Youth Services Supervisor/State Independent Living Coordinator #W1360

Title: Youth Services Supervisor/State Independent Living Coordinator #W1360

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $79,000 - $84,000/yr.

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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 (VDSS), Division of Family Services (DFS) is currently seeking a Youth Services Supervisor. This position manages and directs the development and implementation of Chafee/Independent Living and the Education and Training Voucher services for older youth currently and formally in Foster Care; provide oversight of these programs' policy development; review the development of relevant legislation and regulations; responsible for strategic and operation planning for program implementation, and overall program development and grant management. This position will also provide direct support to the local department of social services (LDSS).

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Experience in administration of human services, adult/child welfare services, and quality assurance activities.
• Knowledge of child welfare programs, specifically foster care, preferably with the older youth population.
• Results Focus: Develop and monitor outcomes and fiscal reports to insure that LDSS are appropriately and effectively utilizing allocations.
• Customer Service: Support LDSS best practice through analysis, interpretation and development program guidance and work processes.
• Leadership: Assist with unit work projects and develop ability to back-up Program Manager.
• Interpersonal Communication: Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing to a broad base of constituents.
• Personal Effectiveness: Ability to plan, prioritize, manage and complete work assignments within set timeframes.

Additional Considerations

• Previous experience working in a local Department of Social Services.
• Experience/knowledge of the National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) survey.
• Experience/knowledge in the use of Chafee Funding/Educational Training Vouchers.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be c