HUMAN SERVICES POLICY & SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

State of careers Rhode Island•East Greenwich, RI

About The Position

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 To provide administrative support to our CPS division.

Requirements

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
graduation from a college of recognized standing
employment in a responsible technical capacity in human service programs
any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience

Responsibilities

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.

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.

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