HUMAN SERVICES POLICY & SYSTEM'S SPECIALIST

RI Council 94; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

RI Council 94 is seeking a Human Services Policy & Systems Specialist to support statewide planning and development of human services programs, policies, and systems. The role emphasizes technical analysis, data handling, and interagency coordination with state and community partners.

The position resides in the Division of Child Protective Services, offering structured responsibilities and an opportunity to contribute to statewide policy initiatives within a 35-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of collecting and organizing social and economic data for planning and development of human services programs.
• Ability to conduct technical studies, surveys and analyze data to make policy recommendations.
• Ability to use electronic file maintenance in collaboration with officials and the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical, analytical, evaluative and liaison duties for planning and development of human services programs and systems statewide.
• Assist in planning and development of human service policy and electronic systems.
• Provide administrative support for a busy, 24-hour division.

Skills

Data analysis

Policy liaison

Electronic file maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

HUMAN SERVICES POLICY & SYSTEM'S SPECIALIST# State of Rhode Island External Career Site## HUMAN SERVICES POLICY & SYSTEM'S SPECIALISTApply: 101 Friendship St: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (9 days left to apply): JR104081# **Department**Department of Children, Youth, and Families# **Division**Social/Human Services# **Salary**$65,836.00 - $76,598.00# **Job Profile**JC-02710300-77 - Human Services Policy & Systems Specialist (RIASSE L580 DHS DCYF BHDDH DOC)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm**Standard 35.0****Restricted/Limited to leave of prior incumbent.****This position is located in the Division of Child Protective Services.**# **Job Requisition Number**JR104081 HUMAN SERVICES POLICY & SYSTEM'S SPECIALIST (Open)# **Pay Grade**C00A24 A# **Classification**Human Services Policy & Systems Specialist# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** To perform highly responsible technical, analytical, evaluative and liaison work for the planning and development of human service programs, policies and systems on a statewide basis; to do related work as required.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Works under the supervision of a superior with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is usually reviewed upon completion for effectiveness and adherence to desired objectives and results obtained.**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** As required may supervise the work of clerical personnel assigned to assist.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*** To perform highly responsible technical, analytical, evaluative and liaison work for the planning and development of human service programs.* To assist in the planning, organizing and development of human service policy and systems in an electronic environment.* To do related work as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:****KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:** A working knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in the collection and organization of social and economic data used in the planning and development of human services programs, policies and systems; the ability to make technical studies and surveys and to analyze and evaluate said data and make policy and system recommendations; the ability to understand and use electronic file maintenance in effective working relations with federal, state and community officials as well as the general public; and related capacities and abilities.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:****Education:** Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing; and**Experience:** Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible technical capacity in human service programs.**Or,** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.# **Supplemental Information**Supplemental duties: To provide administrative support for a busy 24-hour division.# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.