Salary : $59,571.20 – $89,336.00 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27M00000480
Department: Social Services
Opening Date: 08/27/2023
Closing Date: 9/10/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The City of Richmond Department of Social Services’ Office of Children’s Services Act (CSA) is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of FAPT Coordinator/Human Services Analyst to monitor and administer the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) organization, duties, functions, responsibilities and day-to-day operations. This position plans, organizes and implements the interagency FAPT process, function, policies in collaboration with all participating agencies and their related policies. This position reports progress and major activities to executive level administrators through reports and conferences.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Provides direction, leadership and coordination of the FAPT members and process.
- Creates and prepares documentation.
- Prepares and develops correspondence, reports, manuals and other various documents.
- Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness as it relates to the Comprehensive Services provider services and FAPT services.
- Carries out FAPT fiduciary responsibilities and performs fiscal tasks.
- Facilitates training to staff of various organizations for relevant programs.
- Implements policies and procedures for the organization.
- Performs seminar presentation to stakeholder groups.
- Coordinates with intra-agency and inter-agency contacts to strengthen participation in the delivery of services, outreach and educational activities.
**City of Richmond Department of Social Services employees who work in this position may be required to work during inclement weather and declared emergencies.**
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
Considerable knowledge in Human services programs such as public assistance programs, policies, procedures, and regulations; youth welfare programs, programs for the elderly, maternal child health; prenatal and childbirth education; life course development; and awareness of family law; Community relations and organizing and familiarity using case management and reporting, databases, systems, etc.
Demonstrated skills in program planning and evaluation; data collection and management; public speaking and presentations; oral and written communication; business, technical, and report writing; and interpersonal communication and active listening as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisors, and customers to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, including hard to serve and low income communities to generate trust and cooperation; identify funding to address community service needs and which organizations require said funding; manage time effectively and think critically.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, or a related field
- Two years of related experience in the field of human services
- Experience facilitating workshops and presenting information in front of a diverse group of individuals in various settings
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in a human services field related to social work, psychology, sociology or similar type of study
- At least two (2) years of experience working with the CSA population in the private provider system for children’s services and/or in CSA related work such as utilization management, FAPT process, or other work related to the CSA
- Experience in coordinating the work of others either as a supervisor or a team leadership role.
- Experience and detailed working knowledge of federal funding streams to include Medicaid, IV-E, Social Security as well as the CSA funding pools
- Experience in a clinical setting and role and two years of related experience, with at least one year serving on a FAPT team or similar multi-disciplinary team.
- Experience in researching and using state and federal manuals such as foster care, IV-E, adoption, Medicaid, State Code of Virginia and other similar types of regulatory resources.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
- Complete and pass background checks
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an “Employer of Choice” among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an “Employer of Choice”.
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran’s widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
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5-point veteran’s must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 – 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
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Employees in this job classification are designated ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL and must be available to report to work during disasters, inclement weather, and other declared emergencies. Are you available and willing to work under these conditions?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a current and valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High school diploma/GED
- Some college
- Associate’s degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree or higher
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Indicate the software applications in which you have advance proficiency. Select all that apply.
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- HARMONY
- Doxy or other virtual meetings platforms
- None of the above
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Which best describes your years of experience working directly with children and families served by the Children’s Services Act?
- Less than 2 years of experience
- 2 to 3 years of experience
- 4 to 5 years of experience
- 6 or more years of experience
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Which best describes your years of experience as a member of a FAPT team for one or more localities?
- Less than 2 years of experience
- 2 to 3 years of experience
- 4 to 5 years of experience
- 6 or more years of experience
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Which best describes your years of experience as a clinician or working in a clinical setting?
- Less than 2 years of experience
- 2 to 3 years of experience
- 4 to 5 years of experience
- 6 or more years of experience
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Which best describes your years of experience that is not in a clinical role or directly serving as a FAPT member such as serving on a different multi-disciplinary team, social worker, case management or similar types of work?
- Less than 2 years of experience
- 2 to 3 years of experience
- 4 to 5 years of experience
- 6 or more years of experience
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Indicate the federal or state regulatory agencies in which you have experience in using for research as it pertains children’s services. Select all that apply.
- Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS)
- Virginia Department of Social Services Division of Foster Care & Adoption
- Children’s Services Act (CSA)
- Department of Behavioral Health & Development Services DBHS)
- Code of Virginia
- None of the above
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Describe any experience and the length of time in that position where you have supervised others’ work or served as a leader or chairperson of a team.
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Explain why you think you are the most qualified candidate for this position.
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