Title: Contract Administrator (SDV Prevention Fund) #RE048

State Role Title: Program Admin. Specialist II

Hiring Range: $75,190 - $83,290/yr. (commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a full-time, restricted position funded by the Virginia General Assembly. The funding will expire on 6/30/2026; continuation beyond that date is contingent on the availability of the Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention Fund.

At the Virginia Department of Social Services, we put people at the center of everything we do. We believe that every Virginian can live a life of dignity and that all voices, ideas and experiences contribute greatly to our pursuit of excellence. Inspired by continuous improvement, we commit ourselves to listening, learning and cultivating environments of trust, respect and positive engagement. Together, we are mission-driven, eager to achieve, and passionate about bringing the best of who we are to those we serve.

We design and deliver high-quality human services that help Virginians achieve safety, independence and overall well-being. We are a $2 billion agency – one of the largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia – partnering with 120 local departments of social services and 31 community action agencies, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children, adults, and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside 1,650 (state) and 12,200 (local) human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia’s most vulnerable citizens have easy access to the services and benefits available to them.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching – Employee Benefits.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), Division of Family Services, Office of Family Violence (OFV) is currently seeking a Contract Administrator for our Sexual and Domestic Violence (SDV) Prevention Fund. This is a full-time, restricted position funded by the Virginia General Assembly. The funding will expire on 6/30/2026; continuation beyond that date is contingent on the availability of the Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention Fund.

This position is responsible for supporting local public and non-profit organizations in their provision of sexual and domestic violence primary prevention initiatives with dedicated prevention funds. Working in the Division of Family Services and within VDSS procurement practices, the Contract Administrator administers the Sexual and Domestic Violence (SDV) Prevention Fund, a non-reverting Special Fund included in the Virginia State Budget. The position also monitors the financial and programmatic progress of contracts, provides technical assistance to subgrantee agencies, and works with internal and external partners to prevent domestic violence in Virginia. The position will provide direct support to the Director of the Office of Family Violence and the local organizations providing domestic and sexual violence prevention services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional experience in the fields of domestic violence and sexual violence primary prevention.
• Contract administration experience and/or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of grant programs, monitoring and evaluation procedures.
• Experience with and/or understanding of child welfare program guidance and practices.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of non-profit management.
• Experience interpreting and applying state laws and regulations.
• Ability and skills to provide consultation and technical assistance to sub-recipients regarding budget and invoice concerns.
• Ability to work jointly on projects within the OFV and to develop and provide training.
• Ability to initiate discussions and communicate ideas and opinions in writing and verbally.
  Skills required to develop and maintain relationships within OFV, VDSS and among statewide partners.
• Ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage work and to work on multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of racial disparities and disproportionality.

Additional Considerations

• Demonstrated experience providing consultation and technical assistance to stakeholders.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check. A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

VDSS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Teleworking policy on a case-by-case basis.

Selected candidate may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line “Virginia Jobs” (PageUp) employment site no later than 11:55 p.m. on the closing date listed. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

VDSS does not provide sponsorship.

VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans. As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.

If you have been affected by Policy 1.30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must submit this document through the “Virginia Jobs” (PageUp) employment site when you apply.

Contact Information

Name: VDSS - Division of Human Resources

Phone: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov

Email: dssrecruitment@dss.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.