FFPSA Regional Prevention Specialists- SWORPS (Statewide)

FFPSA Regional Prevention Specialists- SWORPS (Statewide) - 23000002FG 

Description

 

FFPSA Regional Prevention Specialist (multiple positions) – SWORPS:

Social Work Office of Research & Public Service

Exempt/Market Range: 9

Salary: $70,000

The University of Tennessee Knoxville, College of Social Work, through the Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS) is accepting applications for Regional Specialists for our Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) Regional Prevention Program. As a member of SWORPS' Division of Field-Based Services, this position reports to the SWORPS FFPSA Statewide Prevention Director and is responsible for successful implementation of regional operations. 

The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) is a federal law that aims to prevent children from entering foster care by providing services to families who are at risk of entering the child welfare system. The law allows federal funding for mental health, substance abuse, and in-home parent skill-based programs for children, youth, and their parents or kin caregivers.

The FFPSA supports the use of evidence-based practices to promote the well-being of children, youth, and families and to prevent unnecessary foster care placements. The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services has already begun implementation of FFPSA and would like social work consultants embedded in the regions to provide the training and technical assistance needed to ensure smooth implementation of FFPSA and improved outcomes for child welfare-involved children and families. The SWORPS FFPSA Regional Prevention Specialist will gain in-depth knowledge of FFPSA and will provide consultation, coaching, training, and technical assistance in the assigned DCS service region to pave the way for and support the region’s successful implementation of the Family First Prevention Service Act.

There are multiple positions statewide, with one position based in each of the following counties: Davidson, Columbia, Nashville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, Oak Ridge, Johnson City, Dresden, Knoxville, Jackson, Memphis, and Maryville.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Successful candidates will have:

• An in-depth knowledge of Tennessee child welfare program statutes, rules, policies, and best practices.

• Knowledge of the Family First Prevention Services Act.

• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement practices and processes in child welfare.

• Strong consultation, training, and coaching skills.

• Demonstrated management and leadership skills.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong planning and facilitating skills.

 

Qualifications

 

Education

Master’s degree in social work or a closely related field. Degree must be obtained prior to start.

 

 

Experience

Successful candidates will have at least three years of experience in child welfare in Tennessee as well as experience facilitating change, implementing evidence-based programs, and planning and facilitating group learning events for professionals.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday with occasional weekends, evenings, and overnight travel.

WORK LOCATION:  Each position will be assigned to one of the following counties: Davidson, Columbia, Nashville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, Oak Ridge, Johnson City, Dresden, Knoxville, Jackson, Memphis, and Maryville.  Positions require travel within the assigned county and DCS Region as well as occasional statewide travel.

 

Application Process: Interested individuals should provide a cover letter  addressing professional experience relevant to each required and preferred qualifications, a resume , and complete contact information for 3 professional references .  Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. 

 

Job
  Other Professional 
Primary Location
  US-Tennessee-knoxville 
Other Locations
  US-Tennessee-Nashville, US-Tennessee-Dresden, US-Tennessee-Jackson, US-Tennessee-Cookeville, US-Tennessee-Chattanooga, US-Tennessee-Oak Ridge, US-Tennessee-Maryville, US-Tennessee-Johnson City, US-Tennessee-Columbia, US-Tennessee-Memphis 
Organization
  Social Work Research & Pub Svc 
Schedule
  Full-time 
Campus/Institute  Knoxville 
Job Posting
  Nov 20, 2023, 4:02:45 PM