Programs Field Representative I

About the role

This position regularly conducts on-site reviews of local records, files and other documents; personally observes work activities of local staff to determine quality and quantity of work performed; and analyzes and evaluates both administrative program plans and operations on an on-going basis. This position also prepares written reports and recommendations regarding the general status and progress of each local program for which responsible; presents findings about relevant problems or issues to the state office, as directed; and conducts studies and investigations of unusual occurrences or special projects within the assigned program area.

Responsibilities

• Conducts on-site reviews of local records, files and other documents
• Personally observes work activities of local staff to determine quality and quantity of work performed
• Analyzes and evaluates both administrative program plans and operations on an ongoing basis
• Prepares written reports and recommendations regarding the general status and progress of each local program for which responsible
• Presents findings about relevant problems or issues to the state office, as directed
• Counsels and trains local staff
• Conducts studies and investigations of unusual occurrences or special projects within the assigned program area

Requirements

• Master’s degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of additional qualifying experience for each year of the required education
• Willingness and ability to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and three years of professional experience in social work, child support, adult protective services, child welfare, early childhood development and education, guidance and counseling, nursing, intellectual disability, probation and parole, public administration, community-based prevention and diversionary youth services programs, juvenile justice, rehabilitation counseling, vocational evaluation or vocational rehabilitation
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of additional qualifying experience for each year of the required education

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums
• Comprehensive health insurance options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
• Retail savings with employer matching
• Longevity bonuses and CEU training opportunities

Pay

$55,000.00yr / $26.442307hr

Schedule

Full time