HUMAN SERVICES POLICY AND SYSTEMS SPECIALIST II

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform highly responsible and advanced technical, analytical, evaluative, and liaison work for the planning and development of human service programs, policies, and systems on a statewide basis; to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of a superior with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgment; work is usually reviewed upon completion for effectiveness and adherence to desired objectives and results obtained.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, may supervise the work of clerical personnel assigned. Assist a supervisor in acclimating new employees to the job duties, managing unit assignments and completion of work; provide mentorship for new staff as needed, and review cases of Human Services Policy and Systems Specialists.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

To perform highly responsible and advanced technical, analytical, evaluative, and liaison work for the planning and development of human service programs, policies, and systems on a statewide basis.

To develop detailed procedural or operational manuals in an electronic environment.

To assist in the planning, organizing and development of human service policy and systems in an electronic environment.

To conduct independent research regarding the feasibility of proposed new programs, policies, procedures, and systems, to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, as required.

To do related work as required.

Required Qualifications For Appointment

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in the collection and organization of social and economic data used in the planning and development of child care programs, policies and systems; the ability to make technical studies and surveys and to analyze and evaluate said data and make policy and system recommendations; the ability to understand and use electronic file maintenance ineffective working relations with federal, state and community officials as well as the general public; and related capacities and abilities.

Education And Experience

Education: Graduation from a college of recognized; and

Experience: Employment in a responsible technical capacity in human service programs with experience in in the childcare field.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental

The HPSS II role will be responsible for supporting the work of the HPSS staff as well as administrative and clerical staff within the Office of Child Care Licensing unit. This position requires travel throughout the state. Applicants should have a solid understanding of both Family Child Care Home and Child Care Center and School Age Program regulations.

Primary duties include

Support the implementation, monitoring and managing of licensing related data collected in the Rhode Island Starts Early System (RISES) which houses the child care workforce registry, licensing system of record, child care case management and child care consumer website

Support the onboarding of new staff to the role of Human Services Policy and System Specialists.

Complete various types of child care monitoring visits as assigned including but not limited to probationary, provisional, complaint and renewal visits.

Assist Administrative staff in the development and documentation of standard operating procedures within the Office of Child Care Licensing

Ability to gather and analyze data related to child care licensing to support the unit in making data informed decisions. This includes an understanding of current national best practice standards related to monitoring health and safety within all child care provider types.

Other duties as assigned.

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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Are you currently employed as a Human Services Policy and Systems Specialist II with the State of Rhode Island as a member of RIASSE Local 580? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.

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• No
  

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Are you a state employee who is a member of RIASSE Local 580? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)

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• No
  

Required Question

Employer State of Rhode Island

Address One Capitol Hill

Providence, Rhode Island, 02908

Website http://www.apply.ri.gov