Social Svcs Prgm Mgr 1 (Regional Post Adoption PAD Mgr) 00017489 Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Social Svcs Prgm Mgr 1 (Regional Post Adoption PAD Mgr) 00017489

Salary
$38,452.58 – $50,142.29 Annually
Location Fulton Co., GA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2025-76468
Division/Office
County DFCS – Region 5
Unit
Clarke Co. DFCS
Opening Date
04/15/2025
Closing Date
4/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Stronger Families for a Stronger Gia. The(DHS) is a dynamic state agency responsible for delivering a wide range of services to Gia’s most vulnerable populations. Our mission is to strengthen Gia by providing individuals and families access to services that promote self-sufficiency, independence, and protect Gia’s vulnerable children and adults. What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, employee retirement plan, 401(k) plan and 457 plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, medical, dental, vision, long/short-term care, life insurance, and employee discount programs; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position. Start your career in public service. Regional Post Adoption (PAD) Manager position provide oversight and management of IV-E and IV-B Adoption Assistance (PAD) recipient payments and Post Adoptive Services in all DFCS Regions. This position requires a specialized skill set in that persons must be proficient in the SHINES system and understand the behind the scenes and tasks required in several different stages in the SHINES system that eventually effect a PAD stage in the continuum of care and progression of a case. The PAD Manager troubleshoots and resolvesplicated SHINES system errors, which prevents payment from being generated correctly. Candidates must also have a strong background in Social Services policy relating to Foster Care and Adoptions, and Adoption Assistance Regional PAD Managers are generally the subject matter experts and are relied upon to provide training to new and existing DFCS staff. The candidate must be able to interpret and convey State and Federal policies regarding Adoption, Adoption Assistance, and Post Adoption Services. They serve as point of contact and problem solver for adoptive families that are struggling and need services either throughmunity resources and/or contracted services.

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Job Description

Pay Grade:

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Under supervision, learns to plan,anize, or manage the activities of social service ormunity programs. Oversees the program oranization’s policies regarding participant involvement, requirements, and benefits.

Job Responsibilities:

Obtaining substantive information from Adoptive parents in order to have current and accurate information relayed to Rev Max for Medicaid reviews & follow up with referrals.
Be proficient in utilizing multiple search criteria including

SHINES, Q

public, CLEAR, GAMMIS & other search resources to assist & locate families.
Ensure accurate IV-E and IV-B Adoption Assistance payments are made to families. POC for Adoptive families to for Special Services Funding and make monthly payments to service providers for services.
Have contact with Adoptive families, DFCS Field Fiscal representatives, County and Regional DFCS staff, Medicaid Eligibility Specialist, State ICAMA consultant, Data Integrity staff, Community Stakeholders, contracted providers to include social service and health programs, Amerigroup and Adoption Assistance Consultants.
Obtaining substantive information from Adoptive parents in order to have current and accurate information relayed to Rev Max for Medicaid reviews & follow up with referrals. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, demonstrate some or all the following education/skills/experience: Bachelor’s degree in a Social Services OR Human Services related field from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge of the SHINES Adoption (ADO) and Post-Adoption (PAD) stages. Extensive knowledge of federal and state adoption laws and policies. Ability to work effectively at multiple levels of theanization and with multiple project teams.
Excellent oral, written, presentation and interpersonalmunication skills strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or standard software applications typically used in a corporate office environment standard software application typically used in a corporate office environment.
Additional Information
For more detailed information about the Gia Department Human Services
dhs.gia.gov/ Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board (SPB) Rules regarding salary.
DHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you require amodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), email the request by the closing date of this announcement to: hrhelplinedhs.ga.gov
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, education verification, reference, motor vehicle records, and criminal background checks.
DHS accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DHS will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
As an employee of DHS, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring official for next steps in the selection process. Only applicants who are selected and interviewed will receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Employer
Gia Department of Human Services
Address
47 Trinity Avenue SW
1st Floor
Atlanta, Gia, 30334