PRINCIPAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST

State of careers Rhode Island

6d • $71,077 - $79,809 • Hybrid

About The Position

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To carry out extremely complex technical, analytical, evaluative, administrative and liaison work relative to the planning, development and implementation of human resources programs on a statewide basis; to assist agencies involved with serving the needs of minorities, low income or other disadvantaged or vulnerable groups, and to carry out programs or elements of programs serving the needs of low income or other disadvantaged groups or individuals; as required, to supervise the work of other personnel engaged in such functions; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom assignments are received in outline form.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, supervises and reviews the work of subordinate personnel assigned to assist.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To carry out extremely complex technical, analytical, evaluative, administrative and liaison work relative to the planning, development and implementation of human resources programs on a statewide basis. To assist agencies involved with serving the needs of minorities, low income or other disadvantaged or vulnerable groups, and to carry out programs or elements of programs serving the needs of low income or other disadvantaged groups or individuals. To plan, organize and supervise subordinate personnel in mobilizing human and economic resources to aid and assist deprived citizens in achieving their full social and economic potential. To direct and coordinate the activities of state, local and community organizations in stimulating an interest in developing the human resources of the state, and carry out a leadership role in these activities. To administer programs directed at meeting the needs of minorities, low income, or other disadvantaged or vulnerable population groups or individuals to enable them to achieve their full social and economic potential. To provide technical assistance to community action agencies and other organizations and groups in developing human resources programs. To do related work as required.

Supplemental Information RI Office of Healthy Aging Adult Protective Services (APS) Unit Intake/Screener This position within the Office of Healthy Aging, reports to the Supervisor of Adult Protective Services. The Adult Protective Services Unit Intake/Screener is an integral part of the Elder Rights and Safety Unit (ERS) that shall be cross trained in all programs within ERS, including: Intake, Screening, Self-Neglect, and Investigations with a specific focus on Intake and Screening. Under the direction of the Adult Protective Services Supervisor the Adult Protective Services Unit Itake/Screener will: Perform duties and responsibilities of a specialized nature in the field of adult protective services and to work with a diverse population of older adults, families, and caregivers. Receive reports of alleged abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect from community members and elder care professionals via phone, web intake forms, and faxes. Effectively communicate with consumers and callers in efforts to garner the information necessary for appropriate referrals to ERS and in accordance with state law and divisional policies and procedures. Provide consumers and callers with the information necessary to seek services and resources when reports are outside the scope of ERS and to make direct referrals to other agencies / organizations when necessary. Essential Functions / Tasks Receive and respond to reports of alleged abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or self-neglect of older adults. Determine the validity of reported allegations and make appropriate referrals for APS clients, families and/or caregivers to community services and resources. Perform field and site visits to APS clients to investigate the allegations of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and self - neglect. Work collaboratively with RI APS community partners including local law enforcement to relieve the risk to the older adult. Maintain accurate and timely case record keeping and documentation. To identify needs, resources, and services available to victims, families, and caregivers. Additional Functions Attend meetings and conferences related to RI APS. Respect and maintain confidentiality, professional protocols, and individual privacy. Perform other duties as assigned. Strong candidates will be able to demonstrate they Are committed to community-informed decision making. Possess strong and effective communication skills. Possess a proficient knowledge of computer programs and experience working with web-based data bases. Take initiative, multi-task, possess good judgment, and work independently and as part of a team. Can exercise a wide degree of independent judgment, decision making and action. Are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, and protecting the rights and safety of older adults in Rhode Island. The individual hired to fill this position is being hired into an E-Verify site which contains Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075. Although the individual may not have direct access to FTI, the individual is required to have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

Requirements

• A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning and developing human resources programs.
• A thorough knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in the collection and organization of social and economic data used in human resources planning.
• The ability to plan and organize planning studies and surveys and administer programs to meet the needs of low income, disadvantaged or vulnerable groups or individuals.
• The ability to plan, organize, supervise and review the work of subordinate personnel.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with state, local and community organization officials and the general public.
• Graduation from a college of recognized standing with specialization in social work, public administration or a closely related field.
• Employment in a responsible position supervising programs serving low-income, disadvantaged or vulnerable population groups.
• Proficient knowledge of computer programs and experience working with web-based data bases.
• Ability to take initiative, multi-task, possess good judgment, and work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise a wide degree of independent judgment, decision making and action.

Nice To Haves

• Cross-trained in all programs within ERS, including: Intake, Screening, Self-Neglect, and Investigations with a specific focus on Intake and Screening.
• Commitment to community-informed decision making.
• Strong and effective communication skills.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, and protecting the rights and safety of older adults in Rhode Island.

Responsibilities

• To carry out extremely complex technical, analytical, evaluative, administrative and liaison work relative to the planning, development and implementation of human resources programs on a statewide basis.
• To assist agencies involved with serving the needs of minorities, low income or other disadvantaged or vulnerable groups, and to carry out programs or elements of programs serving the needs of low income or other disadvantaged groups or individuals.
• To plan, organize and supervise subordinate personnel in mobilizing human and economic resources to aid and assist deprived citizens in achieving their full social and economic potential.
• To direct and coordinate the activities of state, local and community organizations in stimulating an interest in developing the human resources of the state, and carry out a leadership role in these activities.
• To administer programs directed at meeting the needs of minorities, low income, or other disadvantaged or vulnerable population groups or individuals to enable them to achieve their full social and economic potential.
• To provide technical assistance to community action agencies and other organizations and groups in developing human resources programs.
• Perform duties and responsibilities of a specialized nature in the field of adult protective services and to work with a diverse population of older adults, families, and caregivers.
• Receive reports of alleged abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect from community members and elder care professionals via phone, web intake forms, and faxes.
• Effectively communicate with consumers and callers in efforts to garner the information necessary for appropriate referrals to ERS and in accordance with state law and divisional policies and procedures.
• Provide consumers and callers with the information necessary to seek services and resources when reports are outside the scope of ERS and to make direct referrals to other agencies / organizations when necessary.
• Receive and respond to reports of alleged abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or self-neglect of older adults.
• Determine the validity of reported allegations and make appropriate referrals for APS clients, families and/or caregivers to community services and resources.
• Perform field and site visits to APS clients to investigate the allegations of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and self - neglect.
• Work collaboratively with RI APS community partners including local law enforcement to relieve the risk to the older adult.
• Maintain accurate and timely case record keeping and documentation.
• Identify needs, resources, and services available to victims, families, and caregivers.
• Attend meetings and conferences related to RI APS.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality, professional protocols, and individual privacy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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/.
• Direct deposit for all employees.
• Public service with purpose and impact.

What This Job Offers

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