SNAP Regional Practice Consultant (Eastern Region) #W1448
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8 Norfolk, VA Norfolk, VA Full-time Full-time $74,000 - $84,000 a year $74,000 - $84,000 a year 7 days ago 7 days ago 7 days ago Title:
SNAP Regional Practice Consultant (Eastern Region) #W1448 State Role Title:
Program Administration Specialist II Hiring Range:
$74,000 - $84,000/yr.
Pay Band:
5 Agency:
Department of Social Services Location:
EASTERN REGIONAL & LICENSING Agency Website:
www.
dss.
virginia.
gov Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties 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 Division of Local Engagement and Support at the Virginia Department of Social Services Eastern Regional Office is currently seeking a SNAP Regional Practice Consultant.
This position is responsible for providing programmatic supervision, consultation, and support to Local Departments of Social Services to promote efficiency/accountability in program operations and enhance service delivery to customers in the region.
Provide feedback to the Program Manager and Regional Director on issues that pertain to specific local agency operations or have region wide/statewide implications.
Minimum Qualifications Considerable knowledge in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program area.
Ability to interpret and apply Federal and State policies and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, training, assistance, and support to local departments to ensure quality/efficiency/accountability in all program operations.
Demonstrated ability to develop/ deliver policy, procedural and automated systems training to individuals with varying levels of program knowledge.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to understand human behavior, as it relates to social/ economic concerns and casework principles/practices.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Occasional overnight travel required.
Competencies required include:
Influence Others - The ability to work with people of diverse styles and backgrounds, to gain trust and support of peers, and to find common ground and solve problems for the good of all.
Focus on Customer - The person who is effective in this competency embraces a customer focused mindset in all parts of engagement with internal and external customers.
He or she demonstrates concern for satisfying the expectations of customer and uses their understanding of customer needs as the basis for decision making and actions.
Manage the Work Process - The ability to figure out the processes and workflows necessary to get things done, develop a plan and organize people and activities to achieve the best results.
Build Relationships - The ability to work with people of diverse styles and backgrounds, to gain the trust and support of peers, and to find common ground and solve problems for the good of all.
Solve Problems - The ability to use logic, critical thinking, and analysis skills to identify and analyze problems in a systematic but timely manner, drawing correct and realistic conclusions based on data and information, and accurately assessing root causes before moving to solutions.
Lead Others - Through trust, empowerment, and teamwork, create an environment that supports diverse perspectives, fairness, dignity, compassion, and creativity.
The ability to work with and influence others to achieve common goals.
Additional Considerations Working knowledge in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program area.
Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or r sum is submitted successfully.
Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check.
A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration.
Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.
VDSS will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Selected candidate may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Frequent in-state, overnight travel may be required.
Selected candidate(s) may be required to use their personal vehicle or state vehicle as available for business use.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line Virginia Jobs (PageUp) employment site no later than 11:
55 p.
m.
on the closing date listed.
Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement.
The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.
VDSS does not provide sponsorship.
VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans.
As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.
If you have been affected by Policy 1.
30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must submit this document through the Virginia Jobs (PageUp) employment site when you apply.
Contact Information Name:
VDSS - Division of Human Resources Phone:
email protected Email:
email protected In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
8 Norfolk, VA Norfolk, VA Full-time Full-time $74,000 - $84,000 a year $74,000 - $84,000 a year 7 days ago 7 days ago 7 days ago Title:
SNAP Regional Practice Consultant (Eastern Region) #W1448 State Role Title:
Program Administration Specialist II Hiring Range:
$74,000 - $84,000/yr.
Pay Band:
5 Agency:
Department of Social Services Location:
EASTERN REGIONAL & LICENSING Agency Website:
www.
dss.
virginia.
gov Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties 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 Division of Local Engagement and Support at the Virginia Department of Social Services Eastern Regional Office is currently seeking a SNAP Regional Practice Consultant.
This position is responsible for providing programmatic supervision, consultation, and support to Local Departments of Social Services to promote efficiency/accountability in program operations and enhance service delivery to customers in the region.
Provide feedback to the Program Manager and Regional Director on issues that pertain to specific local agency operations or have region wide/statewide implications.
Minimum Qualifications Considerable knowledge in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program area.
Ability to interpret and apply Federal and State policies and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, training, assistance, and support to local departments to ensure quality/efficiency/accountability in all program operations.
Demonstrated ability to develop/ deliver policy, procedural and automated systems training to individuals with varying levels of program knowledge.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to understand human behavior, as it relates to social/ economic concerns and casework principles/practices.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Occasional overnight travel required.
Competencies required include:
Influence Others - The ability to work with people of diverse styles and backgrounds, to gain trust and support of peers, and to find common ground and solve problems for the good of all.
Focus on Customer - The person who is effective in this competency embraces a customer focused mindset in all parts of engagement with internal and external customers.
He or she demonstrates concern for satisfying the expectations of customer and uses their understanding of customer needs as the basis for decision making and actions.
Manage the Work Process - The ability to figure out the processes and workflows necessary to get things done, develop a plan and organize people and activities to achieve the best results.
Build Relationships - The ability to work with people of diverse styles and backgrounds, to gain the trust and support of peers, and to find common ground and solve problems for the good of all.
Solve Problems - The ability to use logic, critical thinking, and analysis skills to identify and analyze problems in a systematic but timely manner, drawing correct and realistic conclusions based on data and information, and accurately assessing root causes before moving to solutions.
Lead Others - Through trust, empowerment, and teamwork, create an environment that supports diverse perspectives, fairness, dignity, compassion, and creativity.
The ability to work with and influence others to achieve common goals.
Additional Considerations Working knowledge in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program area.
Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or r sum is submitted successfully.
Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background check.
A record of criminal history does not automatically bar an applicant from consideration.
Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.
VDSS will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
Selected candidate may be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Frequent in-state, overnight travel may be required.
Selected candidate(s) may be required to use their personal vehicle or state vehicle as available for business use.
To be considered for this position, you must submit a Commonwealth of Virginia application or resume through the on-line Virginia Jobs (PageUp) employment site no later than 11:
55 p.
m.
on the closing date listed.
Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and additional considerations as stated in the job announcement.
The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days of the closing date.
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.
VDSS does not provide sponsorship.
VDSS is an official certified state agency that values the service and experience of our Veterans.
As such, Veterans are encouraged to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni also are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants, if requested, during the application and/or interview process.
If you have been affected by Policy 1.
30 Layoff as a state employee and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Card (Blue Card), you must submit this document through the Virginia Jobs (PageUp) employment site when you apply.
Contact Information Name:
VDSS - Division of Human Resources Phone:
email protected Email:
email protected In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.
If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link:
Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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