Part-Time Birth Father Registry Specialist #P0018

Title: Part-Time Birth Father Registry Specialist #P0018

State Role

Title:

Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $25.17 - $30.00/hr.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Social Services

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* Location:

** DSS HOME OFFICE

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

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.

This is an hourly/wage position and is not entitled to the Commonwealth of Virginia's state benefits package. This position is limited to no more than 1500 hours in a 12-month period and averages no more than 29 hours a week.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), Division of Family Services is currently seeking a part-time Birth Father Registry Specialist. This position is responsible for managing the Virginia Birth Father Registry database and publicizes the Virginia Birth Father Registry. Duties include responding to inquiries regarding the Birth Father Registry, performing searches of the registry, collecting and analyzing data, and providing information to the public regarding the registry.

The Birth Father Registry Specialist collaborates with internal and external partners on public media activities and attends events to promote awareness of the birth father registry. The position will also serve as the back-up for the Adoption Records Specialist.

• Working knowledge of child welfare services/programs to include adoptions.
• Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting data to measure outputs and outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience developing, preparing and editing correspondence, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing, generating and submitting monthly and quarterly statistical reports.
• Public speaking and marketing experience.
• Experience working with automated systems.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, multi-task, organize, prioritize and manage workload; attend to details.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies/procedures/guidelines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing with varied level of internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as a team members.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Understanding the Business
  - Interprets and develops laws, regulations and policy consistent with the Department's mission.
• Results Focus
  - Accurately accomplishes assigned tasks within deadlines.
• Customer Service
  - Work reflects the input and needs of others.
• Interpersonal…