Strategic Consultant #W5484; Office of Family Well

Strategic Consultant #W5484 (Office of Family Well-Being)

Program Admin Specialist III

$91,000 - $101,000/yr.

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Department of Social Services

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www.dss.virginia.gov

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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.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDSS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching
- Employee Benefits.

The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), Office of Family Well-Being is currently seeking a Strategic Consultant. This position reports directly to the Director of the Office of Family Well-Being and works collaboratively with agency leaders, state and local departments of social services, community partners, healthcare partners, and other public and private sector stakeholders to advance the Department’s statewide prevention goals.

The Strategic Consultant position provides statewide leadership and technical expertise in the implementation, evaluation, performance management, and continuous improvement of prevention strategies designed to strengthen families and safely prevent children's entry into foster care.

The position leads complex, multi-faceted projects and initiatives that apply principles of implementation science, prevention science, public health, population health, data analytics, and continuous quality improvement to strengthen Virginia’s prevention system.

The position is responsible for translating evidence, data, and community-informed perspectives into actionable strategies that improve implementation, expand access to evidence-based prevention services, address disparities and service gaps, and advance measurable improvements in child and family well-being.

The role is responsible for developing and managing statewide data, performance measurement, implementation, and systems improvement strategies that inform policy, resource allocation, program design, and operational decision-making. The position independently leads cross-divisional and cross-sector projects; establishes performance and implementation frameworks; evaluates system and program effectiveness; identifies implementation barriers and opportunities; and develops recommendations for agency leadership and partners.

Key responsibilities include leading complex projects and…