Lead Child Welfare Specialist

ICF

Reston, VA, United States
$67,355.00 - $114,503.00 nationwide remote office;...
Fully remote
Child and family services reviews (cfsr)
Program improvement plan (pip)
Federal onsite review instrument (osri)
ICF is seeking a Lead Child Welfare Specialist to support the Children’s Bureau's child welfare monitoring and improvement efforts through the federal Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR)

Job Summary

  • ICF is seeking a Lead Child Welfare Specialist to support the Children’s Bureau's child welfare monitoring and improvement efforts through the federal Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR).
  • Key responsibilities include assisting CB in implementing all aspects of the CFSR in assigned states, supporting states in developing and monitoring their Program Improvement Plan (PIP), and analyzing data to understand state performance.
  • This role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, with approximately 25% travel or less, and offers a nationwide remote work option.

Matching Summary

ICF is seeking a Lead Child Welfare Specialist to support the Children’s Bureau's child welfare monitoring and improvement efforts through the federal Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR).

Salary

$67,355.00 - $114,503.00 Nationwide Remote Office; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR)
  • Program Improvement Plan (PIP)
  • federal Onsite Review Instrument (OSRI)
  • child welfare system performance
  • stakeholder engagement

Nice-to-have

  • racial equity lens
  • equitable and inclusive culture
  • collaboration with diverse partners
  • promising practices research

Key Requirements

  • 8-12 years relevant experience in child welfare
  • Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
  • 8 years CFSR-related child welfare programs
  • 5 years experience with CFSR and PIP process
  • 5 years experience synthesizing and analyzing data
  • Ability to pass a federal background check

Work Rights

Not specified

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