ANALYST II

About the role

The Out of State Placement Policy Unit (OSPPU) is seeking an Analyst II to conduct activities associated with ensuring that foster care and probation youth are placed in foster care or adoptive families across state lines receive uninterrupted support services and adequate protection in compliance with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC).

Responsibilities

• Conduct activities associated with ensuring that foster care and probation youth are placed in foster care or adoptive families across state lines receive uninterrupted support services and adequate protection in compliance with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC).
• Under the direction of the Supervisor I, the Analyst I/II is responsible for policy related activities regarding the ICPC and review of program statements for out of state group homes to ensure they are following the Short Term Residential Treatment Program (STRTP) standards.
• Provide support to county child welfare and social services and probation staff, other states, advocacy groups, and other departmental and state agency staff.
• Ensure that foster care and probation youth are placed in foster care or adoptive families across state lines receive uninterrupted support services and adequate protection in compliance with the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC).

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-directed and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to effectively collaborate with a variety of entities including county child welfare and social services and probation staff, other states, advocacy groups, and other departmental and state agency staff.
• Previous experience in the delivery of training, policy development and preparation and adoption of regulations is desirable.
• Some travel is required.

Qualifications

Must have a bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of progressively responsible experience in a related field, OR a combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-directed and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to effectively collaborate with a variety of entities including county child welfare and social services and probation staff, other states, advocacy groups, and other departmental and state agency staff.
• Previous experience in the delivery of training, policy development and preparation and adoption of regulations is desirable.

Benefits

CDSS offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and a retirement plan.

Pay

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 per month.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule.