Part-Time Birth Father Registry Specialist #P0018

Part-Time Birth Father Registry Specialist #P0018

Prog Admin Specialist II

$25.17 - $30.00/hr. Pay Band: 4

Department of Social Services

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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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Key competencies:

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 Communication - Able to write and converse professionally with stakeholders. Teamwork - Works in collaboration with stakeholders. Leadership - Provides leadership to relevant tasks. Personal Effectiveness - Demonstrates the ability to organize work tasks and request assistance when necessary. Technical and Functional Expertise - Understand the relationship between law, regulations, and policy.

Additional Considerations:

• Previous experience with maintaining a birth father registry or other confidential database/registry.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum 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.

This position may be approved to work onsite for two days per week and work remotely for three days per week. 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.

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management