HUMAN SERVICES POLICY & SYSTEM'S SPECIALIST
About The Position
The Human Services Policy & Systems Specialist performs highly responsible technical, analytical, evaluative, and liaison work for the planning and development of human service programs, policies, and systems on a statewide basis. The position is located in the Division of Child Protective Services within the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The role assists with planning, organizing, and developing human service policy and systems in an electronic environment. It also provides administrative support for a busy 24-hour division. The position works under the supervision of a superior, with some latitude for independent judgment; work is usually reviewed upon completion. It may supervise assigned clerical personnel as required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., for a standard 35-hour workweek. The position is restricted or limited to the leave of the prior incumbent.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of methods and techniques for collecting and organizing social and economic data used in planning and developing human service programs, policies, and systems.
- Ability to conduct technical studies and surveys, analyze and evaluate data, and make policy and system recommendations.
- Ability to understand and use electronic file maintenance.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and community officials and the general public.
- Graduation from a college of recognized standing and employment in a responsible technical capacity in human service programs, or a substantially equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical, analytical, evaluative, and liaison work for the planning and development of human service programs, policies, and systems on a statewide basis.
- Assist in planning, organizing, and developing human service policy and systems in an electronic environment.
- Provide administrative support for a busy 24-hour division.
- Make technical studies and surveys; analyze and evaluate data; and make policy and system recommendations.
- Maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and community officials, as well as the general public.
- Supervise clerical personnel assigned to assist, as required.
- Perform related work as required.
Benefits
- Information about benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees is provided through the Office of Employee Benefits website. New employees hired after September 30, 2014 are required to participate in direct deposit.
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Job Type
Full-time
