SR HUMAN SERVICES POLICY & SYSTEMS SPECIALIST at State of careers Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

87244.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Policy analysis, Systems analysis, Technical research, Data organization, Program evaluation, Electronic file maintenance, Accounting, Auditing, Eligibility determination, Liaison, Operational studies, Procedural manual development, Personal computer operations

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Children, Youth, and Families Division Social/Human Services Salary $77,143.00 - $87,244.00 Job Profile JC-02710400-77 - Senior Human Services Policy & Systems Specialist (RIASSE L580 DHS DCYF BHDDH DOC) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours This position is a standard work week, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm. This position is located in the Division of Management and Budget. Restricted/Limited to leave of prior incumbent. Opening Date April 3, 2026 Closing Date April 12, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR102250 SR HUMAN SERVICES POLICY & SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (Open) Pay Grade C00A28 A Classification Senior Human Services Policy & Systems Specialist Class Definition GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform complex technical, analytical and evaluative analyses in connection with federal and state program policies, methods, procedures; to conduct organizational and operational studies of a complex nature in human service planning and system development on a statewide basis; to study, organize and maintain human service policies and procedures in an electronic file environment; and to do related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of a superior from whom work assignments and general instructions are received with latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative; work is usually reviewed upon completion for adherence to desired objectives and results obtained in accordance with accepted techniques of systems analysis. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As required, may supervise the work of technical and clerical assistants; reviews work in process and upon completion for conformance to instructions given and for accuracy. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: To perform responsible technical research work and analyses in connection with administrative policy, methods, systems of a complex nature and to make appropriate recommendations. To make independent studies and to perform independent research of the feasibility of proposed new programs, policies, procedures and systems. To develop detailed procedural or operational manuals in an electronic environment. To review, develop and refine organizational charts and forms as required with the aid of electronic tools. To review and refine policies and procedures for electronic file maintenance of human service program requirements. To do related work as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT: KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough working knowledge of the principles and practices of developing human service policies, regulations and systems; a working knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in the collection and organization of data used in human service policy and system design; the ability to make technical planning and system studies and make recommendations for change; a working knowledge of basic personal computer operations; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with federal, state, local and community organization officials as well as the general public; and related capacities and abilities. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing; and Experience: Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible technical position which has provided the opportunity to acquire and apply practical and theoretical knowledge of varied management functions and techniques to a variety of management problems in human services in order to achieve more effective operations; or employment in system development and design. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience. Supplemental Information Supplemental Information: Main functions of this position relate to the SSA representative payee program. The candidate will assist in processing SSA applications, complete representative payee applications and perform accounting, auditing and continuing eligibility work related to these functions. This position serves as liaison with local SSA Offices as well as various state and federal staff. Other related duties include accounting and revenue work related to additional federal and state programs. 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 specialist will perform complex technical and analytical research to develop and maintain human service policies, systems, and operational procedures. Additionally, they will manage the SSA representative payee program, including application processing, accounting, auditing, and continuing eligibility work.