SOCIAL SERVICE ANALYST at State of careers Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Sep, 26

Salary

91428.0

Posted On

06 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Casework, Case Plan Review, Quality Assurance, Case Management, Report Writing, Conflict Resolution, Regulatory Compliance, Consultation, Statistical Data Maintenance, Child Welfare Planning

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Children, Youth, and Families Division Social/Human Services Salary $81,704.00 - $91,428.00 Job Profile JC-02822100-77DCYF - Social Service Analyst (RIASSE L580 DCYF) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:00pm. Standard 35.0 This position is located in the Division of Performance Improvement. Job Requisition Number JR103125 SOCIAL SERVICE ANALYST (Open) Pay Grade C0AA27 A Classification Social Service Analyst Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Department for Children and Their Families, to review and assess case plans and case records of direct care staff by conducting case plan review meetings involving all parties involved in the case; to serve as an independent neutral party and provide written comments as to the feasibility of identified goals, objectives and time frames; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a supervisor from whom work assignments are received; work is reviewed in process and upon completion for conformance to departmental policy and procedure, federal and state regulations, and professional standards of performance. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none. As required, may supervise the work of clerical employees assigned to assist. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Within the Department for Children and Their Families, to review and assess case plans and care records of direct care staff by conducting case plan review meetings involving all parties involved in the case; to service as an independent neutral party and provide written comments as to the feasibility of identified goals, objectives and time frames. To review individual case plans and case records for progress on implementation and adherence to specific goals and objectives. To ensure the case plans are consistent with departmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives. To chair case plan review meetings as a neutral party. To provide objective and independent consultation to conference participants. To make recommendations for areas of suggested modifications and improvements on case plans. As appropriate, to maintain statistical data relative to service deficiency in order to facilitate plans of generic corrective action. To provide appropriate written follow-up on case plans. To do related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of social casework principles, practices, and techniques; a thorough knowledge of the Department for Children and Their Families and its programs, objectives, policies, procedures, resources and capabilities; a working knowledge of the provisions of federal and state laws relating to the provision of services to children to ensure their protection and permanent planning; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with social service staff and clients; the ability to evaluate the elements of social study, the needs of the individual child and his/her family and their motivation, and to make reports regarding that evaluation; the ability to perform as neutral reviewer and to chair the formal review process; the ability to prepare clear and concise written reports; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from an accredited school of higher learning, possessing a Master’s Degree in Social Work or one of the behavioral sciences; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable experience as a social worker in a public or private agency dealing with the provision of services and planning for children, youth , and their families. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Supplemental Information Supplemental: The Social Service Analyst will also be utilized as a qualitative reviewer and/or conduct quality assurance for the Department’s internal Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) case reviews. Prior experience conducting case reviews using the Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) Onsite Review Instrument (OSRI) is preferred. The Social Service Analyst may also be utilized to conduct specific qualitative case reviews at the discretion of the director or his/her designee. Benefits 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. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

The role involves reviewing and assessing case plans and records for direct care staff while serving as a neutral party in review meetings. The analyst provides objective consultation and recommendations to improve goals and objectives for children and families.