REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of social casework principles, practices, and techniques; a thorough knowledge of the Department for Children and Their Families and its programs, objectives, policies, procedures, resources and capabilities; a working knowledge of the provisions of federal and state laws relating to the provision of services to children to ensure their protection and permanent planning; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with social service staff and clients; the ability to evaluate the elements of social study, the needs of the individual child and his/her family and their motivation, and to make reports regarding that evaluation; the ability to perform as neutral reviewer and to chair the formal review process; the ability to prepare clear and concise written reports; and related capacities and abilities. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Department for Children and Their Families, to review and assess case plans and case records of direct care staff by conducting case plan review meetings involving all parties involved in the case; to serve as an independent neutral party and provide written comments as to the feasibility of identified goals, objectives and time frames; and to do related work as required.