Social Services Program Specialist

Posting number: BSS27OPP002

Department: Human Services

Division: Bureau for Social Services - Central Office

Job classification: Social Services Program Specialist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Social Services, Human Services, Project Management, Grants Administration, Community and Social Services, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

Under general supervision, the Social Services Program Specialist performs work at the full-performance level in the Office of Policy and Programs, Division of Children and Adult Services, Policy Unit of the Bureau for Social Services. This position leads all homeless services policy development and maintenance and serves as the primary contact for Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) funds. The incumbent provides administrative oversight for domestic violence and homeless programs, acting as the Bureau for Social Services’ key liaison. This position will coordinate and obtain information related to federal reporting, analyzing and monitoring data, developing reports, and implementing department plans as they relate to these programs.

This position is further responsible for data analysis, case reviews, writing reports, onsite monitoring, and technical assistance. This position is responsible for programmatic grant oversight for statewide programs including domestic violence and homeless services providers. This position ensures that all state and federal reporting for those grant funded entities occurs within the required time frames. This role supports the development of grants and contracts for statewide programs. This position represents the bureau on multiple associated workgroups and committees. 

For the implementation and oversight of the FVPSA, the incumbent of this position will assist with monitoring the requirements associated, including but not limited to noncompliance, assisting in related research and recommendations for improvement in oversight and expansion of services, and assisting in the development of processes on monitoring FVPSA-related services when they are implemented.

The incumbent will partner with the relative organizations of the programs to provide technical support and monitoring for providers. This will include performing site visits/reviews of the providers, including Domestic Violence and Homeless.

Applicants must possess a valid WV driver’s license, and reliable transportation. Applicants also must have strong communication skills, both oral and written, and maintain detailed records and extensive documentation. Frequent travel may be required. Successful completion of a background check is required for employment.

Demonstrated experience in Child Welfare, Adult Services, Domestic Violence, or Homeless Services is preferred.

Posting Number BSS27OPP002

Counties of work: Statewide

Position Number: 0511P02409

Examples of duties

• Performs in a general role and ensures comprehensive, programmatic  management of social services grants including but not limited to Domestic Violence programs, Homeless Services, and grants associated with them. 

• Acts as liaison to facilitate problem resolution and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, laws, policies, and procedures governing the program or operational area.

• Primary responsibility for developing standards for social services grants and programs and for monitoring and evaluating operations. Ensures effective delivery of services, compliance with regulations, and the achievement of targeted outcomes. 

• Performs work in the field of social services to plan, develop, implement, monitor, evaluate, and manage grants, contracts, programs, and positions that address the needs of individuals and families. This involves strategic planning, coordination, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the overall impact of programs. 

• The position is responsible for writing and reviewing grant applications, monitoring grant agreements, developing programmatic reports, and ensuring compliance with program instructions for both incoming and sub-awarded grants and contracts.

• The position is responsible for providing education and training to grantees, agencies, and staff.