DCS PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 04212026- 76995
State of Tennessee, Nashville, TN, United States
Job Information
Work Activities
State of Tennessee Job Information
Location
Hamilton County, Department of Children’s Services
Position Overview
This is a DCS Program Specialist position for the Court Liaisons division of the Statewide Preventative Services Team. This position is currently located in Hamilton County.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to three years of professional work in one or a combination of the following: counseling or case management services; program evaluation of counseling or case management services, two years of which must involve providing these services to children and/or juveniles.
Substitution of Education for Experience
Graduate coursework credit received from an accredited college or university in social work, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, human services, and/or child development may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of one year, there being no substitution for the required two years of children's services work (e.g. 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience).
Necessary Special Qualifications
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
Be a citizen of the United States;
Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment;
Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
Have no conviction for a felony;
Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority;
Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.
Overview
The Statewide Court Liaison program is designed to streamline communication and coordinate efforts between the court system, children and families, communities, and the Department of Children's Services. Court Liaisons can achieve this by building strong relationships with stakeholders, diverting youth from DCS custody, facilitating and developing goal-oriented prevention plans, connecting children/families to services & resources, and by possessing knowledge of Departmental Policy and State Statutes.
Responsibilities
Attend Court, represent DCS (daily, weekly, monthly, or as scheduled by court)
Preparing Court Dockets, Packets, & Notifications
Engage with Judge/Magistrate/Attorneys/Court Personnel, Community Partners, Children/Families, and other DCS Personnel
Participate in Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM)
Connecting children and families to resources & services (to divert youth from DCS custody)
Assess and Complete Orders of Reference (family home studies, non-CPS)
Enter Custodial and Non-Custodial Intakes into DCS electronic database (FSS, FCIP, Probation, etc.)
Data Tracking (tracking prevention efforts and tasks on spreadsheets)
Additional Administrative Tasks (as designated by specific location)
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies
Being Resilient
Drives Vision and Purpose
Customer Focus
Communicates Effectively
Plans and Aligns
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Skills
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Quality Control Analysis
Monitoring
Time Management
Abilities
Auditory Attention
Speech Clarity
Written Comprehension
Speech Recognition
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer
Telephone
Fax Machine
Printer
Passenger Vehicle
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
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Work Activities
State of Tennessee Job Information
Location
Hamilton County, Department of Children’s Services
Position Overview
This is a DCS Program Specialist position for the Court Liaisons division of the Statewide Preventative Services Team. This position is currently located in Hamilton County.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to three years of professional work in one or a combination of the following: counseling or case management services; program evaluation of counseling or case management services, two years of which must involve providing these services to children and/or juveniles.
Substitution of Education for Experience
Graduate coursework credit received from an accredited college or university in social work, criminal justice, psychology, sociology, human services, and/or child development may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of one year, there being no substitution for the required two years of children's services work (e.g. 36 graduate quarter hours in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required experience).
Necessary Special Qualifications
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on the date of application;
Be a citizen of the United States;
Possess a valid driver's license prior to and during employment;
Have a good moral character, as determined by investigation;
Complete a criminal history disclosure form in a manner approved by the appointing authority;
Have no conviction for a felony;
Agree to release all records involving their criminal history to the appointment authority;
Supply a fingerprint sample in a manner prescribed by the TBI for a fingerprint based criminal history records check;
Submit to and pass a pre-employment screening test for use of illegal drugs.
Overview
The Statewide Court Liaison program is designed to streamline communication and coordinate efforts between the court system, children and families, communities, and the Department of Children's Services. Court Liaisons can achieve this by building strong relationships with stakeholders, diverting youth from DCS custody, facilitating and developing goal-oriented prevention plans, connecting children/families to services & resources, and by possessing knowledge of Departmental Policy and State Statutes.
Responsibilities
Attend Court, represent DCS (daily, weekly, monthly, or as scheduled by court)
Preparing Court Dockets, Packets, & Notifications
Engage with Judge/Magistrate/Attorneys/Court Personnel, Community Partners, Children/Families, and other DCS Personnel
Participate in Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM)
Connecting children and families to resources & services (to divert youth from DCS custody)
Assess and Complete Orders of Reference (family home studies, non-CPS)
Enter Custodial and Non-Custodial Intakes into DCS electronic database (FSS, FCIP, Probation, etc.)
Data Tracking (tracking prevention efforts and tasks on spreadsheets)
Additional Administrative Tasks (as designated by specific location)
Competencies (KSA's)
Competencies
Being Resilient
Drives Vision and Purpose
Customer Focus
Communicates Effectively
Plans and Aligns
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
English Language
Public Safety and Security
Skills
Critical Thinking
Judgment and Decision Making
Quality Control Analysis
Monitoring
Time Management
Abilities
Auditory Attention
Speech Clarity
Written Comprehension
Speech Recognition
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer
Telephone
Fax Machine
Printer
Passenger Vehicle
TN Driver Standards
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
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