Human Services Developer

DCY is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative professional to lead statewide implementation and oversight of extended foster care programs, including Bridges, AAC, and KGAP C21, supporting youth ages 18–21.

• Oversee statewide implementation of Bridges, AAC, and KGAP C21 programs.
• Interpret and apply federal/state laws, policies, and regulations (e.g., Foster Connections Act).
• Provide technical assistance and training to public and private service providers.
• Support program outcomes in safety, permanency, and well-being.
• Analyze legislation, litigation, and policy to establish statewide standards.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Collaborate with CCWIS staff to ensure system compliance with mandates.
• Respond to inquiries from clients, providers, officials, and the public.

• Manage grants and sub-grant agreements, including procurement and contract development.
• Track funding, approve purchase orders, and monitor expenditures.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and sub-grantees.
• Conduct cost projections and trend analyses for program budgets.

• Prepare reports and maintain program documentation.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Travel required; must have valid driver’s license or reliable transportation.

• Experience in child welfare or human services program administration.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state child welfare policies.
• Skills in data analysis, program evaluation, and contract management.

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment — At Hire, 6 months, 18 months, 30 months, 42 months, 54 months, 66 months, 78 months.

Pay Range — Step 1 through Step 8.

Hourly — $34.96, $36.65, $38.49, $40.32, $42.29, $44.39, $46.55, $48.90.

Annual — $72,717, $76,232, $80,059, $83,866, $87,963, $92,331, $96,824, $101,712.

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field; 36 months of experience in researching, developing or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy or comparable field; 12 months of training or 12 months of experience in research methodology, measurement & testing, analysis of variance & survey sampling;

6 months of training or 6 months of experience in use of computer hardware & software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing. Or completion of graduate course coursework in social or behavioral science, health services public administration, public policy management or comparable field; 24 months of experience in researching, developing or implementing policies related to social services, health services, public policy or comparable field;

6 months of training or 6 months of experience in use of computer hardware & software used for spreadsheets, statistical analysis, graphics presentation & word processing.

Or 24 months of experience as Human Services Specialist 2, 69452, with experience commensurate with duties to be assigned per posting of job opportunity (e.g., if assignment is in area of policy development for aid to dependent children, education, training &/or experience must have been in area of aid to dependent children).

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Human Services