State of Florida · 2 days ago
SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 60050490
Lakeland, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$36K/yr - $40K/yr
5+ years expThe State of Florida is seeking a Senior Human Services Program Specialist within the Children and Families agency. The role requires expertise in the Economic Self Sufficiency program and involves ensuring that policies and procedures are administered correctly while acting as a liaison between the State Program Office and Regional Operations staff.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Interprets, coordinates, and communicates program policies and procedures developed by the State Program Office to Operations staff on a continuing basis concerning the ESS programs
Develops, interprets, coordinates, and communicates program policies and procedures specific to the Region Operations staff on a continuing basis
Compiles statistical reports and prepares correspondence as requested
Receives and acts upon input from Operations staff on policy-related matters
Acts as a liaison identifying local needs and problems; analyzes and researches policy and procedures for recommended changes in cooperation with the State Program Office
Acts as liaison to other community agencies and serves as a spokesperson on program policy within the community
Provides professional assistance and consultation to all levels of Department of Children and Families staff to resolve problems arising in program eligibility, service provision and policy implementation
Provides technical assistance on FLORIDA and all data support system and reports
Develops program information, data reports and analysis of process and performance information on a regular basis for distribution to staff and the community regarding program objectives, policies, changes, etc
Assesses, plans, develops, organizes, schedules, and delivers in-service, community partner, and other training modules based on operational needs and requests within the Region
Performs other related duties
Qualification
Required
3 years experience as an ESS ll or higher with the Florida Department of Children and Families
2 years experience in Family Track programs
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication; office procedures and practices; basic arithmetic
Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner; speak clearly and correctly; listen effectively
Knowledge of the rules, requirements, and processes of the Family Track programs
Preferred
2 years experience as an ESS Supervisor or above with the Florida Department of Children and Families
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