Title: Program Manager Sr. #W5169 REPOST (In-Home Services)

State Role Title: Program Admin. Manager III

Hiring Range: $93,000 - $97,000/yr.

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of Social Services

Location: DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: www.dss.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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 (DFS) is currently seeking a Program Manager Sr. This position, which serves as the Program Manager Sr. for the In-Home Services Program, reports to the Division of Family Services Assistant Director for Protection, In-Home Services, State Hotline, and the Office of Family Violence programs. Responsibilities include planning, developing, implementing, budgeting, and managing program regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as analyzing data and managing the legislative process based on how state and federal legislation impacts the In-Home Services Program. The role also involves monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of services delivered through local departments of social services and federal and state funding grants. This position is responsible for managing the appropriate application and coordinated use of federal Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) funds, which aim to create a coordinated and integrated service system that strengthens families and communities. Additionally, this position manages state funds, negotiates and monitors contracts, and develops both short- and long-range plans to enhance In-Home services statewide. Collaboration with DFS programs, local departments of social services, VDSS divisions, and external community partners is crucial to ensure the well-being of children and families in Virginia. The position requires travel within and outside the state for presentations and conference attendance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated Child Protective and In-Home Services experience, to include leading and supervising at the local or state level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child welfare programs.
• Considerable knowledge of Title IV-B and Title IV-E funding.
• Documented experience utilizing technology and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis, fiscal management, federal and state laws and regulations associated with Child Welfare, primarily Child Protective Services and In-Home Services.
• Experience with primary, secondary and tertiary prevention services.
• Considerable experience in applying complex federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that govern compliance requirements related to child welfare programs, particularly In-Home Services programs.
• Considerable experience in interpreting complex federal and state laws and regulations related to child welfare funding including Title IV-E, IV-B, PSSF and CB-CAP laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of employees and with constituents.
• Ability to build and lead a team of diverse members to effectively plan and achieve desired results.
• Demonstrated ability to present materials and data to executive level stakeholders and decision makers utilizing project timelines, deliverables, and other data.

Additional Considerations

• Previous experience working with a Local Department of Social Services (LDSS) or Virginia Department of Social Services.
• Prior child welfare experience working with community partners.

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.

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

Frequent in-state, overnight travel may be required. Selected candidate(s) may be required to use their personal vehicle or state vehicle as available for business use.

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.