SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2
- DCFS - Family Programs Office (FPO) - Carson City
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$48,337.20 to
$71,806.32
PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Social Services Program Specialists perform administrative and professional work in conjunction with the administration of statewide public assistance, medical assistance, or social services programs.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others.
The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) is seeking a Social Services Program Specialist II (SSPSII) to be located in Carson City. The purpose of this position is to provide statewide continuous quality assurance and improvement as it relates to child welfare abuse and neglect cases. This position requires experience in child welfare as it relates to child abuse and neglect. It is an important position ensuring foundational knowledge in child abuse and neglect as it relates to the safety, permanency and well-being of children. The position will conduct reviews of professional social workers or case managers who have been trained in child welfare practice. A knowledge of federal and state laws as it relates to child abuse and neglect is desirable. The work responsibilities include statewide Continuous Quality Assurance/Improvement activities related to child abuse and neglect in welfare services cases, Statewide Policy development, Technical Assistance, Planning, Evaluation, Report Writing, and Collaboration with Child Welfare Agencies, and external Stakeholders. Field experience in Child Welfare as it relates to child abuse and neglect is required. The ability to collect, monitor and analyze child welfare data and the ability to write evaluative continuous quality assurance reports is desirable. Statewide Travel will be required with this position.
The Nevada DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS), together in partnership with families, communities and other governmental agencies, provides support and services to assist Nevada's children and families in reaching their full human potential. DCFS programs include child protective and welfare service delivery in rural Nevada and oversight of urban county-operated child protective and welfare services, children's mental/behavioral health treatment and residential services (outpatient and inpatient acute) in urban Nevada, and statewide juvenile justice services including state-operated youth training
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study pertinent to the program assignment and one year of professional experience providing social services to clients or program development and evaluation which required the application of regulations, laws, policies and procedures in making determinations; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study pertinent to the program assignment and one year of professional experience providing medical assistance programs services or healthcare services to clients or program compliance and evaluation which required the application of regulations, laws, policies and procedures in making determinations; OR one year of experience as a Social Services Program Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
