At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve. We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency - one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia - partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them. In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching - Employee Benefits. The Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Family Services is currently seeking an ICPC Program Consultant Lead. This position will be responsible for providing support and serves as a backup to the Program Manager in ICPC Unit when the ICPC Program Manager is out of the office, or during emergencies. Assists ICPC Administrator as backup for case assignments. Provides case management on complex and high profiled ICPC cases. Mentors new staff and assists with program development. Ensures the safety of youth in foster care. Responsible for foster care, public and private adoption, and residential placement paperwork being transferred to the Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) and other states timely and accurately. Conducts ICPC training with LDSS staff and stakeholders. This position is responsible for forwarding the paperwork, following up, and overseeing ICPC cases that will allow children to move into a safe, secure, and stable placement. This position may also have responsibility for paperwork regarding ICAMA.