ANALYST II

Job Code #: JC-534565

Position #(s): -912

Working Title: Permanency Navigator Specialist

Classification: ANALYST II

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Humboldt County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities.

The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive.

The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families. The mission of the Adoption Services Branch (ASB) is to ensure that every child grows up in a permanent family that will give them the best chance of becoming a happy, fulfilled and productive adult.

Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging.

We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS.

We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services.

We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life.

We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved.

We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability.

The Adoption Services Branch (ASB) seeks a highly motivated, creative, and resourceful person to develop, implement and coordinate Post Permanency Services including the Post Permanency Navigator Program. Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse audiences is important. Do you want to be a part of an exciting new step in ensuring children and their adopted or guardian families have access to the supports and services they need?

Then this may be the position for you!

This is a 12-month limited term position and may be extended to a maximum of 24-months and/or may become permanent based on operational needs.

The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Please Note:

A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents (i.e., application, resume, or transcripts) you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include but is not limited to:
Social Security Number (SSN), birthday and/or age, photos, student/other r, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, exam results, LEAP status, and marital status. Confidential information submitted via a Cal Career Account (electronic application) is automatically redacted upon submission.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to be submitted with the application detailing your interest in CDSS and how your education and experience would make you a good fit for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two pages in length, can be either single or double spaced, and completed using size 12 arial font.

Please describe your professional experience working with families who have achieved permanency through adoption or guardianship. In your response, detail a specific instance where you identified a family's…