Human Services Program Specialist - CYFS

Description

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

*THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Early Learning & Development is announcing a Human Services Program Specialist position for the Infant Toddler Program. This position will support quality early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. This position will be located in our Central Office in Boise.

The position will be responsible for supporting program management in planning, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating the statewide early intervention service system, and will perform related work including project management, development of policy interpretation guidance, technical assistance, monitoring, and training. It will also be responsible for planning, facilitating, and conducting the Infant Toddler Coordinating Council, and supporting the Regional Early Childhood Committees. Incumbents will need good critical thinking, interpersonal, mediation and conflict resolution, technical writing, policy research and analysis, group facilitation, and problem-solving skills. 

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION 

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance - incredible rates!(full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Coordinates development and implementation of a statewide early intervention system with public and private groups.

• Develops program policies, implementation manuals and electronic manuals using federal laws and Idaho State Statutes.
• Develops program proposals and monitors procedures. - Manages and implements state level projects.
• Prepares requests for proposals, reviews, and selects applicants, and develops and negotiates contracts.
• Speaks before groups and works with individuals on behalf of the Infant Toddler Program and Coordinating Council.
• In conjunction with Council officers, plans, facilitates, and conducts Infant Toddler Coordinating Council meetings.
• Works with local Infant Toddler Program staff representatives to support the Regional Early Childhood Committees.
• Cultivates, develops, and maintains positive relationships with a wide variety of agencies and community members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Considerable knowledge of social, psychological, or rehabilitative services, principles and methods. Typically gained by a Masters (or higher) degree in a behavioral/social science, social work, psychology, psychosocial rehabilitation or closely related field, OR a bachelor's degree in a behavioral/social science, social work, psychology, psychosocial rehabilitation AND 1 year relevant experience or closely related field OR State licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418 OR 4 - 5 years’ experience directly related to subject area OR combination of coursework and experience that represents the knowledge level above.
• Experience working with public social/rehabilitative service delivery systems. Typically gained by at least one year of professional experience working with more than one element of integrated services. These systems include integration of services with United Way, private/public sector agencies, courts, law enforcement, corrections, vocational rehabilitation, schools, universities and other consultation and assistance services/programs.
• Experience planning, implementing and overseeing a community-based social/rehabilitative service program to include community organization. Typically gained by leadership experience participating in a community effort to plan, implement and oversee a social/rehabilitative service program.

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EMAIL: [email protected] 
PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.