GOVERNMENT ANALYST I OPS - 60932410

Requisition No: 850810 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I OPS - 60932410

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 60932410 

Salary:  Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy. 

Posting Closing Date: 04/17/2025 

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CLASS TITLE: Family Safety Retention and Development Specialist OPS

THIS POSITION IS OPS.

This is a professional position supporting the local service centers in assessing and promoting a healthy and productive work culture while enhancing the Family Safety workforce’s ability to serve children and families as they conduct investigations of alleged abused, abandonment, neglect or exploitation of vulnerable children. The employee assigned to this unique position may have related duties such as providing analysis of employee retention, fostering work/life balance, ensuring a safe and positive working environment, supporting a healthy work culture, assisting in teaching effective communication skills, modeling positive relationship building and assisting in boosting morale.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

• Builds a supportive rapport with employees, management and stakeholders involved in serving children and families with allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation and/or maltreatment.
• Provides feedback and guidance in support of staff’s personal and professional growth and development.
• Conducts analysis of individual performance, management’s support, workplace culture, effectiveness of systems of care, and staff internal and external work relationships.
• Introduces techniques towards the mastery of time management, conflict resolution, life balance (to include the impact of and management of vicarious trauma), effective engagement of management, internal supports, and external resources.
• May provide detailed reports with recommendations regarding additional supports and resources needed to maximize the needs of our workforce towards professional development, proficiency and retention.
• Communicates regularly with Field Support Coordinators, Supervisors and Management Team with regards to observations, interventions and recommendations.
• Clearly articulates observations and feedback to management teams regarding behavioral trends and patterns, internal and external cultures, and barriers to maximizing job satisfaction and retention.
• Engages in regular consultation with peer specialists to determine baselines, needs and progress met.
• Continually assess challenges, barriers and the talent management of our workforce to ensure that we “have the right people on the bus and in the right seats.”
• To be a part of a progressive, motivating and innovative team that will positively influence job satisfaction and retention in the Central Region.
• Performs related work as required.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

• Understands and demonstrates the importance of building a healthy learning environment.
• General knowledge of theories and practiced in child protection.