Program Consultant Sr. #W0217

Title: Program Consultant Sr. #W0217

State Role Title: Program Admin. Specialist II

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $80,000/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 is currently seeking a Program Consultant Sr. This position will serve as a chief program policy expert for foster care services and will be responsible for providing leadership in the Foster Care Program by planning, managing, developing, interpreting, implementing, and evaluating program policies and procedures for permanency services in Virginia. Analyzes and interprets federal and state laws and regulations; develops appropriate regulations and policy; assesses program implementation. Coordinates all policy and program development with key stakeholders to ensure uniform statewide service delivery on behalf of children and families. Collaborates with state and local agencies to improve foster care services and comprehensive delivery of services for children and families.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of child welfare services, programs and policies, specifically in foster care.
• Knowledge of child development and family functioning.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret federal and state laws and regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to facilitate workgroups and policy committees and manage conflict and develop consensus.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage work.
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical data, program results, and trends.
• Skills to use personal computers, word processing and other software.

Key competencies:

Technical and Functional Expertise: understands the relationship between law, regulations and policy.

Understanding the Business: interprets and develops law, regulations and policy consistent with the Department's mission.

Results Focus: accomplishes assigned tasks within deadlines and accurately.

Customer Service: work reflects the input and needs of others.

Interpersonal Communication: able to write and converse professionally with stakeholders.

Team Work: works in collaboration with stakeholders.

Leadership: provides leadership on relevant tasks.

Personal Effectiveness: able to organize work tasks and request assistance when necessary. Identifies personal learning goals

Additional Considerations