JR HUMAN SERVICES POLICY & SYSTEM'S SPECIALIST
About The Position
This position is located in the Division of Resource Families and Licensing within the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Under close supervision, the employee performs technical, analytical, evaluative, liaison, and support work related to the planning and development of statewide human services programs, policies, and systems. Work includes supporting the planning and implementation of policies and systems in an electronic environment, helping prepare needs assessments and grant requests, and assisting with social services system needs. Supplemental duties include coordinating and completing background checks, including fingerprinting; handling address-change requirements for DCYF homes; and accompanying private-agency foster providers on yearly visits to foster and adoptive homes to check ongoing safety compliance against a checklist based on foster care regulations. The employee may also complete special projects assigned by the Administrator. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, written and oral communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of methods and techniques for collecting and organizing social and economic data used in planning, developing, and operating human resource programs.
- Ability to carry out studies and surveys under direction.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate data and make program-planning recommendations.
- Ability to assist state, local, and community organization officials, as well as the general public.
- At least two years of academic study at an accredited institution of higher education, or substantially equivalent education and experience.
- Experience working in a social service agency involved in human resources development, or substantially equivalent education and experience.
- Must possess a valid Rhode Island driver's license at the time of appointment.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish-speaking ability.
Responsibilities
- Perform technical, analytical, evaluative, liaison, and support work for statewide human services program, policy, and systems planning and development.
- Assist with planning, organizing, developing, and implementing human services policies and systems in an electronic environment.
- Assist with preparing needs assessments and grant requests related to human service programs.
- Support implementation of social services system needs, including parent-child visitation and related transportation, supervision, or observation services.
- Coordinate and complete background checks, including fingerprinting.
- Conduct address-change requirements for DCYF homes.
- Accompany private-agency foster providers on yearly visits to foster and adoptive homes and check ongoing safety compliance using a checklist related to foster care regulations.
- Complete special projects as assigned by the Administrator.
- Assist state, local, and community organization officials, as well as members of the public.
Benefits
- Benefits are available to State of Rhode Island employees; details are provided through the Office of Employee Benefits.
- Direct deposit is required for employees hired after September 30, 2014.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
