Human Services Policy & System's Specialist

Position: HUMAN SERVICES POLICY & SYSTEM'S SPECIALIST
Department

Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Division

Social/Human Services

Salary

$65,836.00 - $76,598.00

Job Profile

JC-- Human Services Policy & Systems Specialist (RIASSE L580 DHS DCYF BHDDH DOC)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30am - 4:30pm

Standard 35.0

Restricted/Limited to leave of prior incumbent.

This position is located in the Division of Management and Budget.

Job

Requisition Number

JR103408 HUMAN SERVICES POLICY & SYSTEM'S SPECIALIST (Open)

Pay Grade

C00A24 A

Classification

Human Services Policy & Systems Specialist

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
To perform highly responsible technical, analytical, evaluative and liaison work for the planning and development of human service programs, policies and systems on a statewide basis; to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the supervision of a superior with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgement; work is usually reviewed upon completion for effectiveness and adherence to desired objectives and results obtained.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
As required may supervise the work of clerical personnel assigned to assist.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

* To perform highly responsible technical, analytical, evaluative and liaison work for the planning and development of human service programs.

* To assist in the planning, organizing and development of human service policy and systems in an electronic environment.

* To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in the collection and organization of social and economic data used in the planning and development of human services programs, policies and systems; the ability to make technical studies and surveys and to analyze and evaluate said data and make policy and system recommendations; the ability to understand and use electronic file maintenance in effective working relations with federal, state and community officials as well as the general public;

and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing; and

Experience:

Such as may have been gained through: employment in a responsible technical capacity in human service programs.

Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Duties:

Responsible for analyzing and rectifying systems discrepancies for Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Perform legal document collection and reviews which pertain to reimbursement under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. Responsible for various other reports related to Medicaid eligibility, managed care and revenue maximization. Assist in Medicaid eligibility processing work as coverage. Assist in special projects and other related duties.

Benefits

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Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.