Business Services Analyst (FAPT Coordinator)

Prince William County (VA)•Manassas, VA

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you have a desire to be part of a team that fully supports one another and works together to improve the lives of children? If so, then join the Prince William County Department of Social Services as a Business Services Analyst on our Children's Services Act (CSA) team. The Business Services Analyst, also known as the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) Coordinator, coordinates services for at-risk youth and their families who are referred from local child-serving agencies, including Community Services, Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Social Services, and Prince William County Schools. The CSA program coordinates services across the continuum of care, with an emphasis on serving youth in the community. If you are looking for a position with excellent benefits, a competitive salary, good training, and a team-oriented workplace, then apply now! About This Role: The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced, compliance-oriented environment. The candidate must have strong interpersonal communication skills and be able to facilitate group dynamics within a meeting setting. Strong comprehension and application of state and local policies is critical to this position, and the ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to apply policy to practice. Although adherence to policy is important, it is equally important for the individual to be solution-focused and attempt to identify alternative solutions that fit within policy requirements. In this role, you will be the lead CSA staff member assigned to oversee the FAPT; ensure compliance with state requirements related to client eligibility and funding; and perform daily administrative operations related to preparation and follow-up from child and family team meetings. The Prince William Department of Social Services employs over 400 staff who serve the community through child-welfare, public benefits, and homeless prevention programs. Our budget is $75M and we annually serve over 100,000 people with the goal of creating self-sufficiency and economic stability. Prince William County is a beautiful and historic community located close to Washington, D.C. We are one of Virginia's fastest-growing counties with a population of 470,000. We have excellent schools and numerous cultural and recreational opportunities for people of all ages. Prince William County government offers competitive compensation and benefits packages and participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) https://www.varetire.org/.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 4 years of related experience providing administrative, program, or case management support in a human services or behavioral health setting.
All DSS staff are required to provide emergency human services work, including staffing emergency shelters in the event of a community disaster.
Candidates must pass criminal history, child protective services and DMV background checks.
Resource/foster parents for youth in the Prince William foster-care program may not be employed by the Prince William Dept of Social Services. Resource/foster parents for youth from other localities are welcome to apply.
Staff in this position must possess a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive for work.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in human services, public administration, or a related field.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of case coordination, eligibility determination, or interagency collaboration.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and facilitate meetings effectively.
3 years of experience performing the following tasks:
Assessing youth eligibility for community-based programs and/or services based on their emotional and behavioral needs.
Providing guidance or training to staff and community partners on policies, procedures, or best practices.
Facilitating meetings, work groups, or multidisciplinary team discussions to make service planning determinations.
Using case management or data tracking systems to monitor service plans, outcomes, or funding utilization.
3 years or more of experience in the following areas:
CSA
CSA policies, procedures, and state-specific regulations
Foster Care
FAPT
Community Policy and Management Team (CMPT)
Mental/Behavioral Health
Community agencies and resources

Responsibilities

Oversee the FAPT
Ensure compliance with state requirements related to client eligibility and funding
Perform daily administrative operations related to preparation and follow-up from child and family team meetings.