Program Specialist III (Job 2960)

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, court administration, social science, or a related field, and two years of experience in a related field, or equivalent. The successful candidate will have knowledge of Arizona laws, policies and procedures pertaining to foster care and the operation of the Foster Care Review Boards, knowledge of the Arizona Department of Economic Security/ Department of Child Safety policies and procedures, as well as group dynamics and group facilitation techniques. This position requires the ability to work effectively with a wide variety of professional and lay people associated with the justice system and foster care, lead projects and implement project management techniques, multitask various duties, special assignments, and last-minute changes, and professionally facilitate a board. Additionally, this position requires excellent written and verbal communication, extensive attention to detail, and must be highly organized.

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. Requests for a special accommodation to participate in the interview process should be made at the time you are contacted to schedule an interview. The Selection Process may include first and/or second round panel interviews. This is a Regular, Full-time, Non-Exempt position.

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