FCRB program. Responsibilities include supervision of program specialists and administrative support staff by training, coaching, mentoring, mentoring, monitoring, and assisting with workload issues. In addition, this position assists with overall program functionality for maintaining accurate data, reporting and process implementation.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Supervise, direct and guide program specialist and administrative support staff, including the maintenance of the daily work schedules, timely completion of tasks, evaluating performance and assisting with hiring and coaching and monitoring of work and development.
• Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures as well as the maintenance of the FCRB Policy & Procedures Manual and related training tools and materials.
• Facilitate Review Boards as described under the Essential Functions listed in the FCRB Program Specialist III position description, as needed.
• Coordinate and provide training for new program specialists and administrative support staff.
• Attend all State Board meetings and serve as lead staff to a standing State Board Committee, assisting the committee chair with coordination and direction of the subcommittee, in the successful completion of State Board goals.
• Act as a lead on projects and program goals as assigned by the Tucson Regional Manager and FCRB Program Manager.
• Work with Program Specialist staff to evaluate board members, training needs and address issues with volunteers. Work with the Program Managers and Training Specialist to provide appropriate training based on board member and program needs as well as child welfare trends and legislative changes.
• Serve as a back-up in Regional Program Manager’s absence.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid-telework schedule once the employee has completed three (3) months of employment and has sufficiently proved their ability to perform assigned tasks.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, court administration, social science or a related field, and five years of experience in a related field, or equivalent. Supervisor experience. Knowledge of Arizona laws, policies and procedures pertaining to foster care and the operation of the Foster Care Review Boards, group dynamics and group facilitation techniques, and the Arizona Department of Child Safety policies and procedures. This position also requires the ability to coordinate and effectively manage numerous projects/schedules at one time, multitask various duties, special assignments and last-minute changes, and lead projects and implement project management techniques. Additionally, this position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in staffing State Board committees, coordinating and facilitating meetings and serving as liaisons between the State Board, local boards and staff, and extensive attention to detail.

The preferred candidate will have knowledge of rules of practice, policies and procedures pertaining to Juvenile courts, adult learning/training techniques, mediation and conflict management principles and skills, and Microsoft programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.

SELECTION PROCESS:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Only applicants whose backgrounds most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to interview and/or participate in the testing process. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an in-person testing or interview. The Selection Process may include computer testing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, proofreading, typing, etc.) and first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, Exempt level position.

BENEFITS:

The Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Accrued vacation pay and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance
• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. The Court may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

RETIREMENT:

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

The Arizona Supreme Court is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.