Human Services Planner Evaluator I - 122160206

Cumberland County, NC • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

This position is located in Performance Management "Previous applicants no need to re-apply" This position will provide analytical and consultative work that assists leadership and staff in planning and evaluating human services programs including project planning and development. Position will provide consultation to agency teams related to our agency's performance in achieving positive and meaningful results for children, families, senior citizens and disabled adults. Duties involve providing technical assistance and consultation to management and staff on the interpretation and application of standards and practice issues. Position provides statistical analysis, social science research, data management, special project management and special reports to enable leadership and external partners to respond strategically and logically to business needs, trends and the changing needs of customers.  This position will perform other duties as assigned to include duties related to emergency and/or disaster situations as needed.

Requirements

• (Planner) - A four year degree in public service administration, psychology, sociology, or social work or a human service programmatic field, preferably with coursework in human service planning; or graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of administrative or consultative experience in a human service program; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• (Evaluator) - Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in psychology, sociology, or social work or a human service programmatic field, preferably with coursework in human services program evaluation; or graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of program evaluation or consultative experience in human service programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and planning an ability to communicate effectively with professional and administrative personnel; and an ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of the process involved in program evaluation methodology.
• General knowledge of theory and source literature in the subject area(s).
• Some knowledge of the use and capabilities of manual and EDP systems in gathering, storing retrieving, and analyzing data.
• Ability to write and present reports and information in an appropriate and effective manner.
• Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be a basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
• Law enforcement background check is required.
• Has or is able to obtain a valid North Carolina Drivers License.
• This position will be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
• The Cumberland County Department of Social Services has a strict dress code policy that must be adhered to. This policy includes specific guidelines related to tattoos and body piercing.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants who have related work experience within a social services agency.
• (Evaluator) - Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in psychology, sociology, or social work or a human service programmatic field, preferably with coursework in human services program evaluation; or graduation from a four-year college or university and two years of program evaluation or consultative experience in human service programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and consultative work that assists leadership and staff in planning and evaluating human services programs including project planning and development.
• Provide consultation to agency teams related to our agency's performance in achieving positive and meaningful results for children, families, senior citizens and disabled adults.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to management and staff on the interpretation and application of standards and practice issues.
• Provide statistical analysis, social science research, data management, special project management and special reports to enable leadership and external partners to respond strategically and logically to business needs, trends and the changing needs of customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned to include duties related to emergency and/or disaster situations as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support