JR HUMAN SERVICES POLICY & SYSTEM'S SPECIALIST

State of careers Rhode Island; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Rhode Island seeks a Junior Human Services Policy & Systems Specialist to support statewide planning and evaluation of human service programs under supervision.

You will assist in developing policies, conduct data analysis, prepare needs assessments and grant requests, and coordinate background checks and licensing activities as part of the Resource Families division. A valid RI driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of college-level coursework in a relevant field.
• Experience in a social service agency involved in human resources development.
• Ability to analyze data and make program recommendations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical liaison and supportive work for statewide planning of human service programs.
• Assist in planning, development and implementation of policies in an electronic environment.
• Assist in preparing needs assessments and grant requests for human service programs.
• Provide supportive services in social services system needs, including parent/child visitation transportation and supervision/observation.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Program planning

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Two years of college

Job description

Department

Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Division

Clerical/Administrative Support/Data Entry

Salary

$61,475.00 - $70,876.00

Job Profile

JC-02710100-77 - Junior Human Services Policy & Systems Specialist (RIASSE L580 DHS DCYF BHDDH DOC)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Tuesday - Friday; 10:30am - 6:00pm and Saturday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Standard 35.0

Restricted/Limited to leave of prior incumbent.

This position is located in the Division of Resource Families and Licensing.

Job Requisition Number

JR104152 JR HUMAN SERVICES POLICY & SYSTEM’S SPECIALIST (Open)

Pay Grade

C00A22 A

Classification

Junior Human Services Policy & Systems Specialist

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To carry out, under supervision, technical and analytical evaluative liaison and supportive work for planning ongoing and development of human service programs, policies and systems on a statewide basis; to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the close supervision of a superior with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is monitored and reviewed in process and upon completion for accuracy and adherence to desired objectives.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To carry out, under supervision, technical, analytical, and evaluative liaison and supportive work for planning ongoing and development of human service programs, policies and systems on a statewide basis.
• To provide assistance, under supervision, for the planning, organization, development and implementation of human services policies and systems in an electronic environment.
• To assist in the preparation of needs assessment and grant requests relative to human service programs.
• To provide supportive services in the implementation of social services system needs, such as but not limited to, participation in implementation of parent/child visitation and other related transportation and supervision/observation services.
• 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, development and operation of human resource programs; the ability to carry out, under direction, studies and surveys; the ability to analyze, evaluate data and make program planning recommendations; the ability to assist state, local and community organization officials, as well as the general public; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Such as may have been gained through: successful completion of at least two years of academic study in an accredited institution of higher education; and

Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a social service agency involved in human resources development.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

At the time of appointment, must possess a valid Rhode Island driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Duties: A position within the Division of Licensing & Resource Families who will be responsible for the coordination and completion of background checks including fingerprinting, conducting address change requirements for all DCYF homes and to accompany private agency foster providers for yearly visits to their foster/adoptive homes to ensure ongoing safety compliance by way of a checklist as it relates to the foster care regulations, and special projects as assigned by the Administrator. This position requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, excellent written and oral communication, and ability to work both autonomously and part of a team. (Spanish speaking encouraged to apply)

Benefits

For information regarding thebenefits available to State of RhodeIsland employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits’ website athttp://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised thata 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.