Human Services Program Consultant II

State of North Carolina

19h

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to research, write, and disseminate child welfare policy information regarding child protective services. This position also drafts written responses to media requests and develops forms. This position will work as team member for implementation of any initiative or project that requires a policy change in any matters related to the assigned subject matter.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a discipline relative to the program from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience; or
• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline relative to the program area from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of related experience; or
• an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Documented child welfare experience and ability to demonstrate working knowledge of child welfare programs, concepts, practice, policies, laws, and rules related to child protective services; intake and assessments, in-home services;
• Proven experience in ability to research, analyze and interpret federal and states laws and formulate them into policies related to child welfare;
• Documented experience in technical writing to complete formal written documents and develop forms for a range of audiences, that are accurate, detailed and grammatically correct;
• Proven experience in implementing child welfare related policies or procedures and monitoring those implemented policies and procedures for compliance to get the intended results;
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to a wide range of professionals, stakeholders and public;
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Visio, and Excel

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and disseminate child welfare policy information regarding child protective services.
• Draft written responses to media requests.
• Develop forms.
• Work as team member for implementation of any initiative or project that requires a policy change in any matters related to the assigned subject matter.

Benefits

• The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.
• Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
• Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
• In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level